UK VC Funding Surges to $10.5 bn in Four Months as AI and Deep Tech Deals Accelerate
UK VC funding in Jan–Apr 2026 rose to $10.5bn, doubling year-on-year, while deal volume fell about 2%, according to GlobalData. The UK hit the $10bn milestone in four months vs nine in 2025. Fourteen deals were $100m+ including three $1bn+ rounds; NScale ($2bn), Wayve ($1.2bn) and Ineffable Intelligence ($1.1bn) drove over 40%.