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Fuel Ventures secures £20m Chinese investment round, strengthening UK-China tech ties

by December 23, 2024
December 23, 2024
Fuel Ventures secures £20m Chinese investment round, strengthening UK-China tech ties

Fuel Ventures, one of the UK’s most prominent venture capital funds, has announced the closure of a £20 million investment round backed by key Chinese investors, including the Shijingshan Industrial Fund and Zhongguancun Development Group.

The deal underscores the UK’s appeal as an emerging destination for Asian capital and sets the stage for deeper collaboration between the UK and China’s booming tech ecosystems.

Mark Pearson (pictured), founder of Fuel Ventures, said: “We’ve been working closely with our Chinese partners to guide investments into UK startups in cutting-edge fields such as fintech, AI, and SaaS. This growing UK-China partnership is part of a broader move towards international collaboration, mirrored by the flow of capital from the US to the UK following recent political shifts. Together, we are opening doors for startups in both countries, forging meaningful links between their tech ecosystems.”

The injection of Chinese capital reflects a rising interest in the UK’s tech scene, which is Europe’s largest and the world’s third most significant technology ecosystem. According to Fuel Ventures, the UK’s strong educational framework, rich cultural environment, and vibrant tech sector make it increasingly attractive for Chinese investors. The country’s robust academic institutions also nurture a steady stream of skilled graduates, providing fertile ground for research, innovation, and startup growth.

Jing Jing Xu, Managing Director at Fuel Ventures Asia, added: “Chinese investors have always held UK education in high regard, and the country’s leading universities help cultivate an exceptional talent pipeline. Over 154,000 Chinese students studied in the UK last year, an 80% increase over the past decade, while numerous joint institutes and programmes underscore the deepening academic ties between the two nations. These strong links, combined with the UK’s globally recognised tech capabilities, position Britain as a consistent and growth-oriented market.”

Fuel Ventures’ latest engagement also aligns with Beijing’s renewed efforts to introduce advanced technologies into China, as highlighted by recent discussions with the Deputy Mayor of Beijing. This alignment promises mutual benefits: UK and European founders can secure a foothold in one of the world’s most dynamic and vast consumer markets, while Chinese investors gain access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models emerging from Europe.

The new partnership not only bolsters Fuel Ventures’ appeal to entrepreneurs with global ambitions but also enables startups to tap into Western and Eastern markets, smoothing their pathway towards long-term, international success.

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