1、City of London2024Tech Small and MediumEnterprise(SME)Landscape03Contents03040608101618202426283234384041ForewordExecutive summaryIntroductionTech SMEs in the CityTech company demographyCase Study:CybersecurityComparing the City of London,London,and the UKInvestmentUnicorn demographyFounder demograp

2、hySub-sector spotlight:Financial technologyCase Study:FintechSub-sector spotlight:Data and AICase Study:AIConclusion and MethodologyAbout02ForewordChristopher HaywardPolicy ChairmanCity of London CorporationForewordDespite being the old town of London,the City of London is home to a thriving busines

3、s ecosystem of SMEs.Here,tech and innovation thrive thanks to our reputation as a global financial centre,with access to business infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce.This report is a testament to that,but we cannot be complacent.To support the tech sector to thrive in the Square Mile,we ne

4、ed to do all we can to encourage growtha sentiment underpinning the City of London Corporations SME Strategy.By creating a uniquely City offer,our SME Strategy and broader Destination City Programme will support businesses to start and scale in the City.By increasing visibility and accessibility of

5、our universal support offer to small businesses,unlocking the Citys unrivalled networks and developing a new,targeted support offer we will ensure that the Square Mile remains the UKs premier business district.This report highlights the remarkable growth,resilience,and innovation within the Square M

6、ile.The City of London Corporation stands ready to support the Citys tech sector,and I am confident that the insights within this report will reinforce the importance of investing in the businesses who are driving our future.City of London-Tech SME landscape04City of London-Tech SME landscape05Execu