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July 12, 2022

Top Series A investors in the UK

The UK is a powerhouse when it comes to European VC, but which early-stage investors are best at spotting gems at Series A?


Sophie Zhang

7 min read

Balderton Capital

The value of the UK’s ecosystem jumped 42.8% last year, and although startups are living in a different market now than they were 12 months ago, the UK continues to dominate in Europe. So far this year, according to Dealroom, the UK has seen more VC investment ($20.9bn) and more rounds closed (943) than any other European country.

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An image of the Index Ventures team, one of the top Series A investors in the UK
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An image of the MMC Ventures team, one of the top Series A investors in the UK
MMC Ventures
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