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March 19, 2026

One in five UK founders to leave the country in the next year, survey says

Survey finds startup morale hit by tricky fundraising environment and government frustration

Martin Coulter

2 min read

More than a fifth of UK-based founders plan to leave the country within the next 12 months, according to a survey published this week by the London-based Entrepreneurs Network.

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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