Analysis

March 29, 2023

12 UK soonicorns to watch

The UK has led the way when it comes to producing Europe's unicorns — so which startups could be next to pass the threshold?


Sadia Nowshin

4 min read

The YuLife team

Last year, the UK produced 11 unicorns — more than any other country in Europe and accounting for 23% of the 47 total unicorns "born" on the continent in 2022. That was nothing compared to the heady days of 2021 though, when the country produced 38 billion-dollar businesses, 55% of Europe’s herd that year.

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Sadia Nowshin

Sadia Nowshin was a reporter at Sifted covering foodtech, biotech and startup life. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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