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October 5, 2021

Looking for tech talent? Or to relocate? Here’s how to use our UK Startup Explorer map

Are you a founder looking for a tech talent hot spot? Maybe you’re a VC looking for the next big fintech hub? Read this.


Georgina Ustik

5 min read

Back in August, Sifted launched our very first interactive map, the UK Startup Explorer, which lets you virtually ‘travel’ around 21 of the biggest startup hubs in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

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UK regional map investment sectors
More circles mean more investment.
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UK map regional investment
The bigger the circle size, the more investment.
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UK founder panel
You can find all four panels by clicking into each region.
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Quality of life per UK region
This radar chart can be found on the home page, and in each regional panel.
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