UK Tech Roundup — 2026-08-28
UK fintech funding has plummeted to a decade low of £1.8bn in H1 2026, a 67% year-over-year drop, as capital rotates heavily toward AI and defense sectors. In contrast, the UK robotics sector is booming, with Cambridge-based firms leading a surge that has pushed total 2026 robotics funding to nearly £190m. Meanwhile, the FinTech Innovation Lab London 2026 cohort has concluded, highlighting continued institutional support for early-stage financial services innovation despite the broader funding cool-down.
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