San Francisco · Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Also known as FORERUNNER VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Forerunner invests in companies being built for humans — both consumer applications where the human relationship is the product and AI-native infrastructure whose architectural decisions shape future building. It emphasizes what people trust, why they adopt, and what endures beyond novelty, seeking category-defining companies with lasting ambition. The firm looks for founders who pair serious technical capability with deliberate decisions about how humans experience and rely on the product: human-first conviction, craft in stack and architecture, and sound judgment under uncertainty. Forerunner most often leads or co-leads at Seed and Series A, and also invests in companies with demonstrated product-market fit approaching inflection points, staying deeply engaged rather than taking exploratory positions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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What they invest in
from 86 of 151 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×36Consumer ×30SaaS ×26E-commerce ×16Enterprise Software ×15Digital Health ×12Direct to Consumer ×12Wellness & Fitness ×12
HQs:United States×51Australia×1Canada×1Spain×1France×1Mexico×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 46 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×252 founders×123 founders×74+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 49 founders with education data
Harvard Business School ×5Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×5Harvard University ×4Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Stanford University ×3The Wharton School ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3Brigham Young University ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 51 founders with career history
McKinsey & Company ×3Square ×3Stanford University ×3Uber ×3Cisco ×2Google ×2Jibe Ventures ×2LinkedIn ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 48 with degree data)
Investments · 151 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 142024 · 32023 · 12022 · 32021 · 12019 · 42017 · 12014 · 12012 · 131 dated
Warby Parker is a direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contacts, and eye exams at affordable prices, with a home try-on service and flexible return policy.
Direct to ConsumerRetail Tech
Dave Gilboa(Founder)in
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalICONIQK2 GlobalLerer HippeauMenlo Ventures+7 more
Arrived enables individual investors to purchase shares in rental properties starting at $100, with the company handling property management and operations.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesPropTechSeattle, US
Ryan Frazier(Co-founder & CEO)inKenny Cason(Founder)inCameron Wu(VP of Investments)
Co-investorsSalesforce VenturesCore Venture Capital75 & SunnyBezos ExpeditionsNeo
Arrived enables individuals to invest in residential rental properties by purchasing fractional shares starting at $100.
B2B MarketplacesFintechPropTechSeattle, US
Ryan Frazier(Co-founder & CEO)inKenneth Cason(Executive Officer, Director)Kenny Cason(Founder)inJoel Mezistrano(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBezos ExpeditionsGood FriendsTechstarsNeoTactile Ventures
Clay (Mesh) builds relationship management software that helps people remember and stay connected with the people in their network.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystStellation CapitalAdapt VenturesNotation CapitalCapitalGChapter One+1 more
Natural builds financial infrastructure that lets AI agents move money autonomously, offering wallets, payments, usage-based billing, credit, and compliance with ACH, wire, RTP, and stablecoin support built in.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFintechMedia & Entertainment
Kahlil(Co-founder & CEO)Eric(Co-founder & CTO)Mikey ShulmanWalt(CPO)
Co-investorsFoundryPivotal Ventures
Overland Park, US
Donald Hawkins(President and CEO of Issuer)Asya Bradley(Co-Founder and COO of Issuer)
Board seatEurie Kim· per SEC Form D · $15M raise · filed Aug 2021
Faire operates a digital marketplace connecting independent retailers with wholesale suppliers, enabling small businesses to discover and purchase products for resale.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Max Rhodes(Founder/CEO)inMarcelo Cortes(Founder/CTO)inDaniele Perito(Founder)inMATTHEW RHODES(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey Kolovson(Founder)
BoardKEITH RABOIS(Director)in
Board seatKirsten Green· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsA*Founders FundGarage CapitalGolden VenturesKhosla VenturesMischief+4 more
ShopShops operates a livestream, interactive cross-border shopping marketplace linking brick-and-mortar retailers with mobile consumers.
New York, US
Liyia Wu(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Qian Hang(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatEurie Kim· per SEC Form D · $35.8M raise · filed Jun 2022
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalLightShed VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)
Medical Bill AI Labs, known as Medbill AI, builds an AI assistant that helps consumers manage healthcare and medical bills.
