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Grow London by London & Partners

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Evidence: Descriptive / self-reported Top 10% 86/100 · Ask Evidence Copilot about this practice

London & Partners is London's business growth and destination agency. Their mission is to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive. Grow London, delivered by London & Partners, includes programmes for ambitious London start-ups, an export programme for

2.7 £ billion
Economic contribution since 2011
70,000+
Jobs supported or created
270 £ million
International business wins (Grow London Global) (over 7 years)
Grow London by London & Partners

Details

Maturity
Established
Promoter
Greater London Authority (GLA), Mayor of London, London & Partners, The Travel Association (ABTA), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Society of London Theatre, and UK Hospitality
Period
2011-present
Keywords
FinTech and sustainability

Context

Grow London, delivered by London's business growth and destination agency London & Partners since 2011, offers free programmes for startups and scaleups, including an export programme and an Innovation Fellowship, funded by the GLA, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and private partners.

Activities

Grow London Global runs cohort-based international-expansion support including trade missions and mentor/corporate matching for London scaleups looking to grow overseas.

Results

Since 2011, London & Partners reports having added £2.7 billion to London's economy, supported or created more than 70,000 jobs, and helped over 2,000 overseas companies set up or expand in London. Over seven years, Grow London Global helped 1,400+ scaleups expand internationally across 15 trade missions, generating £270 million in international business wins, with 45% of participants entering new export markets.

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