Home to some of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America, you can find made in London content and products in the video games you play, ATM's you take cash out of, Hollywood feature films you watch, and orders you place at Tim Horton's.
London has strengths in information communication technology (ICT), digital media, software as a service (SaaS), game development, eCommerce, and financial technology. 400+ companies employ over 16,000 people in this sector, who are developing products that influence many other industries - from enhancing medical procedures and manufacturing processes to making everyday financial transactions easier and secure.
As a city of growing culture, London is home to emerging artists and host to exciting film & television productions. With such companies as Netflix, Amazon Prime, AppleTV+, NBC Universal, and ABC Signature choosing London as a filming location, the Forest City can be seen in some of your favourite shows and movies. Film London proudly partners with the London Music Office, Tourism London, the London Arts Council, TAP Centre for Creativity, the London Music Hall of Fame, Hyland Cinema, Shock-Stock, London Comic Con, and the Forest City Film Festival to enhance, support, and accelerate our local creative industries.
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Why digital media and tech companies choose London
- Talented workforce specializing in software and product development, programming, computer science, and design
- Connected ecosystem with engaging industry groups and meetups
- Some of the most affordable Class A office space of Canada’s largest metropolitan cities
- Lower commute time of 21 minutes and readily available public transportation
- Well-serviced by reliable, high-performance networks offering fibre and dark fibre connectivity and fully-featured Certified Data Centres
- Connect with 25 research and development institutions
“The great thing about being located in London is that Stephanie and I are able to complete ‘big city’ projects alongside a highly skilled workforce, while still living in a small-town environment. It’s a win-win for both our business and family life”
- David Ciccarelli, Voices.com
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Success Story: Start.ca
Having outgrown multiple offices in recent years, Start.ca recently built it's new, forever home in the city - a headquarters at 639 York Street. By adding 40,000 square feet to the existing 40,000 square-foot building, the new office space gives the company even more room to grow while maintaining their collaborative, positive company culture.
