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.
Board
Investors · 8
How we know: Bling Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
How we know: BY Venture Partners's portfolio page · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us
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How we know: Jazzya Investments's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Tuesday Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
How we know: westerntech.com · Not right? Tell us
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$29.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2016
▶$29.5MraisedJul 2016 · 66 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- 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
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.







