The winds of change are blowing, and for the UK, they carry the scent of opportunity. I’m an American venture capitalist, formerly based in NYC and San Francisco, and I’ve started spending more time across the pond with my half British husband. While America has long been the undisputed leader in startup creation and venture capital investing, a quagmire of our own making has created a unique moment where the UK now stands at the precipice of a potential golden age, poised to attract top-tier tech and venture capital talent from the US and beyond. British founders who dreamt of going to Silicon Valley may well decide that London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Belfast are greener pastures. This isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s a logical consequence of the current macro climate, and the UK can seize this once-in-a-generation chance with both hands.

Opinion
April 14, 2025
Never waste a crisis: this moment is Britain's to seize
The UK now stands at the precipice of a potential golden age of global tech leadership
5 min read
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Sarah Kunst is the founder and managing director of generalist VC Cleo Capital.

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