London reclaims top European tech spot from Paris, Dealroom says
London tech companies raised $17.7 billion last year as the city regained Europe’s top spot and remained home to 138 unicorns, Dealroom said.
- On Thursday, May 28, 2026, London reclaimed its position as Europe's leading technology center, overtaking Paris according to Dealroom's Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2026.
- London's return to the top was driven by stronger venture capital investment and continued "unicorn" creation, with tech companies raising $17.7 billion last year.
- The Global Tech Ecosystem Index tracks startup ecosystems in 325 cities across 77 countries, placing London fourth globally behind the Bay Area, New York, and Boston.
- European cities account for 10 of the top 20 densest AI ecosystems globally, while 45 European cities feature in the global top 100 for density, ahead of North America's 40.
- Dealroom CEO Yoram Wijngaarde said, "The rankings reflect Europe's distinctive innovation model," built around research institutions and technical talent rather than scale alone.
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London reclaims top European tech spot from Paris, Dealroom says
London has reclaimed its position as Europe's leading technology centre, overtaking Paris thanks to increased investment in artificial intelligence and deep tech innovation, according to Dealroom's Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2026.
"The city continues to attract global investment and is a cradle for companies of international significance in the fields of artificial intelligence, financial technology and biotechnology."
London reclaims top spot as Europe’s leading tech ecosystem
London has overtaken Paris and reclaimed its position as Europe’s leading tech ecosystem, according to the latest Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index London has overtaken Paris and reclaimed its position as Europe’s leading tech ecosystem, according to in the latest Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2026.
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