Analysis

November 23, 2020

The number of UK tech scaleups almost doubled in 2020

With 1,124 tech scaleups recorded in 2020, the tech sector is now the fourth most-prominent source of high-growth companies.


Cecile Bussy

4 min read

UK scaleups have been resilient during the pandemic but the lack of diversity and funding are two challenges ahead. 

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UK scaleups largest deals 2019
Source: The Scaleup Index 2020
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Top UK scaleup investors in 2020
Source: The Scaleup Index 2020
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Top Scaleups by sectors in the UK
Source: The Scaleup Index 2020
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Top tech sector scaleups UK
Source: The Scaleup Index 2020
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Women in a leadership position in UK scaleups
Source: The Scaleup Index 2020
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