London's Tech Scene Surges Past Silicon Valley in AI Investment
British startups attract record venture capital in artificial intelligence
James Thornton
18 February 2026 · 5 min read
London has officially overtaken Silicon Valley in per-capita AI investment, with British startups raising over £4.2 billion in the last quarter alone.
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