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The UK's Most Successful VC-Backed Exits

VC-backed exits are an important component of the UK’s high-growth business landscape. Exit events give startup founders the opportunity to move on from a company, potentially to start a new venture or become angel investors, whilst providing liquidity to investors, which can then be reinvested into the early-stage ecosystem. While venture capitalists are sometimes criticised for encouraging their portfolio companies to exit too soon, these exit routes can open up a lot of opportunities for further growth.

A typical VC exit strategy involves exiting when stock markets are stable, interest rates are low, and valuations and investor confidence are high—to maximise return on investment. So it will be interesting to see how the UK’s exit market fares amidst the current macroeconomic climate. For now, we explore recent trends in VC exits below, and take a look at 10 of the most successful in the UK to date.