London’s investment landscape reshaped by global collaboration

In Short:
– Jace Tyrrell discussed promoting London to global capital markets during “The Connector” with Belinda Coates.
– Key investment areas include Build-to-Rent, the experience economy, and integrating lessons from global cities like Riyadh.

In this episode of The Connector, host Belinda Coates features Jace Tyrrell from Opportunity London, focusing on the transformation of London’s investment landscape due to global capital collaboration.Tyrrell recently completed a five-week delegation across Asia and the Middle East, visiting cities to promote London to global investors. The primary aim was to secure the next £100 billion in capital investment, resulting in promising deals for the city.

Urban planning

In Tokyo, Tyrrell noted innovative workspace designs, particularly Nomura’s global headquarters, which prioritised employee well-being. His visit to Hong Kong revealed effective transport and urban planning, with interest in applying similar development strategies in London’s Victoria and Waterloo stations.

In Riyadh, Tyrrell observed a significant cultural shift and vast investment in heritage sites. He praised the youthful workforce, many educated abroad, contributing modern skills to Saudi Arabia’s growth.

Despite facing recent challenges, Tyrrell believes London has overcome hurdles, focusing on capital deployment and projected transactions of approximately £15 billion this year. Opportunity London highlighted its successes over the past year, aiming for a revitalised, dynamic London by 2026. Tyrrell plans to visit Australia in February 2026.