Leo Ringer

Leo Ringer is a co-founder and partner at Form Ventures, a pioneering early stage venture capital firm that specializes in markets influenced by public policy and regulation. With a keen eye for UK-based pre-Series A startups in need of investment, Leo welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs to reach out via formventures.vc/pitch.

Before his venture into VC, Leo flourished in various roles, including team building and leadership positions at the CBI. With a remarkable stint advising a former UK Secretary of State for Business and facilitating corporate and investor engagements with public policy and regulatory landscapes at Global Counsel.

Leo's academic journey includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the prestigious University of Oxford, underpinning his well-rounded approach to business and policy.

Leo's past organizational affiliations reflect his diverse expertise, with positions such as Founding Partner at Form Ventures, Adviser at Global Counsel, Head of UK at Global Counsel, Economic Adviser to the Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Head of Financial & Fiscal Policy at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), and research internships at the Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) and New Philanthropy Capital.