London's businesses accounted for over half of UK funding rounds in 2024, yet faced a 29.1% decline in activity by Q3, indicating a cooling investment climate.
Ifty Nasir noted, 'We are at a critical juncture in the global investment landscape. As funding struggles to regain momentum following broader market uncertainties, investors...have become more selective, leading to many sectors observing a downward trend in funding, with early-stage funding hardest hit.'
The report highlighted that while London led with 1,230 funding rounds, other cities like Manchester and Edinburgh saw substantially lower numbers, emphasizing London’s dominance despite the overall decline.
Liverpool stood out among top cities by reporting a 70.6% increase in funding rounds compared to last year, even as other major cities faced declines.
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