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Last updated on December 18, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at a year marked by incredible growth, unforgettable forums, and a deeper commitment to shaping the future of tech and entrepreneurship. We also celebrated our 20th birthday at FF Global, and set the stage for even greater achievements in 2026.
Here’s a look at some of the most exciting developments across our flagship events, community highlights, and the businesses that make up the FFG ecosystem.
Fun at the Forums
Our community of world-changing founders, investors, and corporate leaders came together across the globe at several signature events throughout the year. FF Global’s landmark 20th anniversary brought together 450 entrepreneurs across 65 sectors, including 300+ unicorn founders, 125 Leading CEOs, and 100 world-class VCs. Where else would you see Brian Johnson breakdancing, Anton Osika talking all things AI, and Mo Farah repping an FF green tracksuit all in the same day?! Check out Inside FF to read some of the crazy insights.
FF MEASA gathered 200+ tech leaders in Dubai, strengthening our role in a region where founders, capital, and regulators are rapidly converging. Then, FF Asia convened 250+ innovators across APAC’s fast-scaling tech ecosystem. In October, FF Europe x Left Lane Fast Growth Summit returned to Berlin to explore Europe’s biggest opportunities, and FF North America brought 300 leading founders together to shape the conversation on AI agents, computational democracy, and the GLP-1 revolution.
We held other exciting ecosystem events – our Longevity Forums in Singapore and London showcased the sector’s huge potential, while the Family Office Forum in London and Singapore strengthened our ties with global capital allocators and next-gen investors. Our 10th Chair & CEO Breakfast brought FTSE leaders and unicorn founders together on smart regulation, AI transformation, and defence strategy. The VC Forum hosted Europe’s top venture partners, and the CFO Forum gathered 150 finance leaders to address the realities of scaling in an AI-first world.
We celebrated lots of exciting new launches this year. In February, Landed – our inaugural forum with Tech Nation on nature, biodiversity, and regenerative systems – established our presence in a critical emerging sector. We held our first GovTech Summit, co-hosted with PUBLIC, positioning FF at the heart of digital government. And our first CMO Forum in November, hosted with Miroma Founders Network and Founders Makers, brought 100 leading CMOs together to share what’s driving growth today. We also took FF to Shanghai for the first time, connecting with a flourishing tech ecosystem out in China.
A Year of Reports: Shaping the Future of AI and Global Scaling
We released a series of reports in 2025, delivering cutting-edge insights from the biggest names in tech – some highlights include:
- Future Proof AI Framework: A collaboration with Microsoft, this report explored how founders can thrive in an AI-first world.
- Global AI Founder Playbook: Published with EDB, this guide offered key strategies for founders looking to scale globally.
- UK Exit 50: A groundbreaking look at the most successful UK tech startup exits of 2025, published in partnership with HSBC.
Founders Pulse: Bridging the Gap with Treasury
In an effort to give founders a direct voice in policy discussions, we launched Founders Pulse – an initiative in collaboration with Tech Nation. So far, the Founders Pulse surveys and content has reached over 100k+ tech innovators, working to bridge the gap between founders and key government bodies, creating a space for dialogue on funding and scaling.
Growth Across the Ecosystem
❤️🩹 Founders Health is led by a team with over 80 years of combined expertise in preventative, functional, and longevity medicine. Its evidence-based programmes are designed for real, measurable outcomes – making it a key partner for businesses seeking to prioritise long-term health and wellbeing in the workplace.
💪 The Longevity Show debuts in London on June 26-27, 2026, bringing together health, science, and human performance. Speakers like Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Lara Lewington are confirmed, setting the stage for a landmark event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to engage with leading experts in longevity and performance.
💬 Founders Comms has supported high-growth companies such as Fuse Energy, Heidi Health and Raylo, securing national and broadcast coverage across The Times, Bloomberg, CNBC, ITV and more. With growing reach from New York to Liverpool, its prepared to guide the most ambitious companies into 2026 with their expert communications, reputation management, and public affairs strategies.
💡The London AI Hub has become a key anchor for the UK’s AI ecosystem in just 8 months, with 4,000+ members, 50+ events and 15 resident companies from pre-seed to Series B. Resident teams have raised over $75M, secured YC acceptances and expanded globally. Through partnerships with Anthropic, ElevenLabs, Synthesia, Ofcom, DBT, AI Tinkerers, Antler and London Tech Week, the Hub has established itself as the place where Britain’s leading AI founders meet, collaborate and scale.
