The State of Tech in Bristol and Bath - techSPARK's Chair's Report
The Scaleup Capital bottleneck
Founders consistently report difficulty securing Series A/B investment, forcing them to consider relocating.
talent progression
Companies struggle to retain mid-level and senior staff due to London competition.
Global creative-tech hub
Scale the region’s virtual production and immersive experience companies for international export.
What's in the report:
“We have much to celebrate as we head into 2026 and need not lose sight of our strengths and values; recognisably inclusive, tolerant, sometimes a bit quirky and a strong sense of fairness for all.“
Richard Spilsbury – Board Advisor, M&A, Fundraising, Strategy, Scale up, Business Exit, CFO
Key Insights from 2025
Sector Overview & Market Analysis
Sector Spotlights
Barriers Identified by Founders
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The State of Tech in Bristol and Bath Report explores what changes we can make as individuals, organisations and as regional actors across policy, support, human capital, markets, finance and culture.
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