Where do we get our data?
When companies use shipshape.vc, our free to use investment search engine, they tell us about their company growth plans. This means that they can find investors interested in their domain for free, and shipshape.vc gains valuable insights into emerging technology companies. We took a closer look at what our data is showing about UK companies looking to expand to the US.
What is the top expansion destination for UK businesses?
The US is the top expansion destination for the UK-based tech companies that have used shipshape.vc and indicated that they plan to expand abroad. In the period between January 2024 and April 2025, 74.1% of all companies that have used shipshape.vc expressed a desire to expand to the US. This is significantly ahead of the next most popular expansion destination, the EU, to which 48.7% of UK-based tech companies want to expand.
Has the propensity for US expansion changed?
What technologies are being developed by UK companies?
Our data shows that there are some exciting innovations across a variety of sectors being developed by UK-based companies looking to expand to the US. One business offers AI-solutions for faster cancer diagnosis by eliminating the need for multiple lab-based tests. Another has developed an innovative technology to treat chronic wounds more efficiently. Others include a business specialising in AI-powered 3D printing software and a company that has developed a wearable hydration sensor that enables athletes to optimise performance and improve recovery.
It’s clear that some of these businesses have significant potential, and their expansion to the US could be one way in which they have a profound future impact.
