The United Kingdom is consistently ranked at the top when it comes to attracting global foreign direct investment FDI (inward investment) into Europe, acting as a springboard for developing further business across the continent. The UK’s Thames Valley has, for the past 10-years, been at the heart of this success, securing some of the highest rates (by volume and value) FDI.

Home to Heathrow, the UK’s only hub airport and the world’s most connected airport

Home to many of the world’s most successful companies.

Outperforming and growing faster than any other region outside of London

Home to World Leading Academic Institutions including the No.1 University in the World.

Home to World leading and key growth sectors
Thames Valley Chamber’s mission is to support foreign owned companies invest into the region, grow their UK business, and help UK-owned companies as they look to expand into new markets. A proven destination for foreign direct investment, the Thames Valley region is world leading across several key sectors of growth, with well-established global connections (notably with the UK FCDO overseas post network) to many markets where we share common economic and geographical characteristics.
Our inward investment centre of excellence provides access to an exceptional team of experts with wide ranging, deep knowledge of the Thames Valley and excellent networks in the UK and overseas, including those markets currently showcased. Our team offers responsive, forward-thinking, practical solutions to ensure a smooth investment profile and provide the best opportunity to maximise your business potential and growth. Our partnership includes access to our trusted commercial partners, including James Cowper Kreston and Knights. Based in the Thames Valley, they have proven experience and expertise in supporting foreign direct investors, and high network individuals, across many sectors and markets, with their investment decisions.
The Chamber is committed to encourage and promote bilateral investment and trade opportunities. We are happy to help foreign owned companies seeking to:
- Invest in the UK, and specifically the Thames Valley
- Export to the UK
- Import from the UK
If you are a business based in the UK looking to expand internationally, an international business looking to grow within the UK, or a business with customers based overseas, we can help your business to maximise its global potential.