Forefront Venture
Venture capitalActively deployingSeattle · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Forefront Venture Partners backs high-growth, revenue-generating, early-stage companies led by innovative founders, investing regardless of sector. The firm emphasizes a robust deal pipeline and thorough due diligence that benefits both founders and its investor base of accredited individuals and family offices. It communicates transparently and requires regular portfolio reporting. For founders, it offers strategic guidance, network introductions, fundraising assistance, and hands-on support around go-to-market, financial projections, and product growth, positioning itself as a long-term partner through to exit.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 67 of 99 portfolio companiesSaaS ×36AI & Machine Learning ×24Enterprise Software ×16Consumer ×14Fintech ×11Marketplaces ×10PropTech ×10Data & Infrastructure ×8
HQs:United States×55Canada×2United Kingdom×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 53 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×352 founders×103 founders×64+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 64 founders with education data
Stanford University ×6University of Michigan ×3Brown University ×2California State University, Chico ×2Carnegie Mellon University ×2Colorado State University ×2Columbia Business School ×2Columbia University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 60 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×13Finance & Accounting ×13Economics ×12Business & Management ×11Engineering ×10Law ×3Humanities ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 64 founders with career history
Morgan Stanley ×3Opiniion ×3UserTesting ×3Agency.com ×2Altman Vilandrie & Company ×2Ey ×2Loring, Inc. ×2PA Consulting Group ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD · 15 hold an MBA (of 63 with degree data)
Investments · 99 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 12019 · 12018 · 22017 · 22015 · 12014 · 210 dated
Grove is an e-commerce platform that curates and sells household and personal care products vetted against health and environmental standards.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US
Stuart Landesberg(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Clark(Director)inJordan SavageinJeff Yurcisin(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director)inTom Siragusa(Chief Financial Officer)inKeith Davey(Chief Technology Officer)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalBullpen CapitalGlynn Capital ManagementGutbrain VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCNorwest Venture Partners+7 more
Zoomcar operates a digital peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace in emerging markets, primarily India, connecting vehicle owners with individuals needing short to medium-term transportation access through a mobile and web platform that includes GPS tracking, driver ratings, and keyless vehicle entry technology.
Deepankar Tiwari(Chief Executive Officer)Sachin Gupta(Chief Financial Officer)Shachi Singh(Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Alexi builds private cloud AI infrastructure for law firms, enabling intelligent systems that connect knowledge, workflows, and data while maintaining client control and security.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechToronto, CA
Mark Doble(CEO at Alexi)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsBeresford VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Draper AssociatesDrive CapitalFf Venture CapitalTechstars+1 more
New York, US
Joseph DiTomaso(Founder)inWilliam Pearson(Executive Officer)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianNew York Venture Partners
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Barn & Willow sells custom window treatments — drapes and shades — made from Belgian flax linen and organic cotton fabrics, offered directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commercePropTechMenlo Park, US
Trisha Roy(Founder)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcRanch VenturesVTF Capital
BetterYou uses AI and cognitive science to build workplace wellness programs that encourage healthier habits such as better sleep, more physical activity, and social connection.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechWellness & Fitness
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAtland VenturesCapital Midwest FundEvolution VenturesGeekdomGreat North VenturesGROOVE CAPITAL+3 more
Rezolve AI is a conversational AI platform for digital retail that uses a proprietary language model built on eCommerce data to enable product discovery, personalized recommendations, and transactions.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSLondon, GB
Arthur Yao(Deputy CEO)Oliver(APAC Leader and Agentic Commerce Lead)Sauvik(CTO)David(Chief Experience Officer)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersMighty CapitalProeza VenturesTech Square VenturesOperator StackY Combinator
Bluffworks makes versatile, durable men's and women's apparel, starting with travel pants, built with technical fabrics that are wrinkle resistant, moisture wicking, and machine washable.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Stefan Loble(President & CEO)inScott Sklar(Director)Natalie Hunter(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAssembled Brands
Calm is a mental health app offering guided meditations, sleep stories, soundscapes, and stress-relief tools designed to help users manage anxiety, improve sleep, and build healthy habits for overall wellness.
HealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessMiami, US
David Ko(CEO)Tyler Tringas(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAcumen AmericaBrighter CapitalCherubic VenturesConnect VenturesElefundEQUIAM+18 more
Carver Edison provides equity plan management software for public companies, enabling employees to participate in stock purchase plans through patented cashless participation technology that reduces expense and dilution while creating employee wealth.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSAustin, US
Aaron Shapiro(Executive Officer, Director)Greg Barton(Executive Officer)inLawrence Hamilton(Director)Prakash Sinha(Executive Officer)Sarah Gielchinsky(Executive Officer)Christine Woodhouse(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersDifferential VenturesManchesterStory Group, LLC
Sift provides AI/ML-powered fraud prevention and risk management for digital marketplaces and consumer platforms, helping companies detect and prevent payment fraud, account takeover, and account abuse at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsNext Coast VenturesOpenView Venture Partners
Chatmeter provides AI-powered reputation management for multi-location businesses, now integrated into the Alchemer platform to manage customer feedback across locations.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSan Diego, US
Collin Holmes(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsSaaS CapitalSandalphon CapitalWestlake International Group
Circuit operates all-electric, tech-enabled shuttle services that provide free, on-demand first/last-mile connections to mass transit and short local trips, working with cities and advertisers.
CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodMobility & TransportationWest Palm Beach, US
James Mirras(Founder)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsK Street CapitalMKBWestchester AngelsImpact Engine
CNote is a cash management and fixed-income investing platform that channels deposits and investments into mission-driven financial institutions such as CDFIs, MDIs, and low-income designated banks and credit unions.
FintechImpact & Social Good
Catherine Berman(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactAstiaBand of AngelsBankTech VenturesCommerce VenturesGolden Seeds+8 more
CStorePro provides cloud-based back-office software for convenience store operators.
Cloud ComputingData & Infrastructure
Arif Momin(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalLaunchCapitalSandalphon CapitalSilicon Badia
Datasembly provides a technology platform that collects real-time, hyperlocal grocery and retail pricing, promotion, and assortment data from over 100,000 stores across hundreds of retailers, both physical and online.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRetail TechSaaSWashington, US
Ben Reich(CEO & Co-Founder)inDaniel GallagherinEric Zuckermanin
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalLaunchCapitalNoro-Moseley PartnersPortfoliaTeamworthy VenturesValor Equity Partners+4 more
DemandStar operates an online procurement marketplace connecting local government agencies with business suppliers, letting governments post bid solicitations and vendors get notified of and submit bids through eBidding tools.
B2B MarketplacesGovTechSaaSSeattle, US
Benjamin Vaught(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Michael Cockrill(Director)Russ Mann(Director)
BoardBoris Wertz(Director)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersCostella KirschBigfoot CapitalVersion One Ventures
Designlab provides training and workshops for design and product teams, focusing on skills in AI, design systems, and emerging tools.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEdTechSeattle, US
Daniel Shapiro(Executive Officer, Director)Harish Venkatesan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsTechstars
Enclave operates coworking spaces and business lounges in the suburbs of Chicago, offering business lounges and private offices for hybrid and remote workers ranging from freelancers to corporate executives.
Future of WorkPropTechGlen Ellyn, US
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersBling CapitalCorazon CapitalNew Stack VenturesGula Tech Adventures
Eva is a personal gifting assistant that helps real estate professionals send personalized closing and referral gifts by email.
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors2.12 AngelsAllied Venture PartnersMPG FundBloomberg Beta
Fremont, US
Rabi Gupta(Executive Officer, Director)Akshay Gupta(Executive Officer, Director)Ashish Kumar(Director)Saxena Satwick(Director)
Co-investorsComcast VenturesStrawberry Creek VenturesAlumni VenturesBloomberg BetaPrecursor Ventures
EVELO manufactures premium electric bikes designed for comfort and long-distance riding, sold direct-to-consumer with industry-leading warranty and support.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareMobility & TransportationSeattle, US
Boris Mordkovich
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsFlagship PioneeringGV (Google Ventures)Kaiser Permanente Ventures
FileInvite provides an automation layer for document collection in commercial lending, helping banks, credit unions, and other lenders reduce document turnaround times and improve borrower experiences.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBroomfield, US
James Sampson(Founder and CEO)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesAngel HQArc AngelsEnterprise AngelsIcehouse VenturesNZ Growth Capital Partners+1 more
Flexa is a careers platform that connects job seekers with companies by providing granular filtering on workplace culture, benefits, flexibility, and progression.
