Venture Forward Capital
Overview
Venture Forward Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in companies with AI-driven solutions, with a focus on backing serial entrepreneurs.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Time Media Inc. | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ndaOK | Apr 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Arvist | Nov 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Voxelo | Mar 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Sypher | Oct 2025 | Early Funding | Lead |
Key People
Josh Yelen
Founder And Managing Partner
Mike Schatzman
Founder And Managing Partner
Lauren Murphy
Managing Partner
Ohad Tzur
General Partner
Colten Ratz
Venture Partner Family Office Relations
Priyanka Yerandekar
Venture Partner
S.T. Wilkinson
Venture Partner
Sharesz T. Wilkinson
Global Venture Partner Board Advisor
STEM Priyanka Yerandekar
Venture Partner, Investor Relations
Josh Booty
Partner Business Development
Julie Bevacqua
Partner & Chief Platform Officer
Laura Simione
Principal, Head Of Capital Formation Investor Relations
Tupa Gomes
Advisor Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Venture Forward Capital based?
Venture Forward Capital is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Venture Forward Capital founded?
Venture Forward Capital was founded in 2022.
How many portfolio companies does Venture Forward Capital have?
Venture Forward Capital has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Venture Forward Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include First Time Media Inc., ndaOK, Arvist, Voxelo, Sypher.
What was Venture Forward Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Venture Forward Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Voxelo in 2026.
What sectors does Venture Forward Capital focus on?
Venture Forward Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Venture Forward Capital focus on?
Venture Forward Capital typically invests at the Early stage.