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Tech companies in the UK & Ireland — and in London in particular — attract more capital than any other European nation. The region has cemented itself as a European tech leader, but how is it maintaining its lead, and which challengers are catching up to it?
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To emulate this, European nations must support founders with policies that attract world-class talent, capital, and key ecosystem players. By prioritising these elements, other European regions can develop fertile environments for startups to scale, fostering growth across the continent.
Glen Waters
Head of Early Stage Banking, HSBC Innovation Banking UK
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