Sadia Nowshin

Driven by world-class research, academic strength and NHS collaborations, Scotland is positioning itself as a rising hub for AI healthtech and attracting growing interest from investors.

Yet beneath the surface gloom, momentum has been building. By the first half of 2025, UK companies had raised over $8bn in venture capital — a 3% uptick compared to the end of 2024, according to a report by HSBC Innovation Banking and Dealroom. A record 30% of that money went to AI startups, suggesting investors aren't just spending, but betting big on transformative technologies.

By the first half of 2025, UK companies had raised over $8bn in venture capital — a 3% uptick compared to the end of 2024.

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