Future of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaS
Molly Johnson-Jones(CEO & Co-Founder)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersAuxxoHaatchRedbus VenturesAda Ventures
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Fuel Me provides a platform for managing fuel procurement, vendor relationships, delivery verification, and compliance across distributed sites.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Carlo Passacantando(Founder)inBoy Schook(Founder)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersHyde Park AngelsInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
Gameflip is an online marketplace where individuals and professional sellers buy and sell gaming items, including in-game items, game codes, and Steam games, with delivery options such as auto-delivery and bot delivery.
E-commerceGamingMarketplaces
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalGoAhead VenturesSocial StartsAccelAlpaca VCLaton Ventures
GRIN is a creator marketing platform for brands, offering tools to discover influencers, manage relationships, handle payments and shipping, run affiliate programs, and track campaign performance.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Brandon Brown(Founder)inRyan Brown(Founder)inRyan Debenham(CEO)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Bullpen CapitalEscalate Capital PartnersEudemian VenturesGood FriendsMoneta Ventures+5 more
Havenly provides virtual and in-person interior design services, connecting customers with professional designers who create personalized plans, select furnishings, and provide 3D renderings of spaces.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechDenver, US
Lee Mayer(Founder & CEO)inEmily Motayed(Founder)
BoardJason Mendelson(Director)inJosh Scott(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalEntrepreneur VenturesFlucas VenturesForward Venture CapitalFoundryGingerbread Capital+9 more
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Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSToronto, CA
Rob Hunter(Founder/CEO)inJef Chedeville(Founder/CTO)inEvan Lodge(Vice President, Chief Technology Officer)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsCostella KirschFundersClubWalnut Venture AssociatesY CombinatorTSVC
Illuma is a FinTech company providing AI-powered voice security and authentication solutions for financial institutions.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechPlano, US
Milind Borkar(Founder)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCurql Collective, LLCNext Level VenturesCapital FactoryLiveOak Ventures
San Francisco, US
Adam Gomolin(Executive Officer, Director)inThaddeus Woodman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLawrence Levitsky(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsIndicator Ventures
iPourIt provides self-serve beverage dispensing technology, including kiosks and tap wall systems, that lets customers pour their own beer, wine, cocktails, and other drinks using RFID activation while operators track consumption and inventory.
HardwareIoTRetail TechLake Forest, US
Brett Jones(Secretary and Treasurer, Common Stock Director)inJoseph McCarthy(President and CEO, Common Stock Director)
BoardJon Spotts(Series A-1 Director)Peter Muzzonigro(Series A-1 Director)Jiri Modry(Series A-1 Director)
Co-investorsPasadena AngelsSandalphon Capital
iPourIt offers self-pour technology to help businesses thrive.
HardwareIoTRetail TechSaaSLake Forest, US
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Jome is a platform that helps homebuyers find, compare, and purchase new construction homes across multiple communities and builders.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketplacesPropTechRetail TechBrooklyn, US
Dan Hnatkovskyy(Founder)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsFlyer One VenturesGeek VenturesPragmatechRoosh VenturesSID Venture PartnersTechstars+1 more
TeamSnap offers a team management app for youth sports coaches, players, and parents, with tools for team communication, scheduling, invoicing, and payment collection.
ConsumerSaaSSports Tech
Andrew Berkowitz(Founder)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalCrawley VenturesPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)The Colorado Impact FundToba Capital
Workforce management and safety platform built to accelerate construction through productivity and safety
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsInsurTechLiebenthal VenturesMetaPropMetaProp Ventures7BC Venture CapitalMartinson Ventures+1 more
Lawmatics offers a software platform for law firms that includes client intake, matter management, document workflows, and automation.
LegalTechMarketing TechSaaSSan Diego, US
Matt Spiegel(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAnkona CapitalBridge Venture FundEniac VenturesLegalTechBridge InvestmentsInterplay Ventures+1 more
Lawn Love is a digital marketplace platform that connects customers with background-checked service professionals for lawn care and outdoor services.
ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSSan Diego, US
Jeremy Yamaguchi(Founder/CEO)inSteve Corcoran(Co-founder and CEO of LawnStarter (leads Lawn Love))
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsY CombinatorAllegro Venture PartnersBullpen CapitalFundersClubLaunchCapital
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Meural produces digital art frames (Meural Canvas and Meural WiFi Photo Frame) that display artwork, NFTs, and personal photos using its patented TrueArt display technology.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Vladimir Vukicevic(Executive Officer, Director)inJerry Hu(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJeffrey Baltimore(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsFirstrock CapitalPartners ResoluteSandalphon CapitalAlpaca VCCorigin VenturesResolute Venture Partners
Monument is a telehealth platform offering video appointments with doctors and therapists for both medical and mental healthcare, with prescriptions sent to a patient's preferred pharmacy.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US
Michael Russell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inTaylor Greene(Director)Ally Tam(Director)Justin Geller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors4D CapitalData Point CapitalEastward Capital PartnersKube VCNextView VenturesRosecliff Ventures+3 more
Namecoach offers audio name-pronunciation recordings that embed online so people can learn how to correctly say each other's names, and supports gender pronoun communication.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPalo Alto, US
Praveen Ramesh Shanbhag(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors640 OxfordAiSprouts VCAUTHENTIC VENTURESBisk VenturesImpact America FundMetaplanet+5 more
Jome helps homebuyers find, compare, and purchase new construction homes by providing access to a comprehensive database of new home communities and plans along with expert guidance throughout the buying process.
AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesPropTech
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture Partners
Michael Goldin(Founder)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsKarma VenturesPerot Jain
NuBrakes provides mobile brake repair services that come directly to customers at their office, home, or apartment in multiple U.S. cities.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSAustin, US
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityBling CapitalCanvas VenturesAutomotive VenturesCapital FactoryContrary
HealthtechDenver, US
Edward Likovich(Executive Officer, Director)inJames Cook(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardThomas Virden(Director)Ben Wire(Director)inChris Saxman(Director)inRohit Seth(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCobalt VenturesFemHealth VenturesHealthtech CapitalRockies Venture ClubSocial Starts+2 more
Cloudera Data Lineage (formerly Octopai) is a SaaS platform that automatically captures and visualizes data lineage across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid data environments with native integrations and universal connectors.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsGefen CapitalMoneta VCNorth First VenturesPerot JainSIBF (Southern Israel Bridging Fund) VCiAngels+1 more
Onfleet provides delivery management software for businesses of all sizes, offering route optimization, driver and customer communication tools, mobile apps, and reporting and analytics.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Mikel Carmenes Cavia(Executive Officer)inKhaled Naim(Founder)inDavid Vetrano(Founder)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsCedar Mundi VenturesDorm RoomHemisphere Ventures LLCMultiplier CapitalSGH CapitalWinklevoss Capital+3 more
OpenReel is a remote video capture and creation platform that lets teams record high-quality (up to 4K) video on any device from any location, with AI-powered editing, branded templates, and secure cloud storage.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianFive Elms CapitalLas Olas Venture Capital
Opiniion provides resident insights and engagement software for property managers and owners.
PropTechSaaSLindon, US
Alex Bennett(Founder)inJustin Bingham(Executive Officer)inDevin ShurtleffinMark Bennettin
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsRET Ventures
OwnLocal provides software that helps local media companies enable their advertiser customers to run digital advertising campaigns.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentAustin, US
Jason NovekinJeremy MimsinLloyd Armbrustin
Co-investors500 GlobalBaseline VenturesY Combinator
Paintzen is an online platform for booking professional painting projects, offering instant online quotes or in-person estimates and connecting customers with local, licensed painting crews.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechNew York, US
Michael Russell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJustin Geller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRichard Kilgannon(President & Chief Executive Officer)Peter Prodromou(Chief Marketing Officer)inPaul Neenan(Chief Financial Officer)Jason Card(Senior Vice President of Operations)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAngelPadBullpen CapitalExpansion Venture CapitalAlpaca VCData Point CapitalLerer Hippeau+3 more
Chicago, US
NOVACK JULIE(Executive Officer, Director)inJulie Novack(Founder)inJohn Haro(Founder)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsDundee Venture CapitalGreat North VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcHearstLabHyde Park Venture PartnersInvestHER Ventures+5 more
PayRange operates an IoT platform that enables mobile payments for unattended retail machines like vending machines and air/water dispensers.