New York, US
Julien Nakache(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatEurie Kim· per SEC Form D · $16.8M raise · filed Jul 2024
AI-native innovation and product development platform for leading brands.
Agentio is an AI infrastructure platform that enables brands to buy creator media at scale.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechNew York, US
Arthur Leopold(Co-Founder and CEO)inJonathan Meyers(Co-Founder and CTO)in
BoardSarah Tavel(Benchmark director)inEurie Kim(Forerunner managing partner / Series B investor)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAntlerAntler AustraliaBackwards CapitalCraft VenturesProtagonist+2 more
Alchemy 43 offers aesthetic and self-care treatments, providing appointment-based cosmetic services to consumers.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Nicci Levy(Founder)in
Co-investorsBAM VenturesClaritas CapitalExpansion Venture CapitalInnovation Global CapitalMucker CapitalREDO Ventures+2 more
Infrastructure platform for global talent movement through immigration support.
Hybrid healthcare platform providing AI-native virtual care at scale.
AmplifyMD offers a virtual care platform with EHR integrations, automation, embedded AI tools, and a network of remote specialists that lets hospitals and health systems expand physician capacity and add specialty services.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSLos Gatos, US
Anand Nathan(Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer)inMeena Mallipeddi(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inMohan Mallipeddi, MD(Chief Medical Officer)inNijay Patel(Chief Technology Officer)inKurt Blasena(Chief Commercial Officer)in
BoardStephen K. Klasko(Board of Directors)
Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalGreylock PartnersTau VenturesTAU Ventures
Andromeda operates a marketplace connecting AI teams with GPU compute providers, enabling buyers to source distributed compute capacity at scale and sellers to monetize spare infrastructure through a standardized platform with automated benchmarking and unified contracting.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & Infrastructure
Co-investorsParadigmArtesianNFDGPurpose VenturesRethink ImpactStartmate
Dromeda designs empathetic companion robots intended to reduce loneliness and social isolation, primarily for aged care and assisted living facilities.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechRoboticsMelbourne, AU
Grace Brown(Founder)in
Co-investorsGalileo VenturesRethink ImpactStartmateArtesianPurpose VenturesVisible Ventures
Andromeda builds a "digital knowledge twin" that turns technical manuals, service records, and institutional knowledge into a knowledge graph, using AI to deliver source-traced diagnoses and troubleshooting answers for equipment-intensive operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Manish Modh(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapital FactoryThe Veteran FundArtesianNFDGParadigmPurpose Ventures+2 more
Permissioned identity platform enabling agent authentication and data extraction.
Brand-level mini-AI models enabling personalized products at scale.
Ark provides a customizable digital platform for venture capital and private equity firms to manage investor communications, performance reporting, and document sharing with their limited partners.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAcies InvestmentsAloft VCAlta PartnersAmity VenturesArtis VenturesAsymmetric Capital Partners+21 more
Attabotics develops warehouse automation and material handling technology that was acquired by LaFayette Systems, a family-owned organization with 30+ years of experience in the sector.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainCalgary
Scott Gravelle(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementComcast Ventures
Atticus is a law firm that helps people navigate legal issues and find appropriate legal representation, offering free consultations and matching clients with qualified lawyers who work on contingency basis.
LegalTech
Sam Byker(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesFikaTrue VenturesVillage GlobalXYZ Venture CapitalSkip Capital
Audm is a mobile app that converts lengthy journalism articles into narrated audio content using professional voice talent, allowing users to consume written news in audio format.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Christian Brink(Founder)inRyan Wegner(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Away Travel sells luggage and travel accessories directly to consumers online.
Direct to ConsumerTravel & Hospitality
Jen Rubio(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelBAM VenturesComcast VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalTorch CapitalGlobal Founders Capital
Balance provides real-time credit intelligence, embedded financing, and autonomous accounts receivable solutions for B2B transactions.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Bar Geron(Founder)inYoni Shuster(Founder)in
Co-investorsAvid VenturesHubSpot VenturesJibe VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersMu VenturesUpWest+3 more
Building personal and household financial foundation and OS to enable anyone to reach their financial goals.
Modern retirement plans with real control for employee wealth building.
