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Forward

San Francisco, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Forward was founded in 2015 by Adrian Aoun.

AA
Adrian AounFounder2016–2024
DYDaniel Yoon
Daniel YoonFounder
DLDarryl Luo
Darryl LuoFounder
EF
Erik FreyFounder
IA
Ilya AbyzovFounder
RJRiley Janjis
Riley JanjisFounder
RS
Robert SebastianFounder

Board

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Ram ShriramBoard director
KRKeith Rabois
Keith RaboisBoard directorManaging Director at Khosla Ventures
MV
Max VentillaBoard director

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$29.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2016

▶$29.5MraisedJul 2016 · 66 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adrian AounExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ram ShriramDirector
  • Keith RaboisDirector
  • Max VentillaDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$29.5M
First sale
Jul 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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

4 people who came through Forward went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Forward?
Forward was founded by Adrian Aoun in 2015.
Who are Forward's investors?
Forward's investors include Bling Capital, BY Venture Partners, Expa, Jazzya Investments, Tuesday Capital, Western Technology Investment, Khosla Ventures, Lakestar.
How much funding has Forward raised?
Forward has disclosed $29.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Forward headquartered?
Forward is headquartered in San Francisco, US.