Forepont Capital Partners
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 24 people tracked
Also known as FOREPONT CAPITAL LLC
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Investment thesis
Forepont Capital Partners invests in early-stage companies before their inflection point, targeting ventures with the potential to improve the lives of millions. Its focus centers on 'Brain AI' — artificial intelligence that advances neuroscience — and applications of that technology across healthcare, safety, education, defense, and device control. The firm also backs biological frameworks that improve AI performance and efficiency and unlock new capabilities. Forepont typically retains a board seat in most portfolio companies, sizing its positions to maintain influence, and supports its companies scientifically, technologically, and strategically through its expertise and network.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 24 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 14 of 17 portfolio companiesMedical Devices ×10Biotech ×7Healthtech ×7Deep Tech ×6Digital Health ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2
HQs:United States×6France×5
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×22 founders×54+ founders×2
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 32024 · 12023 · 12021 · 12018 · 17 dated
Restera develops neurostimulation and sleep therapy medical devices, bringing over 75 years of combined expertise in these areas with 100+ FDA approvals.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Rick O'Connor(CEO)
Co-investorsSupermoon CapitalAphelion CapitalDns CapitalGreatPoint Ventures
Ansella Therapeutics develops novel vaginal formulations for women's health conditions using biomimetic materials science and biomedical engineering, focused on treating menopause, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, vaginal mucositis, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and vaginal infections.
BiotechFemTechMedical DevicesAustin, US
BCV Systems develops a mechatronic guidewire system using shape memory alloy actuators to optimize navigation during minimally invasive endovascular procedures for stroke treatment and other vascular interventions.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesParis, FR
Dr Raphaël Blanc(Co-Founder, President)Jérôme Szewczyk(Co-Founder)inJean-Baptiste Cazeneuve(Co-Founder, CTO)in
BayBridgeDigital is a Salesforce consulting firm that helps retailers, healthcare, real estate, education, and hospitality companies with digital transformation through CRM implementation, data management, and cloud platform integration.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
Alain Attias(Founder)inGuy Jerusalmi(Executive Officer)
BeCareLink builds AI-enhanced mobile platforms for remote neurological assessments, allowing patients to monitor their neurological health from home while helping clinicians and researchers track disease progression.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Lawrence Rubin(Co-founder)Charisse D. Litchman(Co-founder)
BioSpeedia is a biotechnology company that develops and produces rapid lateral-flow diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, including tests for bacterial meningitis and SARS-CoV-2.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Evelyne Begaud(Co-founder & President)Yves Germani(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)in
Blackrock Neurotech develops a neurotechnology platform, including brain-computer interface systems, aimed at improving patient lives and treating neurological conditions.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Florian Solzbacher(Co-Founder & CSO)inMarcus Gerhardt(Co-Founder & CEO)inThomas Thiele(CFO)in
BoardChristian Angermayer(Co-Chairman)Tim Sievers(Co-Chairman)
Co-investors2050 CapitalCatalio Capital Management, LPPresight CapitalWPSS InvestmentsTether
Exeliom Biosciences is a biotechnology company developing biotherapies, with work in areas such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and colitis).
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesParis, FR
Harry Sokol(Scientific Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBpifranceAgoranovAuriga PartnersUI Investissement
GPN Vaccines is a clinical-stage company developing vaccines against bacterial pathogens, including a vaccine to prevent pneumococcal disease.
BiotechHealthtechNew York, US
Timothy Hirst(Executive Officer, Director)James Selkirk(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsKern Capital, LLCShearwater Capital
Portola Valley, US
William Deihl(Executive Officer)Steven T. Kent(Executive Officer, Director)Harold Kent(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJason Camm(Director)
Co-investorsAphelion CapitalEclipse VenturesGreatPoint Ventures
Okeiro is a medical platform using predictive algorithms to monitor transplant and chronic disease patients.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Co-investorsRed River WestAlven
Precision is an AI platform paired with operators who build, train, and run AI agents across a company's marketing, delivery, support, operations, and finance functions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Matt Verlaque(Founder)in
Co-investorsRevUp Capital216 CapitalAlumni VenturesB CapitalB Capital GroupDraper Associates+3 more
Precision Neuroscience develops a minimally invasive, high-bandwidth brain-computer interface, including its Layer 7 cortical interface, initially aimed at helping people with paralysis control digital devices and robotics using their thoughts.
Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York, US
Benjamin Rapoport(President, Chief Science Officer)inMichael Mager(Chief Executive Officer)inCraig Mermel(President and Chief Product Officer)inMIchael Kaswan(Chief Financial Officer)Konstantinos Alataris(President)inBenjamin Rapoport Michael Mager(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBasecamp FundDraper AssociatesPerridon Ventures+3 more
Synchron develops brain-computer interface technology delivered via catheter to restore or improve motor and cognitive function in people with impairment or decline.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesCampbell, US
Thomas James Oxley(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Opie(Founder)inThomas Oxley(Founder)inTom Oxley(Founder)
BoardRahul Sharma(Director)Alex Morgan(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesARCH Venture PartnersID8 InvestmentsIn-Q-TelK2 GlobalKaleida Capital+15 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Ansella TherapeuticsEnquyst Technologies
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSynchron · finsmes.com · Nov 6, 2025
Okeiro · finsmes.com · Apr 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Forepont Capital Partners made?
- Forepont Capital Partners has 17 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Forepont Capital Partners invest at?
- Forepont Capital Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Forepont Capital Partners focus on?
- Forepont Capital Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, FemTech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Forepont Capital Partners located?
- Forepont Capital Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Forepont Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Forepont Capital Partners leads investment rounds.
- Who does Forepont Capital Partners co-invest with?
- Forepont Capital Partners most often shares deals with Alumni Ventures, ARCH Venture Partners, B Capital Group, among 24 tracked co-investors.
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