UK Tech Ecosystem Report 2025
TL;DR
43% of UK founders considering relocation overseas, primarily to US, due to scaling challenges.
Key data on UK founder sentiment and relocation intentions. The finding that 43% of UK founders are considering relocating overseas—primarily to the US—demonstrates the competitive pressure on UK policy. When combined with the 90-day trap, creates a compounding disadvantage for UK tech ecosystem.
Key Findings from Nation (2025)
- 43% of UK founders considering relocating headquarters overseas
- 25% of late-stage UK startups considering US relocation
- 75% of founders rate UK positively for starting, fewer than 30% for scaling
- Average time from launch to Series C stretched to 9.6 years (up from 5.8 in 2019)
- US investors involved in 42% of all UK tech funding