Research Professional:
Swings and silicon roundabouts
29 October 2019
London's technology ecosystem is thriving. The city has more than 50,000 tech firms, with over 260,000 employees. Venture capital investment rose from £384 million in 2013 to £1.8 billion in 2018. Several companies, such as Deepmind, Transferwise and Deliveroo, have become unicorns, valued at more than £1 billion. It survived the financial crash and is-so far-Brexit-proof.