ConsumerFintechIoTRetail TechPortland, US
Paresh Patel(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)MatrixNycaNyca Partners
PDI provides financial and timesheet management software for convenience stores, enabling automated payroll processing, expense tracking, and real-time financial visibility through a centralized platform.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaS
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsSandalphon Capital
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsForum VenturesLauder PartnersTeamworthy VenturesCraft Ventures
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Interactive retail display technology connecting brands and their products with digital media
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalOverton Venture CapitalSandalphon CapitalAlpaca VCCorigin Ventures+1 more
PreFix offers a membership-based home maintenance service that coordinates repairs, preventive maintenance, and contractor access for homeowners.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerIoTMarketplacesPropTechAustin, US
James Bilodeau(Founder and CEO)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkFirebrand VenturesMatchstick VenturesMoonshots CapitalNewlin Ventures+1 more
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PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
PTO Exchange is a patented, IRS-compliant platform that allows employees to convert the value of unused paid time off into retirement savings, emergency funds, student loan repayments, health savings, charitable donations, and other financial benefits at no cost to employers.
FintechHR TechSaaSUnited States, US
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersFin CapitalWestRiver GroupSpringTime VenturesTTV Capital
Remoovit offers a pickup service that collects a wide range of household items, including furniture, home decor, electronics, art, clothing, toys, sporting goods, and appliances.
Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Austin RachlininLuis Perezin
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalAllied Venture PartnersKrillion VenturesL'ATTITUDE VenturesVamosVentures
Rentgrata operates a resident referral and ambassador platform that lets prospective renters chat with current residents before leasing, while automating referral programs and surfacing AI-generated insights from those conversations.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSChicago, US
Ben Margolit(Co-founder)inSam McArtor(Co-founder & COO)inZach Sloan(Co-founder & Chief Sales Officer)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcM25Bigfoot Capital
Rockbot offers a platform for businesses to manage in-location audio and visual experiences, including licensed background music, digital signage, in-store TV content, guest song requests, and audio/visual advertising.
AdTechMedia & EntertainmentRetail TechSaaSOakland, US
Garrett Dodge(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardGabe Karp(Director)inDavid Spector(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesBonfire VenturesQuest Venture PartnersXG VenturesDetroit Venture PartnersSusa Ventures
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersEudemian VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsKima VenturesNotation Capital
Scan.com operates a national imaging network connecting payers, providers, and patients with accredited diagnostic imaging centers, offering transparent scheduling, pricing, and digital report delivery.
B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS
Charlie Bullock(Co-founder and CEO)inOliver Knight(Co-founder and COO)inJoe Daniels(Co-founder, Design Engineering)Khalid Latief(Co-founder, Consultant Radiologist)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsCadron Capital PartnersCorewell Health VenturesFounders FactoryFounders Factory NYOnstageOxford+4 more
Boundless provides U.S. immigration services that combine software with in-house legal review to help applicants prepare and submit family green card, employment-based, O-1, and EB-1 visa applications.