Birdies designs and sells chic, comfort-focused footwear including flats, slides, sneakers, and sandals for women.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSanta Monica, US
Bianca Gates(Executive Officer, Director)inMarisa Sharkey(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Philip Nicholls(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsSlow VenturesNorwest Venture Partners
BloomThat offers same-day and next-day flower delivery through a mobile app and website, serving customers in major U.S. cities and nationwide.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Matthew Schwab(Founder/President)inDavid Bladow(Founder)inChad Powell(Founder/Product + Technology)in
Co-investorsFundersClubY CombinatorFirst Round CapitalInitialized CapitalRainfall VenturesRothenberg Ventures+1 more
Emotional intelligence system for digital products requiring trust and user retention.
Boombox is an all-in-one platform for music makers that consolidates workflow tools for songwriting, production, distribution, and monetization in a single application.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCreator EconomySaaS
India Lossman(Co-Founder | CEO)Max Mathieu(Co-Founder | Head of Engineering)Tom Chavez(Co-Founder | Advisor)
Co-investorsUlu VenturesPelion Venture Partners
Bryzos operates an online marketplace for buying and selling metals, built around its "Gone In 60 Seconds" platform for pricing and procuring metal products.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesNew MaterialsSaint Louis, US
Shep Hickey(CEO & Co-Founder)Lee Letourneau(COO & Co-Founder)Justin Shepard Hickey(Manager)Prathamesh Kulkarni(CTO)
Buffalo Market is a US distributor of mission-driven food and beverage brands focused on affordable organic products.
Calibrate offers a Metabolic Reset weight-loss program that combines GLP-1 medications prescribed by clinicians with lifestyle coaching to help members lose weight and maintain it.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsDeclaration PartnersOptum VenturesPLUS CapitalSamsung NextThreshold VenturesFounders Fund+2 more
Cali is an e-commerce platform serving customers in a Spanish-speaking market, offering delivery services with promotional incentives.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMonterrey, MX
Maurizio Caló Caligaris(Founder)inDavid Arrambide(Founder)in
Co-investorsCM VenturesDalus CapitalMONASHEESStreamlined VenturesY Combinator
Canal is an e-commerce platform that lets brands add other brands' products to their own storefronts via curated dropshipping.
Casa provides homeowners with a dedicated team that manages home maintenance and repairs, handling vendor coordination and home care decisions aligned with the homeowner's interests rather than vendor profits.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerPropTechSan Francisco, US
Michael York(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAdverb VenturesMaven VenturesTrue VenturesAvon Ventures
Casa provides self-custody solutions for bitcoin and stablecoins, offering multi-signature security infrastructure for both individual and institutional users.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsChampion Hill VenturesF-Prime CapitalFabric VenturesFulgur VenturesSTILLMARKTioga Capital Partners+1 more
From inspiration to purchase in one flow: natural intent becomes shoppable outcomes across thousands of brands.
Financial management platform with fee-light incentives for accessible progress.
Choco operates a B2B platform connecting restaurants and food suppliers to reduce order inefficiencies and food waste across the supply chain.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechSaaS
Daniel Khachab(Founder)inJulian Hammer(Founder)inRogerio da Silva Yokomizo(Founder)
Co-investorsAtlanticAtlantic LabsBessemer Venture PartnersCoatue ManagementG SquaredInsight Partners+5 more
Cleo is a family care platform offered as an employer benefit, providing personalized caregiving support across life stages including parenting, mental health, cancer, chronic conditions, and elder care.
Digital HealthHR TechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Chitra Akileswaran(Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer)Madhavi Vemireddy(CEO (as of 2025-2026); previously Chief Clinical Officer)Sarahjane Sacchetti(Former CEO)Tyler Hoersch(Chief Technology Officer)
BoardKarin Ajmani(Director / Board Member)
Co-investorsGreylock PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)TRANSFORMATION CAPITALFelicis VenturesGlynn Capital ManagementIngeborg Investments+5 more
Cococart is a unified commerce platform for small local businesses to create online stores, manage point-of-sale, and access tools like email marketing, loyalty programs, and bookings.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSMadrid, ES
Co-investorsY CombinatorSequoia CapitalUncommon
Monetization for AI interfaces without the utility tax: trusted commercial context inserted at reasoning time.
