In this article thanks to ParlayMe and their data analytics partner Tracxn you will find information that paints a vivid picture of the rapidly evolving UK business ecosystem around us.
2021 UK Tech Ecosystem at a glance
Before jumping into the details, let's look at a summary of events that transpired in the startup world in 2021 - right from new companies getting incorporated to funding related activities, to more companies joining the unicorn and soonicorn club.
The figures below give an overall picture of how startups fared in 2021.
Funding data
Top funding rounds
Below are the biggest funding rounds of the year. Information includes the amount raised by the company in that round, the stage of funding, and the main investors who participated. Kindly note that the funding amount only includes equity rounds and doesn't consider debt funding.