Innovation
UK Consumer tech update
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This report, produced in partnership with Dealroom, explores the overall performance of the consumer tech sector in the UK, with spotlights on various sub-sectors including Consumer Marketplaces and Ecommerce, Edtech, Gaming, and Creative Services.
- UK startups operating in consumer markets have so far generated $185B in combined enterprise value.
- Consumer VC investment is growing again for the first time in four years.
- Consumer unicorns account for 29% of all UK $1B+ companies and exits.
Consumer tech in 2025
UK consumer tech companies are worth a combined $185B – a figure that has once grown started to grow after 3 years of contraction. Last year, UK consumer startups raised $3B – a 25% year on year increase.
But what’s driving that growth, and which sectors seem to be attracting investor interest?
Explore the full report to find out more.
John Stewart, Director, Consumer Venture and Growth, HSBC Innovation Banking UK"Despite some continued micro and macro headwinds the report shows that the Consumer sector continues to be a driver of UK PLC with increased investment overall year on year, although breakout investment is still seeing a more conservative appetite."
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