Cotopaxi (Global Uprising, PBC) is an outdoor gear and apparel brand that sells products directly to consumers and donates a portion of its revenue to the Cotopaxi Foundation, a nonprofit supporting community causes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceImpact & Social GoodUtah, US
Davis Smith(Founder)in
Co-investorsBain Capital Double Impact Fund LPBAM VenturesBeliadeBreak Trail VenturesGreycroftKickstart+5 more
Courtyard.io operates a marketplace where buyers purchase digital packs containing physical collectibles such as trading cards, comics, and watches, with options to store items in secure vaults or resell them at guaranteed prices.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesNew York City, US
Nicolas le Jeune(Founder)inPaulin Andurand(Founder)in
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)ParaFi CapitalSharp AlphaY CombinatorCherry Ventures
Craftwork provides a digital platform for residential and commercial painting projects, offering same-day quotes, scheduling, and communication tools.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechConsumerPropTechSaaSCharlotte, US
Tim Griffin(Founder/CEO)inMike Bifulco(Founder)inSuzanne Griffin(Founder)inJoey Skavroneck(Founder)in
Co-investorsMPG FundSlow VenturesY CombinatorGeneral Catalyst
Curology offers personalized prescription skincare, connecting customers with licensed dermatology providers who prescribe custom-strength formulas of up to three active ingredients to treat acne and other skin concerns.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
David Lortscher, MD(Founder)in
Co-investors137 VenturesAdvance Venture PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)ACME Capital
Daydream provides full-service dental billing outsourcing, combining technology with human dental billing experts to handle insurance verification, claim submission, payment posting, and patient billing for dental practices.
Healthtech
Co-investors8VCIndex VenturesTrue Ventures
AI tool closing usability gaps to convert intent into completed action.
Palo Alto, US
Marissa Ann Mayer(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAmino CapitalBling CapitalGreycroftKleiner PerkinsOffline VenturesSlow Ventures
Decagon provides AI agents that enable businesses to deliver personalized customer experiences at scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jesse Zhang(Executive Officer, Director)inIvan Zhou(Director)in
BoardAaref Hilaly(Director)inAshwin Sreenivas(Director)in
Co-investorsA*AccelACME CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAtacama VenturesAudacious+8 more
AI security tool that identifies vulnerabilities legacy scanners miss.
Dollar Shave Club offers razors and grooming products through a subscription model, delivering sharp stainless steel blades and shaving essentials directly to consumers at lower price points.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
Michael Dubin(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inDaniel Murray(Executive Officer)Kevin Datoo(Executive Officer)Mark Levine(Director)
BoardMichael Jones(Director)David Pakman(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzComcast VenturesCowboy VenturesFelicis VenturesFounders Circle CapitalHinge Capital+5 more
Duckbill provides an execution layer that connects AI agents to human labor pools, triaging, routing, executing, and quality-checking real-world tasks such as phone calls, form submissions, and in-person errands that require a human in the loop.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Meghan Verena Joyce(Founder)in
Co-investorsHeavybitInspired CapitalEncoded VenturesG9 VenturesGeneral CatalystGreycroft+3 more
Duckbill provides a financial control layer that AI-native companies use to negotiate, manage, and forecast their spend across cloud, model, neocloud, and inference providers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingFintechSaaS
Co-investorsEncoded VenturesHeavybitG9 VenturesGeneral CatalystGreycroftInspired Capital+2 more
Duos builds a member activation and navigation platform for Medicare Advantage plans and healthcare providers to help members engage with their care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Karl Ulfers(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Jenn Kerfoot(President & Chief Operations Officer)Art Petrossian(Chief Product & Technology Officer)Nathan Adams(Chief Business Officer)
Co-investorsAble PartnersDeclaration PartnersFTV CapitalHDS CapitalImaginary Venture CapitalOptum Ventures+3 more
Remote veterinary guidance and prescription platform enabling early pet treatment.
Eclipse Foods makes plant-based ice cream designed to replicate the taste and texture of dairy ice cream using plant-derived ingredients.
