This is according to a poll which found that mobile, global tech workers would prefer to relocate to London over other rival tech hubs in Europe such as Berlin or Paris.
What has made London so appealing is a combination of business and lifestyle factors. The capital scored highly in these sections according to the poll of over 800 international technology professionals.
London's good international travel connections, cultural diversity and creative and innovative environment were highlighted as important factors for its attractiveness.
Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson MP said: "London is a technology powerhouse. With our competitive business environment and an unrivalled range of culture, arts and entertainment, we are able to attract some of the very best creative and entrepreneurial minds on the planet. Since the creation of the Tech City project six years ago, London has emerged as Europe's fastest growing technology hub while cementing our status as a world-class destination to live and work."
Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates said that London has all the right ingredients to remain one of the world's leading tech hubs. Shaw highlighted the capital's ability to offer a financial centre akin to New York, the tech start-up culture of Silicon Valley, the dynamic entertainment industry of Los Angeles and regulatory environment of Washington DC.
Currently London hosts around 40% of the world's top companies. The likes of Google, Facebook and Skype have all established developer and engineering hubs in London, while Amazon recently announced plans to create an addition 2,500 jobs in the UK. In 2015, London's digital firms raised £2.2 billion in investment, a 69% increase on 2014.
