FORWARD
PrivateLast Round
Seed
May 30, 2024
Total Funding Raised
$29.08M
Company Overview
FORWARD operates in Enterprise Software and is based in Seattle, Washington. Its latest recorded funding round was a Seed round in May 2024.
FORWARD is a software company that provides a program administration infrastructure platform for governments, nonprofits, and foundations to manage economic mobility programs.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
Workflow Automation, Compliance & Risk, Vertical SaaS, Digital Payments
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
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FORWARD Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | May 30, 2024 | ||||
| Series A | Jul 19, 2017 | ||||
| Seed | Sep 8, 2016 |
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FORWARD Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Commerce Ventures | Seed |
| Founders' Co-op | Series A, Seed |
| Elefund | Seed |
| John S. and James L. Knight Foundation | Seed |
| Ignition Partners | Series A |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Grant |
| Urban Us | Seed |
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- Nov 23, 2025
Added Laura Evans as a customer.
- Nov 23, 2025
Added St. Louis Benchmarking, a healthcare analytics startup, as a customer.
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FORWARD Filings
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Is FORWARD a public or private company?
FORWARD is a private company.
What is the current stock price of FORWARD?
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How much is FORWARD worth (valuation)?
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Can I buy FORWARD stock?
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When was FORWARD's last funding round?
FORWARD's most recent funding round was Seed on May 30, 2024.
Who are the main investors in FORWARD?
Key investors in FORWARD include Commerce Ventures, Elefund, Ignition Partners, True Ventures.
Will FORWARD IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for FORWARD.
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