Forerunner
Founded 2019 · 14 known investors
Forerunner is a geospatial intelligence platform for governments and regulated industries managing critical infrastructure, unifying geospatial data, field operations, and AI-powered workflows on top of existing systems. It provides map-based asset and permit tracking, configurable inspection and violation workflows, and automated reporting for agencies overseeing the built environment.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS
Founders & leadership
Forerunner was founded in 2019 by JT White.
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JT WhiteinFounder
Investors · 14
Bright VenturesNew York
Gutter CapitalNew York · $1.5M
8VCreportedAustin · $100K – $50M
Menlo VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $20M
MVP VenturesreportedChicago
NeoreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)reportedMenlo Park · $200K – $40M
Notable CapitalreportedSilicon Valley · $5M – $50M
PLUS CapitalreportedVenice · $100K – $1M
Together FundreportedBangalore · $1M – $10M
Also in the syndicate · 4
AcrewForerunnerGoodwaterPeak XV
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BAug 2026
Menlo Ventures (lead), 8VC, Acrew, Forerunner, Goodwater, MVP Ventures, NEA, Neo Ventures, Notable Capital, Peak XV, PLUS Capital, Together Fund
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Forerunner do?
- Forerunner is a geospatial intelligence platform for governments and regulated industries managing critical infrastructure, unifying geospatial data, field operations, and AI-powered workflows on top of existing systems. It provides map-based asset and permit tracking, configurable inspection and violation workflows, and automated reporting for agencies overseeing the built environment.
- Who founded Forerunner?
- Forerunner was founded by JT White in 2019.
- Who are Forerunner's investors?
- Forerunner's investors include Bright Ventures, Gutter Capital, 8VC, Menlo Ventures, MVP Ventures, Neo, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Notable Capital and 2 more.