UK's 'resilient' tech sector attracts record $8bn investment in first quarter
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The strong start to 2021 follows an equally strong 2020. According to Tech Nation, venture capital investment in UK tech firms reached $15bn last year.
Russ Shaw is the Founder of Tech London Advocates, a campaign group which promotes London's tech sector. Speaking to CGTN Europe, he said the UK tech sector's success is rooted in the fact "we have deep pockets of investment here and we're attracting investment from overseas. We also have favorable government policies to encourage growth in the sector."
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