LegalTechSaaSSeattle, US
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersFoundryTrilogy Equity PartnersAnthos CapitalFoundation Capital
Sift provides an AI-powered platform for fraud prevention and risk decisioning that helps digital businesses detect and manage online fraud.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsInsight PartnersStripesSpark CapitalFINTOP CapitalFlucas VenturesFounders Circle Capital+5 more
Skopenow provides an open-source intelligence (OSINT) platform that automates digital investigations by merging public data with AI.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechNew York City, US
Robert Douglas(Executive Officer, Director)inDiane Krause(Director)Mark Derrenberger(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsTechstarsAlpine MeridianColle Capital PartnersContour Venture PartnersMS&AD VenturesNXT Ventures+1 more
Sphere develops unified augmented reality software that integrates with enterprise systems like CRM, ERP, and LMS platforms.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Sven Brunner(Co-Founder and CEO)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsBDev VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCoinbase VenturesFelicis VenturesKraken VenturesMicron Ventures+1 more
Sprout.ai provides AI-powered software to insurance companies for intelligent decision-making, helping them reduce costs, improve customer experience, and support growth.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechInsurTechSaaSLondon, GB
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsEvolution VenturesPortfolio VenturesTechstarsAmadeus Capital PartnersAmadeus Capital SAKickstart Ventures+3 more
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAlbum VCDaphniIndex VenturesKima Ventures
Trajektory provides data analytics and insights for sports sponsorship spending, helping brand marketers measure and optimize their sponsorship investments in sports properties.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSSports Tech
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Service Provider CapitalTechOperators Venture Capital
Turn provides a background screening platform designed for high-volume hiring of hourly, salaried, and gig workers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSChicago, US
Rahier Rahman(Founder and CEO)inRahman(CEO)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsBlueTree Venture CapitalClearBridge InvestmentsFirsthand Technology Value FundSilicon Road Ventures
UpContent is a platform for discovering, curating, and distributing content articles to help organizations find credible insights and build audience trust.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSPittsburgh, US
Scott Rogerson(CEO)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsBeni Venture Capital
User Interviews provides a research platform with tools for managing panels, teams, and studies, including participant databases, permissions, reports, and governance features.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSBrooklyn, US
Bob Saris(Executive Officer)inBasel Fakhoury(Executive Officer, Director)inDennis Meng(Executive Officer, Director)inTJ Mahony(Director)in
BoardMark Volchek(Director)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsDorm RoomEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)K Street CapitalRemarkable VenturesSageview CapitalTeamworthy Ventures+5 more
Vant4ge builds a Digital Intelligence Platform for corrections agencies, including a patent-pending agentic AI interviewer (AIDA) and validated risk and needs assessment tools.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSSalt Lake City, US
Sean Hosman(Chief Executive Officer)Marjorie Rist(Chief Solutions Officer)inCasey Riley(Chief Technology Officer)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsSandalphon Capital
Veritonic offers an analytics platform for marketers that unifies creative testing, brand lift, and attribution to measure advertising performance across CTV, social, podcasting, and digital audio and video channels.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSKillingworth, US
Scott Simonelli(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Eisner(Executive Officer)
BoardDaniel Hanks(Director)inDaniel Borok(Director)Mark Wachen(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsProgress VenturesSWaN & Legend Venture PartnersUpstage VenturesGreycroftImagination CapitalLavrock Ventures+4 more
Wanderu is a booking platform that searches and compares bus and train travel across more than 500 ground transportation companies, letting travelers sort by price, time, or rating and book tickets directly online or in-app.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityBoston, US
Eddy Wong(Executive Officer, Promoter)inIgor Bratnikov(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inPolina Raygorodskaya(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inKate Thompsonin
BoardMarc Michel(Director)Rogelio de los Santos(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalRunway Venture PartnersAlta VenturesDrummond Road CapitalMetamorphic Ventures
Wevorce provides mediated divorce services using attorney-mediators and supplementary financial and parenting experts to help couples reach customized settlements while prioritizing child welfare and affordability over adversarial litigation.
ConsumerLegalTechSeattle, US
Michelle Crosby(Founder/CEO)inJeff Reynolds(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Michaud(Executive Officer)
BoardMark Solon(Director)Alexander Toeldte(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalService Provider CapitalY CombinatorFoundation Capital
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Xilo provides customizable insurance software with dedicated support for agents and brokers to manage their operations without significant workflow changes.
