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Unlock London's tech power with London & Partners
Join us at London Tech Week (9-13 June 2025, Olympia London) and discover how we help tech businesses – big and small – start, scale and succeed in the world's most dynamic tech hub.
As London’s growth agency, we connect founders, startups and global tech leaders with the insights, networks and opportunities they need to thrive. Whether you're a startup or a global giant, we’ve got the tools, expertise and connections to fuel your ambitions.
Through Grow London, we offer:• Game-changing programmes for startups and scaleups.
• Expert guidance to expand globally.
• Our exclusive Innovation Fellowship to supercharge your growth.
For international companies, our Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) team provides free, bespoke support to help businesses set up and scale in London – offering expert advice on everything from market entry to talent, office space, and investment.
At London Tech Week, the world’s brightest tech minds unite to spark innovation and fast-track your success. This is your moment to plug into London’s thriving ecosystem. Let’s make it happen.
Top 10 reasons to plug into London
1. A fully charged ecosystem
London leads in eight out of 10 categories in fDi Intelligence’s Major European Cities of the Future 2025 ranking, including economic potential, connectivity, human capital and lifestyle.[1]
2. Feel connected
Six international airports connect to 384 cities and direct high-speed trains to Europe.[2]
3. An abundance of talent
London is home to more software developers than any other European city, providing access to a highly skilled tech talent pool.[3]
4. An extensive customer base
Third highest ecommerce spend per capita in Europe. Online retail sales reached £60bn in 2024 in the UK.[4]
5. Advanced research and development
Tax incentives for innovations. SMEs get enhanced deduction of 186% of qualifying R&D expenditure.[5]
6. Fast track your success
London is the launch pad for the next generation of tech, from green finance to impact technology.
7. An AI hotspot
London’s AI-related companies raised $3.6bn in investment in 2024.[6]
8. A powered up investment pool
London startups collectively raised more than $10.5bn in venture capital investment in 2024. This signals a continuation in the return to consistent pre-pandemic levels of venture capital.[7]
9. Immense growth opportunity
Key sectors have shown resilience and have large growth potential, including cybersecurity, sustainable technology and healthtech.
10. Quality of life
London has 3,500-plus pubs, 857 art galleries, 215 museums, eight Royal Parks and four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offering endless experiences in the capital.
Why is London a world-leading city for tech?
London doesn't stand still on tech and as the number one tech hub in Europe and second globally, the city is resilient and ambitious. Over the years, the capital has evolved from being a startup hub to a stronghold of growing scaleups. With strengths in fintech, AI, and climate tech, London is at the forefront of tech innovation.
London is currently home to 108 unicorns and near unicorns. [8]
London & Partners has been invaluable throughout all stages of establishing our London Studio. From providing local insight that guided our ideas on location, to specialist advice in taxation, immigration and PR support for our much-anticipated launch event.Sue Lyster
Executive in charge, London Studio, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
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5. Gov.UK