• Barclays analysis projects a 76% rise by 2035 in UK high-growth companies overdue for second-round equity funding if investment trends persist.
• The total could reach 13,900, up from around 7,900 in 2025.
• Outside London, the number could exceed 8,300, an increase of more than 80%.
• Median UK-only equity deals were £490,000 in 2025, compared with £5.77 million for foreign-only investment.
• Deals combining UK and international investors had a £6.3 million median, highlighting the importance of international capital as businesses scale.

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