UK VC funding surges by 38% YoY to $4 billion in Q1 2025, finds GlobalData - GlobalData

UK venture capital funding surges despite volume fall - portfolio institutional

Venture capital funding in the UK jumped by almost 40% in the first quarter, despite there being fewer deals, according to analytics specialist Global Data. The market reached $4bn (£2.9bn) during the period, but dealflow was 13% lower than in the opening three months of 2024, which points towards a trend for larger deals. The decline in volume is in line with the global trend, said Aurojyoti Bose, Global Data’s lead analyst. “However, the growt…

UK VC funding surges by 38% YoY to $4 billion in Q1 2025, finds GlobalData - GlobalData

The venture capital (VC) funding landscape in the UK has witnessed mixed activity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reflecting both resilience and challenges amid a shift in the global economic environment. While the UK remains a significant player in the global VC arena, recent trends indicate a decline in deal volume. However, there was a notable increase in deal value, suggesting a strategic pivot towards larger, more impactful investments. …