South Yorkshire Tech Investment Report July 2025

About the report

In Q1 of 2025, Sheffield ranked #6 in the UK for VC investment according to Dealroom’s Q1 UK Innovation Update, leading North of England with standout deals like:
• £9M Series A for Phlux Technology
• £5.5M VC for Mobile Power
• £4M seed rounds for BOW robotics and Exciting Instruments

There was more investments into tech companies in Q2, including from local investors and from SYMCA's Investment Zone funding. However, investment into female-led tech businesses remains low.