UK start-ups consider switch to US as funding falls to post-pandemic low

UK start-ups consider switch to US as funding falls to post-pandemic low

Leading British tech groups explore moving headquarters in effort to tap deep-pocketed American investors

Sustainable startups that make it and why

If you’re a startup founder in the UK, you probably over-index in hard work, determination, and resilience. Data from Statista shows that over 90% of startups in the UK fail in their first year. And only 39% of startups launched between 2019 and 2022 are still in business.

Dealroom: UK-based startups raised £16.2B in 2024, the lowest amount since 2020, as several consider moving their headquarters to the US in search of capital

Financial Times: Dealroom: UK-based startups raised £16.2B in 2024, the lowest amount since 2020, as several consider moving their headquarters to the US in search of capital  —  Leading British tech groups explore moving headquarters in effort to tap deep-pocketed American investors

When I read Draghi's report in the autumn, I was pleasantly surprised that it recommended, among other things, sending private capital to European tech start-ups. In it, Draghi described European reality as it is and even suggested concrete solutions. Then, in January, Donald Trump took over as president of the United States.

Beyond Borders: How Legal Strategy Shapes the Success Trajectory of Tech Startups

Editor’s Note: Startups today are born global—but the choice of where to incorporate remains deeply strategic. This article examines how countries like Estonia, Singapore, Israel, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States are transforming legal infrastructure into growth engines for innovation. From tax incentives and visa pathways to digital governance and regulatory foresight, these jurisdictions are not simply hosting startup…