Regional Ecosystems

Startup ecosystem coverage across Scotland, the North, Midlands, South West, and other UK regional hubs beyond London.

Regional UK startups raise fresh capital outside London

Regional UK startups raise fresh capital outside London

1 June 2026 · 9 min read

Regional startups in Manchester, Bristol, Cambridge and Edinburgh secure seed funding. How geographic spread is reshaping UK venture capital in 2026.

Why UK founders are moving beyond London for growth

Why UK founders are moving beyond London for growth

19 May 2026 · 8 min read

Examine the growing number of founders building in Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Edinburgh instead of London. Use recent investment data, founder interviews

Manchester FinTech Firenze Raises €6.8M for Lombard Lending Expansion

Manchester FinTech Firenze Raises €6.8M for Lombard Lending Expansion

24 April 2026 · 12 min read

Firenze, a Manchester-based FinTech specialising in Lombard lending, has closed an oversubscribed €6.8M (£6M) funding round to expand its team amid rising de

Flame Retardant Breakthroughs Attract UK Tech Transfer Interest

Flame Retardant Breakthroughs Attract UK Tech Transfer Interest

31 March 2026 · 9 min read

Materials science research on ammonium polyphosphate advances safety innovation. UK spinout funding pathways explored.

Jenson Brook's Britain's Got Startups: Closing the Regional Funding Gap

Jenson Brook's Britain's Got Startups: Closing the Regional Funding Gap

31 March 2026 · 9 min read

Jenson Brook launches Britain's Got Startups platform to bridge the regional funding gap for non-London startups. Explore how founders outside London access capital.