“This is a fascinating and timely new report from Coadec. It’s extremely important the voice of startups is heard loud and clear in government. There are many new ideas here; I particularly welcome the focus on digital apprenticeships.”

Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho CBE, Crossbench Peer

“It’s vital that the Government backs and supports new forms of entrepreneurial talent and growth across the country, so I’m very pleased to see Coadec take this important agenda forward in this report. Their policy work is of enormous value to the UK-wide startup and scale-up community.”

Debbie Wosskow OBE, Chairman, AllBright and CEO, Love Home Swap

“Coadec makes a compelling case for the Government to get behind UK-wide high-growth startups and scale-ups. These firms are already having a transformational impact on the UK. But we need more of them across our regions and cities to ensure that prosperity reaches all corners of the UK.”

Sherry Coutu CBE, Chair, Founders4Schools, Non-Executive Director, Zoopla and the London Stock Exchange Group, and Board Advisor, LinkedIn

“Coadec is a leading policy voice for tech startups in Parliament. The report sets out important new data that highlights the scale of the challenge ahead – from the need for an effective visa system for tech talent, to improved local access to finance models for startups right across the country.”

Iain Wright, Former Chair of the Business Select Committee

“This excellent new report is filled with bold measures to help our digital and tech sectors thrive, and it’s fantastic to see Coadec go from strength to strength. Its policy work has taken on added importance as we exit the EU, and it has my full support.”

Ed Vaizey MP, Former Minister for Digital and Culture

“Coadec’s report offers innovative solutions but does not shy away from the hard truths about Brexit. It is vital the Government properly considers Coadec’s recommendations if we want the next generation of tech businesses to flourish here in the UK.”

Tim Farron MP

“Coadec’s report spells out clear, realistic measures to help with the challenges entrepreneurs face when building a company. I hope the Government listens.”

Taavet Hinrikus, TransferWise

“This report goes a significant way towards showing how to develop and maintain the kind of strong environment from which great British tech startups will emerge in the future. By covering education, immigration, funding regulation, and more in detail, this report offers a rounded, thorough analysis, which warrants attention.”

Samir Desai, Co-founder, Funding Circle

“Successful technology startups are essential to the future of the UK economy, and in the current uncertain environment there has never been a more important time for startup founders to have their voice represented to government. I’m very pleased to offer my support to this report and Coadec’s future policy work.”

Alastair Paterson, CEO and Founder, Digital Shadows Ltd