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North American LGBTQIA+ founders explore business opportunities in London

24 February 2021

• London hosts LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs from the US and Canada for virtual trade mission as part of LGBTQ+ History Month 
• LGBTQIA+ campaigner and London Night Czar Amy Lamé welcomes founders to London 
• LGBTQIA+ led companies set to drive economic growth across borders 
Mayor of London’s International Business Programme enters new partnership with Ciklum to support London-based scaleups

25 January 2021

London & Partners have announced a new partnership for the Mayor’s International Business Programme (MIBP) with Ciklum, a leading technology partner, to help London startups and scaleups expand internationally.
  • Business
Global tech investors show confidence in London

14 January 2021

• London tech firms raise $10.5bn VC investment in 2020 – more than any other European city
• London’s strong performance contributes to record year for VC investment into UK and European tech
• Increasing levels of new VC funds set up in UK capital
• London is European capital of unicorns and future unicorns
• Fintech, enterprise tech and health tech some of the sectors set to drive London’s future growth
London and Berlin pledge to strengthen trade and investment links

11 December 2020

• Two European capitals renew city-to-city agreement to boost business ties 
• City Mayors commit to collaborate on solving global challenges  
• GREENTECH FESTIVAL to host hybrid conference in London next year 
  • Tourism
Olympic boxing qualifier to return to London in April 2021

01 December 2020

The Boxing Road to Tokyo European Olympic qualifying event will return to the Copper Box Arena on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London from 22 – 26 April 2021.
  • Tourism
Visit London’s pick of the top Christmas experiences yule not want to miss this season

30 November 2020

Read on for a selection of festive experiences for the little ones and the not-so-little ones to enjoy from Wednesday
  • Business
San Francisco and London global hot spots for impact tech

12 November 2020

• Both cities attract high volume of impact tech investment and companies
• Global VC investment into purpose-driven tech increases 280% in past five years
  • Tourism
London announces fun and spook-tacular events to bewitch the kids this October half-term

26 October 2020

Whether it's with teenagers or toddlers, pack your London October half-term with activities.
  • Business
London fintechs weather the storm as digital adoption accelerates

16 October 2020

• New data shows UK capital continues to dominate European fintech investment landscape
• London companies respond to increased fintech adoption during lockdown
• US fintech investors look to London for investment opportunities