UK Tech Funding Surges in 2025
The UK has firmly re-established itself as Europe’s standout tech powerhouse in 2025. Innovation companies raised a remarkable $9 billion in Q3 alone, bringing total UK tech funding to $17.3 billion year to date. According to Dealroom and HSBC Innovation Banking, the country is now on track to exceed $23 billion by the end of the year - the third highest annual total ever recorded, behind only 2021 and 2022.
This year’s funding has already surpassed 2024 levels, with Q3 marking the second strongest quarter in history (topped only by the record-breaking Q3 of 2021). Investment has grown across all stages, but the most dramatic rise comes from mega-deals: $100m+ rounds increased by more than 400% compared with the previous quarter.
UK outpaces the rest of Europe
One of the standout stories of 2025 is the UK’s dominance within Europe. Companies based in Britain have attracted more tech investment than France, Germany, and Switzerland combined - a powerful signal that London and the UK’s wider tech hubs continue to draw unparalleled investor attention.
It’s not just early stage activity that’s thriving. The UK continues to produce scale-ups and unicorn-level businesses at a faster rate than any other European country. Thirteen new unicorns have already been created this year, highlighting the maturity and resilience of the UK tech ecosystem.
Where Investors are betting big
FinTech remains the UK’s highest funded sector, supported by major upcoming rounds such as Revolut’s expected $2 billion raise. Beyond fintech, we’re seeing strong momentum across:
HealthTech
Energy & Infrastructure
Hosting & Deep Tech
Interestingly, while the US continues to lean heavily into AI, the UK’s late stage investments have been far more diverse. Of the twelve $100m+ deals in Q3, only three went to AI (Nscale, Signal AI, CuspAI), indicating a more balanced and sector-wide surge in growth capital.
What this means for hiring: demand for strategic finance leadership
With funding flowing and scale-ups accelerating, the demand for high impact finance leaders has never been stronger.
At Pearse Professionals, we are seeing a clear, consistent need for finance executives who can thrive in investor-backed, high growth environments. The most in demand skill sets include:
Transformation & operational scaling
Data & analytics capability
Commercial business partnering
Growth mindset & investor focused leadership
Whether interim or permanent, these roles are critical for converting investment into sustainable value creation.
Partner with Pearse Professionals
Pearse Professionals recruits across the technology space, supporting both interim and permanent jobs, and we’re currently working with multiple fast growing clients who are hiring senior finance leaders.
If you’re an investor or founder looking to build, strengthen, or future proof your finance leadership team, we’d love to support you.
Get in touch to explore how we can help your business turn investment momentum into lasting impact: willdodds@pearseprofessionals.com