THE UK LEADS IN CROWDFUNDING. It was only a few years ago that the British Consulate brought a trade delegation of UK stem cell companies to Silicon Valley. At the reception, every CEO I spoke to had scientifically cutting-edge technology, but were completely stifled by the lack of capital in the UK. Things have changed even in this short time, and it is encouraging to see the UK lead in at least one aspect of funding.
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