Climate TechConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Aylon Steinhart(Founder)inThomas Elliott Bowman(Founder)in
BoardKoichiro Nakamura(Director)inEurie Kim(Director)in
Co-investorsSozo VenturesY CombinatorAera VCGaingelsInitialized Capital
ElliQ is a voice-operated companion device for older adults that offers medication reminders, health and pain tracking, exercise suggestions, and a wellness program, along with tools to share messages and photos with family and caregivers.
ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsOurCrowdToyota VenturesWestern Technology InvestmentWoven Capital
Accurate self-collection at home so cervical cancer prevention feels as routine as any habit.
fabric is a commerce platform for retailers, and this page presents its technology and solution partner ecosystem.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Aniq Rahman(Founder)in
Co-investorsAscend Venture CapitalB CapitalB Capital GroupB4 CapitalExpaGlynn Capital Management+5 more
Platform making insurance-covered dietitian care simple to find and sustain.
Advisor platform bringing concierge planning back through modern software.
Glossier is a beauty brand that develops skincare and makeup products, including formulations and packaging, sold directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Emily Weiss(Founder)inKATHRYN ORDOWER(Executive Officer)NABIL MALLICK(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardERIC LIAW(Director)inKIRSTEN GREEN(Director)inKATRINA LAKE(Director)
Co-investorsImaginary Venture CapitalIndex VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)KfundLerer HippeauSequoia Capital+1 more
Gorgias provides a helpdesk platform for customer support agents, serving e-commerce merchants and brands.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureE-commerceRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
BoardAlex PlugaruRomain Lapeyre(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlvenAmplify PartnersConvergeCRV (Charles River Ventures)GreycroftKortschak Investments L.P.+7 more
AI-powered advocate layer resolving medical coverage and cost friction.
Insurance platform making therapy accessible through provider integration.
Home maintenance moves from reactive chaos to predictable service.
US direct-to-consumer telehealth company selling prescription and OTC treatments online by subscription; NYSE-listed as HIMS.
Jack Abraham(Co-founder)in
Co-investors7GC & Co8VCA-Rod CorpAtomicBrentwood AssociatesCAVU Consumer Partners+16 more
Dating shifts from swipes to signal; AI makes intention measurable and depth designable, so connection can finally win.
Homebound is a technology-enabled custom homebuilder that manages the building process end-to-end for homeowners, using software to make custom home construction simpler and more transparent.
Construction TechConsumerE-commercePropTech
Nikki Pechet(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtomicFlucas VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementSound Ventures
Trains AI models for memory, collaboration, and long-horizon alignment.
Access expands when care meets people at the moment it matters, built AI-first from the ground up.
Joy provides customizable wedding websites and planning tools for couples organizing their weddings.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Vishal Joshi(Founder/CEO)inDorian Bach(Founder)inKaiwalya Kher(Founder/CTO)inDorian B(Founder)Vishal J(Founder)Vishal J.(Founder)in
Co-investorsFernbrook Capital ManagementHelium-3 VenturesKube VCMVP VenturesObvious VenturesOlive Tree Capital+12 more
The Joy Parenting Club is a subscription membership for parents offering 24/7 access to human experts (sleep, lactation, feeding, behavior, and parenting coaches), educational parenting guides, activity tracking, 1:1 video consultations, and discounts on family brands.
ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsIngeborg InvestmentsMagnify VenturesMaywic Select InvestmentsNext Legacy PartnersObvious VenturesRogue Womens Fund+2 more
Jump offers a platform for sports teams that combines ticketing, dynamic pricing, resale, loyalty, and fan experience into one connected system.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSports Tech
Jordy Leiser(Founder)in
Co-investorsBoro CapitalBY Venture PartnersCourtside VenturesMastryMosaic General Partnership, LLCToba Capital+4 more
UGC-to-performance platform with measurable economics and repeatability.
KiwiCo creates hands-on project and activity kits designed to foster creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving in children, delivering them to families as ready-to-use enriching experiences.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerEdTechMountain View, US
Sandra Oh Lin(Founder & CEO)
BoardDavid Li(Director)Michael Yang(Director)Josh Kopelman(Director)
Co-investorsFundersClubKeiretsu Forum500 GlobalComcast VenturesFelicis VenturesFirst Round Capital+1 more
KiwiCo creates hands-on creative project kits for children, helping families spend time building, exploring, and creating together.
ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTech
SandraSandra Oh LinYael Pasternak ValekYu Pan
Co-investors500 GlobalBrighter CapitalComcast VenturesFelicis VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalBBG Ventures+2 more
Known is a dating and relationship app built around understanding the user first rather than emphasizing profile swipes and likes.
ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US
Asher Allen(Director)inCeleste Amadon(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAdverb Ventures
Monetization layer for AI products through context-aware advertising.
Leland is an online platform connecting individuals with expert coaches for career development, interview prep, and graduate/business school admissions, alongside an AI Builder Program that trains people to build AI agents and workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkLehi, US
John Koelliker(Executive Officer, Director)inErika Mahterian(Cofounder)Jiashuo Wang(Founder)
Co-investorsBYU Cougar CapitalContraryGSV VenturesMarketplaceNext Play VenturesInvest Ventures+1 more
Liftoff is a hiring and networking platform that uses AI together with human insight to connect people with job opportunities through trusted professional relationships.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Eleanor Morgan(Founder)in
Co-investorsCity LightDesigner FundFirst Row PartnersTorch CapitalBlackstone
Lumi, developed by Reach Industries, builds technology to make scientists and laboratories more efficient in tackling research challenges.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Silas Adekunle(Co-founder & CEO)Chris Beck(Co-founder & CTO)
Co-investorsBlue Wire CapitalHomebrewSpark Capital
All-in-one daily assistant app managing life from idea to action.
Magnesium supplement for daily energy, focus, and recovery.
MakerSights provides consumer preference insights and AI-driven validation for product teams, merchants, and designers in the retail industry.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail Tech
Dan Leahy(Founder)in
Co-investorsBaseline VenturesCota CapitalG2 Venture PartnersGolub Growth
Revenue calendar platform for brands seeking enterprise-grade campaign discipline.
Payments infrastructure for AI agents, built for safe movement of funds across agents, merchants, and consumers.
Mecka builds a data and integration layer for robotics, providing annotation, context, QA, motion understanding, and evaluation workflows that turn real-world activity into training data for robot learning.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRobotics
Josh Gao(Founder)inDuy Nguyen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdverb VenturesCade Ventures
Personal logistics runs like a managed service: AI triage plus expert operators, built for completion not dashboards.
Travel planning platform integrating discovery and itinerary building.
Build, deploy, and operate custom AI on your local infrastructure with low latency, security and privacy, and full ownership.
Monarch is a personal finance management application that consolidates multiple financial accounts into a single view, automates transaction categorization, and provides customizable budgeting tools.
ConsumerFintech
Val Agostino(Co-Founder and CEO)inJon Sutherland(Co-founder, Head of Design)inOzzie Osman(Co-Founder and Head of Engineering)in
Co-investorsAccelClocktower VenturesFPVMenlo VenturesPage One VenturesSignalFire+1 more
MoveWith publishes online articles about workouts and exercise techniques, covering topics such as fitness routines and specific exercises.
Media & EntertainmentSports TechWellness & FitnessCambridge, US
Holly Shelton(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Horvath(Director)
Co-investorsLaunchCapitalAccompliceFounder Collective
Natural builds payment infrastructure ("rails") designed for AI agents to execute transactions autonomously.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsFintechSan Francisco, US
Kahlil(Founder)Walt Leung(Founder)inEric Wang(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAntiFinancial Venture StudioMirana VenturesRestive VenturesTerrain+4 more
Payments infrastructure for AI agents enabling safe movement of funds.
Payments infrastructure designed for AI agents moving funds safely.
Nomi is a real-time sales copilot that delivers messaging and talking points to sales representatives during live calls using AI.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechParis, FR
Swan Beaujard(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorFirst Round CapitalGreycroft PartnersSV Angel
Nous Research develops and trains open source language models and builds infrastructure for distributed AI training.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Jeffrey Quesnelle(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsBreedCollab+CurrencyFactionMozilla VenturesNIVParadigm+4 more
Novig operates a sports prediction market where users can trade on sporting outcomes without paying commissions.