⚖️ Founders Law expanded its presence with a new office in the UAE and launched the UAE Law Store, and their first regional Founders Lounge event. Its milestone year further cemented their role in providing cutting-edge legal solutions for scaling businesses in the region.
🤝 Founders HR has amplified its global footprint, securing partnerships across Asia, Europe, and the US. It was shortlisted for HR Consultancy of the Year at the UK HR Excellence Awards, a testament to its commitment to delivering top-tier talent solutions to growing businesses worldwide.
👩💻 INDI completed an impressive first year, connecting executive assistants from major companies like Google, Salesforce, and Revolut. By uniting this vital workforce across industries, INDI is positioning itself as the go-to platform for businesses seeking efficient and scalable executive support.
🎨 Founders Makers made its mark this year by driving innovation for startups like Stacks AI and Novai. Its expansion into the UAE and KSA signals strong demand in markets where ambition is accelerating. If you’re ready to scale your brand and business, it is the creative force you need on your team.
🗓️ Grip powered over 1,000 events in 2025, including major events like CES and SXSW. With new AI-powered products like the Smart Event Badges and AI Assistant, Grip is revolutionising event management. Catch Grip at your next event in 2026!
💡01Founders is closing the digital skills gap, launching impactful programmes in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud DevOps for the next generation. Its collaboration with global students and representation at major events makes it a key partner for businesses looking to upskill their workforce.
🤖 London Tech Week was a huge success with keynotes from Jensen Huang and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and the launch of LTW365, keeping the conversation going year-round. If you’re looking to be at the cutting edge of tech, LTW should be on your radar for 2026.
🎯 Miroma Founders Network had a successful launch, co-hosting the inaugural CMO Forum in November 2025. With the right partnerships and a growing network, it is positioning themselves as the strategic platform for scaling companies.
🦾 Tech Nation delivered a landmark year. The climate portfolio is sharper than ever; Libra returned with a countryside retreat; Rising Stars set a new benchmark with £3 million on offer; and Future Fifty was launched at No10 by the Prime Minister. The first Landed forum brought together leaders across nature, fashion and biodiversity. At London Tech Week, the “It Takes a Tech Nation” campaign highlighted collective responsibility for UK tech leadership. It also secured an extension to continue endorsing the Global Talent Visa, supporting world-class talent into the UK. If you’re looking to expand and scale in the UK, Tech Nation remains a key partner for growth.
⚙️ Founders Factory backed 55 new companies, including 8 built in-house through the venture studio. It also launched strategic partnerships with leading names like HSBC and Hitachi. With a portfolio of 400+ startups across five continents, it was named the UK’s #1 startup hub by the Financial Times.
👥 Founders Keepers grew its network of exceptional scaling companies, supporting leadership searches for Whatnot, Sierra, AutoScout24, Dexory, Anybotics, and others. Through cross-functional panels and community-building events, it offers unique leadership solutions tailored to scaling businesses.
🏅 Founders Pledge marked its tenth anniversary in 2025, with a community of 2,200+ entrepreneurs and investors donating over $2 billion to global non-profit causes. Its 10 Years of Impact Report highlights the scale of this decade-long contribution. This year also saw the launch of the Rapid Response Fund, which raised over $12 million to address urgent funding gaps following foreign aid cuts.
📈 firstminute capital has seen exceptional momentum across Europe’s early-stage ecosystem this year, backing standout founders from seed through scale. Highlights included n8n’s $2.5b Series C with Accel and NVIDIA, and continued support for Wayve following its record-breaking AI raise.
A Look Ahead: What’s Next for 2026
Looking ahead, we are already planning for another exciting year. In 2026, we’ll be heading to Mumbai for FF India on February 23rd and unveiling The Longevity Show in London in June. We’re also launching FoundersX, co-hosted by FFG and HumanX, and will be at Davos in January…
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our 2025 journey. We’re looking forward to continuing to build, scale, and innovate together in 2026 and beyond. Stay tuned for our upcoming events, reports, and new initiatives that will continue to shape the future of tech!
