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Forward Networks

Palo Alto, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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1,195 people in our graph share verified history with the Forward Networks team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Founders & leadership

Forward Networks was founded in 2013 by Brandon Heller and David Erickson.

BHBrandon Heller
Brandon HellerinCo-Founder / CTOCTO and Co-founder at Forward
DEDavid Erickson
David Ericksonin𝕏Co-founder · CEOCEO and Co-founder at Forward

Board

ASAndreas Stavropoulos
Andreas Stavropoulosin𝕏Board directorPartner at Threshold Ventures
LW
L. William KrauseBoard director

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 1

A. Capital

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$113M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2013–2022

$50MraisedJan 2023 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • L. William KrauseDirector
  • Victor HwangDirector
  • Brandon HellerDirector
  • Nikhil HandigolExecutive Officer
  • David EricksonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joshua MatheusDirector
  • Andreas StavropoulosDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$50M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$35MraisedOct 2019 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David EricksonExecutive Officer, Director
  • L. William KrauseDirector
  • Joshua MatheusDirector
  • Andreas StavropoulosDirector
  • Brandon HellerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$35M
Amount sold
$35M
First sale
Oct 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$16MraisedFeb 2017 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andreas StavropoulosDirector
  • L. William KrauseDirector
  • Brandon HellerExecutive Officer, Director
  • David EricksonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$16M
Amount sold
$16M
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$11.1MraisedNov 2014 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brandon HellerExecutive Officer, Director
  • David EricksonExecutive Officer, Director
  • L. William KrauseDirector
Offering amount
$11.2M
Amount sold
$11.1M
First sale
Oct 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$825KraisedNov 2014 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David EricksonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brandon HellerExecutive Officer, Director
  • L. William KrauseDirector
Offering amount
$825K
Amount sold
$825K
First sale
Sep 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
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

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

In the news

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Forward Networks?
Forward Networks was founded by Brandon Heller, David Erickson in 2013.
Who are Forward Networks's investors?
Forward Networks's investors include S32, Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, Omega Venture Partners, Section 32, Threshold Ventures.
How much funding has Forward Networks raised?
Forward Networks has disclosed $113M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Forward Networks headquartered?
Forward Networks is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.