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Forest

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 10 known investors

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Forest is an operational backend platform for regulated companies that orchestrates workflows combining human teams, AI agents, and third-party tools with full auditability and compliance controls. It enables operations in financial services and crypto through case management, KYC/KYB onboarding, sanction screening, and other regulated processes, deployed within customer infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Forest was founded in 2017 by Sandro Munda.

SMSandro Munda
Sandro MundaFounder & CEO
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Thibauld ElziereNamed on SEC filing

Board

JDJean de La Rochebrochard
Jean de La RochebrochardBoard MemberManaging Partner at Kima Ventures

Investors · 10

Notion Capitallisted by Notion CapitalLondon · $1M – $100M

How we know: Notion Capital's portfolio page · funding news · tech.eu · Not right? Tell us

Runa Capitallisted by Runa CapitalLuxembourg · $500K – $5M

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CometareportedMexico City · $100K – $5M

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Fen VenturesreportedSantiago

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TheVentureCityreportedMiami · $1M – $4M

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Also in the syndicate · 4

B8 Venture PartnersFintex CapitalGüil Mobility VenturesOKAI

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$10.8M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2017–2026

▶$3.8MraisedDec 2017 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thibauld ElziereDirector
  • Jean de La RochebrochardDirector
  • Sandro MundaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$3.8M
Amount sold
$3.8M
First sale
Dec 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Forest went on to found or lead other companies.

Alexandre HuckertInvestorFounded LifenQuentin NickmansMember Board of DirectorsFounded Aircall

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Frequently asked questions

What does Forest do?
Forest is an operational backend platform for regulated companies that orchestrates workflows combining human teams, AI agents, and third-party tools with full auditability and compliance controls. It enables operations in financial services and crypto through case management, KYC/KYB onboarding, sanction screening, and other regulated processes, deployed within customer infrastructure.
Who founded Forest?
Forest was founded by Sandro Munda in 2017.
Who are Forest's investors?
Forest's investors include Kima Ventures, Notion Capital, Runa Capital, Cometa, Fen Ventures, TheVentureCity.
How much funding has Forest raised?
Forest has disclosed $10.8M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Forest headquartered?
Forest is headquartered in San Francisco, US.