Attio CEO Highlights London's Tech Prowess as UK Tech Firms Secure $116 Million in Funding

London, UK – Nicolas Sharp, CEO of AI-native CRM platform Attio, recently championed London's burgeoning tech ecosystem as a viable alternative to traditional tech hubs, emphasizing that the H-1B visa is not essential for innovation. His remarks coincided with Attio's recent $52 million Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $116 million.

"You don’t need an H-1B to build the future of tech," Sharp stated in a social media post, highlighting London's ascent as a global tech center. He specifically lauded London-based companies like Synthesia, ElevenLabs, meetgranola, and Wayve.ai as examples of the city's dynamic growth and innovative spirit.

Attio, a London-based firm, is actively contributing to this narrative by reinventing CRM for the AI era. The company, which recently secured its Series B funding led by GV (Google Ventures), aims to empower "GTM builders" with an AI-native platform. Sharp underscored Attio's diverse workforce, noting, "Our extraordinary team comes from all across the globe, and we sponsor UK visas so the world’s best talent can join us."

The UK tech sector has actively sought to attract international talent, particularly as the cost and complexity of the US H-1B visa increase. Industry bodies like Startup Coalition advocate for policies that ease access for skilled migrants, positioning the UK's Global Talent Visa and Skilled Worker Visa as attractive options for tech professionals. This strategic approach aims to capitalize on global talent seeking new opportunities.

Among the companies cited by Sharp, ElevenLabs, a London-based AI audio research firm, recently achieved a $1.1 billion valuation after an $80 million Series B round, underscoring the city's strength in AI. Granola, an AI-powered note-taking solution, also based in London, has raised $67.2 million in funding and is a client of Attio, further illustrating the interconnected and thriving nature of the UK's capital tech scene.