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Online Safety in the world of GenAI, with Richard Wronka, Director in Ofcom's Online Safety Policy Team
After years of debate, the UK’s landmark Online Safety Act finally became law in 2023, ushering in a new era of digital regulation.
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Leo Ringer
Doubling down on Stotles - the future of procurement
We at Form are delighted to back the Stotles team again in their Series A, alongside Headline, Acton Capital, and Seedcamp. We’re adamant that the team…
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Patrick Newton
When longevity becomes prevention: looking for system-level impact in health
In the UK, it’s quite literally true that getting prevention right - keeping people well, rather than solely healing the sick - would have a…
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Patrick Newton
A crypto regulation masterclass and the future of stablecoins, with Mike Ringer
Perhaps no market is being shaped more by regulation than crypto, so today’s Playbook is a must-read for founders and investors alike.
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Leo Ringer
Opening up wealth-building: why we backed Firenze
We’re delighted to announce our investment in fintech Firenze, alongside our friends at Outward VC, Portfolio Ventures and the Fink Family Office.
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Leo Ringer

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From the Marine Corps to OnlyFans: advising on the front line, with Matt Reeder
We know that many of the best companies built in Europe are in regulated markets.
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Leo Ringer
Fixing the regulators - one year in
Reforming the UK's regulators is now a pillar of the growth agenda, but time is running out to make it work - for the economy and this government
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Leo Ringer
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It’s time for European tech to stop fanboying US tech, and go our own way
We have lots to learn from the US on how to build a tech ecosystem; but Europe should take a beat before following down the MAGA path.
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Patrick Newton
Tech and policy in 2025
Our take on the year ahead, and a recap on Form's 2024
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Patrick Newton
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Mayowa Ogunremi
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Leo Ringer
How to build UK tech optimism, with Kanishka Narayan MP
The last few years have seen investors and the tech industry getting much more involved in UK policy, although few have made the jump from VC directly…
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Leo Ringer
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Andrew Bennett
Simon Taylor, Fintech expert: "We lost a generation of fintech growth"
A decade ago, startups, regulators and government came together to make the UK the ‘fintech capital of the world’.
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Andrew Bennett
Solving the last mile of healthcare delivery: Why we're backing Heim Health
Across the UK, a quiet but profound revolution is reshaping how care is delivered.
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Mayowa Ogunremi
Launching Team Talks!
During last month’s WVC:E conference, I had the honour of speaking on the topic of Analysing Founding Teams.
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Mayowa Ogunremi
Did we just fix the UK's regulators?
Not yet, but we're nearly there
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Andrew Bennett
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Leo Ringer
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