Startups
We work with digital startups and policymakers to create better policy for the digital economy. Founded by tech entrepreneurs, the Startup Coalition (formerly Coadec) is a non-profit that campaigns for policies to support tech startups in the UK. We conduct research, host events, and run campaigns on behalf of the UK’s startup community.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, London
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2009
Mentions in press and media 9
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| Oct 9, 2026 | UK to ease non-compete clauses, marking boon for startups and scaleups | The UK prime minister today confirmed that the UK plans to ease restrictive non-compete clauses in workers' employment contracts, which could include banning them, marking a boon for the UK startup sector. Speaking at the Innovation Na... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Breaking up the science department is a setback for Britain’s AI ambitions | Spreading AI across four different departments is a mistake Andy Burnham will come to regret, says Eliot Wilson Last Tuesday, on his first full day as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham killed the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | The UK’s Innovation Ecosystem: A Balancing Act Between Growth and Funding | The UK is at a crossroads. On one side, the British Business Bank (BBB) stands as a beacon of hope for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). On the other, the climate tech sector grapples with a funding crunch. Both narratives reveal a... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Report: Booming UK Climate Techs Face a Funding Crunch | The UK’s top climate tech companies are now worth a combined £42 billion, having raised more than £19 billion from investors by the end of last year, according to new figures from the Startup Coalition. After a close examination of the high... |
| May 29, 2025 | How Much Did UK HealthTechs Raise Last Year? | The UK’s top health tech startups wrapped up 2024 with a combined valuation of £32 billion, with the fast-growing sector defined by strong investment, high-impact innovation, and a growing herd of unicorns. Fresh research from Beauhurst and... |
| May 14, 2025 | Report: Female-Led Startups Shut Out of VC Deals | The UK’s startup ecosystem is suffering from a ‘deep and persistent’ gender funding gap, with women, and especially all-female teams, struggling to raise the same level of investments that male-led ventures typically enjoy. UK-based policy ... |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Consistent policy is key to unlocking the climate tech boom, but the UK’s U-turn isn’t helping | Eliza Eddison Contributor Eliza Eddison is COO at FabricNano, a biocatalyst engineering company that enables the sustainable manufacture of products — including but not limited to industrial chemicals — at scale. When British prime minister... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | UK rejoins Europe’s Horizon R&D program after prolonged Brexit stalemate | The United Kingdom (U.K.) is set to rejoin the European Union’s (EU) preeminent science R&D funding program, after a prolonged hiatus resulting from Brexit. The joint statement, issued by the European Commission (EC) and the U.K., haile... |
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FAQ about Startup Coalition
When was Startup Coalition founded?
Startup Coalition was founded in 2009.
What has the press written about Startup Coalition?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning Startup Coalition, among them “UK to ease non-compete clauses, marking boon for startups and scaleups” (Oct 9, 2026) and “Breaking up the science department is a setback for Britain’s AI ambitions” (Jul 27, 2026).
Is Startup Coalition still active?
Yes, Startup Coalition is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 26, 2026.