Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced record-breaking investment deals exceeding £100 million for Londoners in 2024 – defying global trends – as he participates in the Government’s inaugural International Investment Summit to advance the national mission for economic growth.
The Mayor has confirmed that three tech companies he met during his recent trip to New York, aimed at promoting London, have additional plans to invest in the capital.
Indian IT giant Mphasis, which opened a new London office in September, has grown its UK presence over the past year and aims to double its business within the next three years. Constant Contact, a digital marketing and automation platform supporting millions of small businesses and nonprofits worldwide, will officially launch in the UK in the coming weeks. Financial technology firm Moon Pay, which develops payment infrastructure for crypto, is collaborating with London & Partners as it plans to invest and expand further in the capital.
The deals, made in partnership with London & Partners—the growth agency funded by the Mayor of London—have attracted companies from China, Europe, India, and the US to invest in the capital over the past five years. This has led to 543 companies creating nearly 10,000 jobs for Londoners in future-focused industries such as technology, life sciences, and the green sector.
This year has already witnessed over £100 million in investment deals for Londoners amid a global economic downturn and uncertainty. In just 10 months, London has attracted nearly £10 million more in investment than in previous years. This includes companies like Recursion—a US biotech firm that utilises advanced technologies such as machine learning and robotics to accelerate the discovery of new treatments for complex diseases—opening a new office in the ‘Knowledge Quarter’ in King’s Cross, alongside Microsoft and Google DeepMind in the rapidly growing life sciences sector.
One of the Mayor’s 10 key priorities is the new London Growth Plan, which aims to help create over 150,000 quality jobs by 2028 and enhance living standards for Londoners. This growth plan seeks to expand London’s economy to improve the lives of all its residents, promote a green transition, and support prosperity in London and throughout the country.
Sadiq is also investing £380 million annually into skills, careers, and employment initiatives to ensure that Londoners acquire the skills and support they need to secure quality jobs. Grow London Local is a free service backed by the Mayor of London that provides small businesses with access to both in-person and digital support to aid their growth.
Today’s International Investment Summit represents a significant opportunity for mayors and other leaders who were previously hindered by the former government to collaborate with the new Government. Sadiq will partner with the new administration to advance investment in the capital, showcasing London as one of the world’s premier cities for investment and business, and to bring about the change that London deserves, helping to create more well-paid jobs and opportunities for its residents.
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said:
“I’m proud that in 10 months London has already had a record-breaking year for investments – proving that our city is one of the best in the world to start and scale a business. My message is that London is open: open to business, open to investment, and open to new and fruitful partnerships.”
“London is home to fast-growing sectors at the innovation frontier like life sciences, AI, deep tech and climate tech, as well as a world leader in financial and professional services, digital technology and creative industries like film, TV and gaming, and the experience economy.”
“I am delighted to be attending the International Investment Summit, as we work with the new government to forge new partnerships, reset relationships and seize the opportunity to secure the long-term investment for London and continue building a better and more prosperous city for everyone.”
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Laura Citron OBE, CEO of London & Partners, the growth agency funded by the Mayor of London, said:
“We all know that London is a brilliant place to grow a business. But with competition from other cities hotting up, we can’t just expect investors to come here.”
“That’s why we’re out fighting for every win. We target the most exciting, innovative companies and give them a world-class concierge service to invest in London.”
“We hold their hands every step of the way. That’s why London is bucking the global trend with record levels of investment despite a tough market.”
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:
“Mayors up and down the country is working with us on our pro-growth, pro-business, pro-worker economy and these investment deals in London are the jewel in the crown.”
“This is just the beginning. We’re showing what can be achieved when we work together to give global businesses the certainty they need.”
