
Form Ventures
Description
Form Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the B2B software sector across the UK and Europe. Founded by Patrick Newton and Ben Marrel, the firm positions itself as a dedicated partner for founders building scalable enterprise solutions. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying promising technology companies at their nascent stages, providing both capital and strategic support to foster growth.
The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, demonstrating a clear focus on the foundational development phases of their portfolio companies. Form Ventures raised its first fund, Form Fund I, in 2020, securing £30 million in capital. Building on this success, they closed their second and significantly larger fund, Form Fund II, in 2023, which amassed £80 million. This brings their total capital under management to approximately £110 million, underscoring their growing capacity and commitment to the B2B software ecosystem.
Form Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from £1 million to £5 million, aiming to be a significant early investor in their chosen startups. Beyond the initial investment, the firm is prepared to provide substantial follow-on capital, potentially investing up to £10 million over the lifetime of a company. Their portfolio includes notable B2B software companies, reflecting their expertise in identifying and nurturing businesses that address critical enterprise needs. The firm's strategic approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, leveraging their deep industry knowledge to support founders from product-market fit through scaling.
Investor Profile
Form Ventures has backed more than 21 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Ireland.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, Health Care.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.3M – $6.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (81%)
- Series A (10%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (90%)
- United States (5%)
- Ireland (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Financial Services
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Developer Platform
- Sales
- Wellness
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.