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Oscar Hornstein @ UK Tech News · 11/12/2025 05:08 EDT

London life science sector sees surge in VC investment in 2025

London’s life sciences sector has seen a 60% surge in venture capital investment this year, cementing its status as Europe’s powerhouse for the industry. Data released alongside London Life Sciences Week revealed that the UK capital pulled in $2.1bn in VC funding for the sector so far in 2025, up from $1.3bn the previous year. ...

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