UK VC Funding Deal Value Down by 12% in H1 2025 – GlobalData
The venture capital (VC) funding landscape in the UK has encountered a significant downturn in the first half (H1) of 2025 with a decline in both VC deal volume and value compared to the same period in H1 2024.
The UK saw a decrease of around 14% in VC deal volume in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, while there was a year-on-year decline of around 12% in corresponding deal value, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The trend underscores the challenges faced by UK startups in attracting investments. This decline in activity is indicative of the cautious approach that investors are taking amid economic uncertainties and challenging market conditions.
“While this downturn may raise concerns about the future of its startup ecosystem in an increasingly competitive global environment, it is also important to note that the decline in the UK’s VC funding mirrors patterns observed in other major markets.”
For instance, the US, while still leading in both deal volume and value, experienced a YoY reduction of 4% in VC deal volume. China, which ranks second, also saw a notable decline in both metrics, with deal volume dropping by approximately 6% and deal value plummeting by over 40% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024.
Bose adds: “Despite the challenges, there are promising signs within the UK VC ecosystem. Certain sectors, particularly technology and healthcare, continue to attract investor interest, indicating that opportunities for growth still exist.”
Some of the notable VC funding deals announced in the UK during H1 2025 include $600 million raised by Isomorphic Labs, $411 million secured by Verdiva Bio, $300 million funding raised by Rapyd, and $200 million raised by CMR Surgical, among others.
It is also noteworthy that the UK remains a vital player in the global venture capital ecosystem and continues to rank among the top five markets in the world.
An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database revealed that the UK accounted for around 7% of the total number of VC deals announced globally in H1 2025 while its share of the global deal value during the period stood at around 4%. #UK VC Funding Deal Value Down by 12% in H1 2025 – GlobalData BUA Cement Hits 52-Week High after Bumper Earnings
