Forward VC
Overview
Forward Venture Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups. They support entrepreneurs who are driving innovation in sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital health, and consumer technology. They provide not only financial capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help startups scale and succeed in competitive markets . Forward VC's approach includes partnering closely with founders to navigate challenges, access new markets, and optimize business strategies. They are committed to backing visionary entrepreneurs with disruptive ideas that have the potential to make a substantial impact .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadence | Dec 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Turion Space | Nov 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Trinsic | Jun 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Zight | Jan 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Brink Commerce | Dec 2023 | VC Round | Lead |
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Key People
Vincent Wols
Founder
Ruud Dekker
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Forward VC based?
Forward VC is headquartered in Netherlands.
When was Forward VC founded?
Forward VC was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does Forward VC have?
Forward VC has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Forward VC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kadence, Turion Space, Trinsic, Zight, Brink Commerce.
What was Forward VC's most recent investment shown here?
Forward VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Brink Commerce in 2023.
What sectors does Forward VC focus on?
Forward VC focuses on Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Forward VC focus on?
Forward VC typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Forward VC's AUM?
Forward VC's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.