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GPE customer Vanta expands its Fitzrovia footprint
Great Portland Estates plc announced that its AI customer, Vanta, has expanded its Fully Managed workspace at Kent House by nearly 50%, increasing from 7,500 sq ft to over 11,000 sq ft. This expansion highlights the growing importance of AI-led businesses within GPE's portfolio, now representing 10.5% of its total office space and 22.9% of its Fully Managed offering. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the significant growth of the AI sector in the UK, which is projected to contribute £3.7 billion to the economy and see 1.3 million businesses integrate AI by 2040. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n29 January 2026\n \n \nGPE AI customer Vanta expands its Fitzrovia footprint\n \nGreat Portland Estates plc (GPE) continues to strengthen its position as a landlord of choice for AI-powered businesses by announcing that Vanta, the leading agentic trust platform, has upsized its workspace by nearly 50% at Kent House, W1.\n \nVanta has expanded its Fully Managed workspace from 7,500 sq ft to over 11,000 sq ft in the heart of the West End. AI-led customers now represent 10.5% of GPE's total office portfolio, or 22.9% of its Fully Managed offering.\n \nFresh from a major refurbishment, Kent House delivers 59,300 sq ft of premium workspace, complete with an outdoor rooftop terrace, generous amenities, and a design tailored for modern, high‑growth teams.\n \nRecent analysis highlights that AI already contributes £3.7 billion to the UK economy, with London cementing its status as the world's leading hub for AI scale‑ups. By 2040, 1.3 million UK businesses are expected to integrate AI into their operations*.\n \nMolly Maguire, Flex Leasing Manager at GPE, said: \"We're thrilled to continue supporting Vanta's impressive growth trajectory at Kent House. Their expansion underscores both the strength of the AI sector and the value of our premium, Fully Managed workspaces. Customers like Vanta choose us because we give them the flexibility, quality and service to scale at pace.\"\n \n\n\n\n\nGreat Portland Estates plc\n\n\n+44\n\n\n(0)\n\n\n20\n\n\n7647\n\n\n3000\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToby Courtauld, Chief Executive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen Burrows, Director of Investor Relations and Joint Director of Finance\nMolly Maguire, Flex Leasing Manager\nYasemin Kiani, Communications Lead\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFGS Global\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Murgatroyd & Gordon Simpson \n\n\n+44\n\n\n(0)\n\n\n20\n\n\n7251\n\n\n3801\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor further information see www.gpe.co.uk or follow us on X at @GPE_london\nLEI Number: 213800JMEDD2Q4N1MC42\n \n*Source: https://www.thetimes.com/static/ai-artificial-inte...