A number of investment firms have committed to continue supporting the UK’s tech sector despite the country’s Brexit vote.
The pledge comes after Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, launched the #LondonIsOpen campaign last week in an attempt to show that the city remained open for business following the EU referendum.
Khan said: “This is further proof that London leads the way when it comes to technology and, because of its diversity and entrepreneurial spirit, continues to attract investment from across the globe. This investment in the capital shows that London is open for business, open for new ideas and will continue to welcome the best talent from around the world.”
Eileen Burbidge MBE, partner at Passion Capital said London remained the biggest tech centre in Europe and continued to attract the best talent and companies from all over the world. “These are attractive factors for any investor and there will be plenty of opportunities for investment in the coming months and years ahead. London’s success has been built on strong entrepreneurial spirit and it is important that we remain positive and continue to promote our tech sector at home and abroad,” she added....