FastForward U
Overview
FastForward U is a university-based accelerator that serves as the hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation at Johns Hopkins University, providing funding, resources, and mentorship to student ventures.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| WellCheq | Jun 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Drūl | Dec 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Tato Labs | Jul 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Gargoyle Systems | Jul 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| CodaHx | Dec 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is FastForward U based?
FastForward U is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
When was FastForward U founded?
FastForward U was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does FastForward U have?
FastForward U has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in FastForward U's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include WellCheq, Drūl, Tato Labs, Gargoyle Systems, CodaHx.
What was FastForward U's most recent investment shown here?
FastForward U's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Gargoyle Systems in 2026.
What sectors does FastForward U focus on?
FastForward U focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does FastForward U focus on?
FastForward U typically invests at the Early stage.