Quantexa picks London South Bank for new HQ at Delft

Quantexa has agreed to take office space at The Delft, a newly developed building on London's South Bank, as it plans a new global headquarters from 2027.

The data and AI software firm has signed an agreement with Great Portland Estates for 52,293 sq ft at the building. The move makes Quantexa the principal customer at The Delft, in an area that has attracted a growing cluster of technology firms and financial services groups.

Founded in London in 2016, Quantexa has expanded internationally in recent years. The new headquarters reflects the next phase of its growth strategy as it adds staff and deepens work with large organisations.

South Bank base

The Delft is due for completion in spring 2027. Quantexa plans to move its global headquarters into the building on completion, with London remaining its main operational and innovation centre.

Quantexa positions its software around what it calls "decision intelligence", combining data management and analytics with AI models. It sells into financial services, government and other regulated industries, where organisations often manage complex data environments and compliance requirements.

Vishal Marria, founder and chief executive, said the relocation was both symbolic and operational.

"Establishing our global headquarters in The Delft building marks a major milestone in Quantexa's journey. As a company founded in London, it is especially meaningful that our new home is just around the corner from where we began. London has always been central to our story and will continue to be so. The UK, and London in particular, provides an exceptional environment to start, scale, and grow a global business. With world-class transport links, access to diverse and highly skilled talent, and a truly international business ecosystem, it continues to be the ideal base for our ambitions. As global demand for trusted data and AI-driven decision intelligence continues to accelerate, our new headquarters will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and growth, bringing together our teams, customers, and partners to shape the next generation of decision-centric enterprises."

The space will be designed around modern working practices, with areas for product development, engineering, and collaboration with customers and partners. Great Portland Estates is developing the building with a flexible layout and sustainability features, now a standard requirement for many occupiers as landlords compete for long-term tenants.

Political backing

Senior political figures welcomed Quantexa's decision to keep its global headquarters in London, calling it a sign of confidence in the UK's business environment and London's role in AI-related investment.

Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the exchequer, said: "This government is making sure Britain is home to the stability, capital and talent that drive greater growth and deliver for business and investors. By choosing London for its global headquarters, Quantexa is backing the UK as one of the best places in the world to do business, bringing more high-skilled jobs, more innovation, and more growth to our economy."

Sadiq Khan said: "London is a global hub for AI innovation and investment, and Quantexa's decision to establish its global headquarters in the capital will help us shape the next technological wave. I'm committed to ensuring London benefits from the huge potential of AI as we continue to build a fairer, more prosperous London for everyone."

The comments come as UK ministers and City Hall court technology businesses as part of a broader agenda on productivity and high-skilled employment. London has also faced tougher competition for international investment from other European and US cities, particularly in software and data-driven sectors.

Wider expansion

The headquarters announcement comes alongside recent and planned moves in North America and Europe. Quantexa plans to open a North American headquarters in New York City in the spring, in the Bank of America Building in Midtown Manhattan.

The company opened a technical hub in Boston last November and expects to open an innovation centre in Dublin later this year. It described the facilities as part of a strategy to expand in key markets while staying close to customers and talent pools.

Quantexa has more than 900 employees and "tens of thousands of users" globally. Its software products work with large volumes of data and are increasingly used by organisations seeking to improve risk management, fraud detection and customer intelligence programmes.

The Delft development is expected to be completed in spring 2027, with Quantexa planning to occupy the space as its global headquarters after handover.