Launched in May 2023, the impact speaks volumes: Grow London Global has helped more than 700 of the UK’s most innovative tech companies spanning fintech and cyber, enterprise and deep tech, creative industries, life sciences and green innovation. With our support, these companies have achieved international business wins worth more than £377m, with 51% of non-exporting companies beginning to export by the end of the programme.
Our impact so far:
companies supported through trade visits
of graduated companies increased export revenue
global trade missions delivered
of companies state they wouldn't receive better quality support elsewhere
Grow London Global's impressive alumni includes:
Programme impact on the capital's economy
Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered across all 33 boroughs, the programme supports companies ranging from first-time exporters to high-growth companies.
But the impact goes beyond individual success stories. It’s delivering long-term value for London through new jobs, stronger businesses and a more resilient economy.
Programme impact at a glance
return to the London economy for every £1 of public spending
improved their international trade knowledge
overcame a blocker to international growth
of non-exporters were exporting by the end of the programme
Contributing to business growth in London
Business help that is driving growth and delivering value.
Grow London Global generates significant value for the capital, returning £20 in Gross Value Added (GVA) for every £1 of public investment. That means more jobs, more exports and stronger businesses contributing directly to London's business growth and economy.
But it’s not just about return on investment. The programme helps build a more inclusive and resilient economy by:
- Creating skilled jobs through international trade and innovation.
- Supporting underrepresented founders with targeted outreach.
- Supporting businesses across 33 boroughs, not just central London.
- Helping London companies increase their global connections and become more sustainable and future-ready.
Gross Value Added (GVA) is a measure of how much value businesses contribute to the economy through growth, productivity, international trade and employment.
It’s one of the clearest indicators of long-term economic impact, and Grow London Global is delivering it.
Discover how companies boosted their international growth with the Grow London Global programme
Thanks to the invaluable inspiration and business opportunities provided by Grow London Global’s remarkable programme and events, Emotech has experienced rapid growth in its AI technology development and business endeavours, both in the UK and internationally.Emotech
London & Partners first helped us expand to New York. We achieved triple digit revenue and 9,000% growth in our user base as a result. We knew LA was the next city to expand to and we're thrilled London & Partners are helping us once again!Audiomob
The programme was really excellent at the beginning of our journey because we were trying to open up into a new market and acquire new customers. We went on a delegation where we landed our first big banking customer in India, thanks to the exact intervention by Grow London Global.CreditEnable
As we established ourselves as a UK business, we were lucky enough to take part in the Grow London Global accelerator, equipping us for our US expansion, thanks to our friends at London & Partners.Klimato
The Grow London Global programme has been an invaluable experience for our company. The trade missions were highly effective and well-organised. The insights provided opened new opportunities for collaboration and helped us to connect with key industry players, paving the way for sustained success. We highly recommend the Grow London Programme to any business looking to scale in the international market.Renew Risk