InsurTechSaaS
Eli Zaragoza(Co-founder)inJon Corrin(CEO)in
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAct One VenturesAllied Venture PartnersCove FundNew Stack VenturesValuestream Ventures
Zoneomics aggregates zoning and land use data from fragmented city sources into a single platform where users can search, filter, and generate zoning reports and certified zoning letters, as well as access the data via API.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSBoca Raton, US
Matthew Player(CEO)inAsim Mushtaq(CTO)in
BoardJonathan Britton(Director)Robert Setton(Director)Robert Becker(Director)Sara Player(Director)
PartnerPhil Nadel· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersBDev VenturesRosecliff Ventures
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AlexiBarn & WillowBoundlessFuelMeIllumaLeagueSideLuminate HealthPeerSpotRachioScancomTurboAppeal
Exits · 9
2 IPOs · 7 acquisitions · showing 7Grove CollaborativeNYSE: GROVZoomcarOTC: ZCARChargebackacq. by SiftKorrioacq. by Waud CapitalLawn Loveacq. by LawnStarteroctopai_acq. by ClouderaTurnacq. by Autonomous talent
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
PDI · bnnbloomberg.ca · Aug 24, 2026
CStorePro · saasworthy.com · Aug 15, 2026
Fuel · indianretailer.com · Aug 5, 2026
PTO Exchange · ptoexchange.com · Jul 19, 2026
HAVENLY · permitgrab.com · Jul 17, 2026
Calm · funderintel.com · Jul 16, 2026
Lawn Love · yourgreenpal.com · Jul 9, 2026
Sprout.ai · technode.global · Jul 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Forefront Venture made?
- Forefront Venture has 99 tracked investments, 9 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Forefront Venture invest at?
- Forefront Venture invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Forefront Venture focus on?
- Forefront Venture focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Forefront Venture located?
- Forefront Venture is headquartered in Seattle, US.
- Who does Forefront Venture co-invest with?
- Forefront Venture most often shares deals with Allied Venture Partners, 500 Global, Sandalphon Capital, among 260 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Connect - Episode 251 - Phil Nadel of Forefront Venture Partners
Hall Martin · Phil Nadel
Backing Extraordinary Founders with Founder of Forefront Venture Partners Phil Nadel
FinStrat Management, Inc. · Phil Nadel
Evaluating Co-Founder Compatibility - Phil Nadel, Managing Director.; Forefront Venture Partners
Riderflex · Phil Nadel
Phil Nadel, Forefront Venture Partners - The Best Companies Are Founded By Folks Who...
The Meb Faber Show · Phil Nadel
Ep. 313 w/ Phil Nadel from Forefront Venture Partners (formerly Barbara Corcoran Venture Partners)
Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / Podcast · Phil Nadel
What does Forefront ventures look for when investing in a startup with Phil Nadel
Life Self Mastery · Phil Nadel
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Co-investors · 17
Teamworthy Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm led by Managing Partner Thomas D. Lehrman, with offices in New York and Nashville, and a network of operator venture partners.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
FundersClub is an online venture capital firm and startup investing platform that gives accredited investors access to vetted early-stage startups from Silicon Valley and beyond.
Index Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm that backs companies from Seed to IPO and beyond, including through its dedicated seed fund Index Origin.
AngelPad is a seed-stage startup accelerator that has run programs since 2010, backing early companies including Postmates.
Nyca Partners is a fintech-focused venture capital firm that invests primarily in early-stage financial services and technology companies, offering founders strategic support and access to a large advisor network.
Version One Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs mission-driven founders building technology companies with generational potential, often committing from day one before a category is clear.
Geek Ventures is an early-stage venture firm founded by immigrants that backs immigrant entrepreneurs with capital and network connections.
Band of Angels is a formal organization of 150+ angel investors, primarily former and current technology executives, that conducts weekly member events and monthly deal pitch dinners. Since its founding in 1994 as the first organized high-tech angel investment group in the USA, it has invested in over 500 companies, achieving 97 profitable mergers and acquisitions and 17 IPOs.
Moonshots Capital is an early-stage technology venture capital firm founded and led by military veterans who have invested in U.S. companies since 2004.
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
SciFi is the venture fund of Max and Nellie Levchin, an early-stage generalist firm partnering with founders tackling hard problems, with emphasis on fintech, artificial intelligence, and science.
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Madrona Venture GroupHustle FundLaunchpad Venture GroupRevaiaNetwork VC
Firms observed investing alongside Forefront Venture, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Forefront Venture's recorded portfolio.
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AirTree Ventures runs Pathfinders, a free four-week in-person program in Sydney for young builders (high-school graduates up to age 23) to work on a real product, access the AirTree team and founders, and build a peer network.