ConsumerFintechGamingMarketplacesNew York City, US
Jacob Fortinsky(Founder)inKelechi Ukah(Founder)in
Co-investorsMakers FundMulticoin CapitalPalm Drive CapitalPantera CapitalUnpopular VenturesY Combinator+2 more
Portable digital identity platform keeping personal data intentional and owned.
Oura Ring is a wearable smart ring that collects and analyzes 50+ personal health metrics to provide insights on sleep, fitness, and wellness for individual users.
HardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Ashley Colley(Founder)Virpi Tuomivaara(Founder)Tom Hale(CEO)in
Co-investors125 VenturesA-Rod CorpAble PartnersAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBold Capital Partners+24 more
AI-native higher education platform that is personalized, democratized, and results-driven.
Government purchasing platform modernizing contracts and supplier competition.
Whole-body imaging product fitting prevention into modern care.
Prenuvo operates whole-body MRI scanning clinics for early detection of cancer and diseases, offering fast, safe, non-invasive screening.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Andrew Lacy(CEO)inRaj Attariwala(Founding Radiologist and Biomedical Engineer)
BoardSundeep Peechu(Director)inO'Malley Brian(Director)
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesCaffeinated CapitalLeft Lane Capital
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New York City, US
Arnaud Plas(Founder)inPaul Michaux(Founder)
Co-investorsCorrelation VenturesInsight PartnersIsaiISAI GestionWind VentureLerer Hippeau
Company modernizing group therapy through self-education, community and positivity.
Redesign Health is a venture capital and applied technology platform that builds and invests in next-generation healthcare companies using AI-native strategies.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsCVS Health VenturesDeclaration PartnersForesite CapitalMantis CapitalRiverPark VenturesSamsung Next
Retention Science (ReSci) offers AI-based marketing technology that helps brands automate and improve their marketing to sell more.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSSanta Monica, US
Co-investorsBAM VenturesBonfire VenturesHypothesisKarlin VenturesUpfront VenturesBaroda Ventures+2 more
Ritual provides online ordering and discovery technology for local restaurants to compete with large chains in the digital marketplace.
E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesSaaSToronto, CA
Ray Reddy(Founder)inLarry Stinson(Founder)
Co-investorsGarage CapitalLeft Lane CapitalMantella Venture PartnersMistral Venture PartnersNorwest Venture PartnersBrandProject Capital+1 more
Personalized healthcare universally accessible so millions can feel their best without barriers.
Digital home platform for doctors.
ShopShops is a livestream shopping application for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle goods.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceSocial
Liyia Wu(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalLightShed VenturesSozo VenturesThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Union Square Ventures (USV)Acrew Capital+3 more
Showrunner is a platform for creating AI-driven serialized TV shows using simulations, where users can write, direct, and produce episodes with AI characters and persistent story continuity across multiple genres.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesManta Ray Ventures
AI-first care access platform meeting people at critical moments.
Slingshot AI develops a foundation model for psychology designed to provide personalized mental health support using large language models that adapt to individual needs and respect user autonomy across multiple therapeutic approaches.
AI & Machine LearningMental HealthNew York City, US
Neil Parikh(Founder)
Co-investorsAvenir Growth CapitalFelicis VenturesRadical VenturesAndreessen Horowitz
Building Ash develops a foundation model for psychology delivered through Ash, an AI application that provides mental health support to individuals.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMental Health
Neil Parikh(Founder)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzPicks and Shovels (Picks & Shovels)TMVFelicis VenturesRadical Ventures
Speechify is a voice AI productivity assistant that converts text (PDFs, docs, EPUB, web pages, scanned images) into speech using over 1,000 AI voices in 60+ languages, and also offers voice typing/dictation, AI note-taking, meeting summaries, and one-click AI podcast creation.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSaaS
Cliff Weitzman(Founder)
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalStreamlined Ventures
Manufacturer and seller of FSC-certified wooden toys with non-toxic paint designed for early childhood sensory and learning development.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
MATHEW SPOLIN(Executive Officer, Promoter)CHRIS BRUCE(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsFundersClubAccelerator VenturesBoxGroupFirst Round CapitalFirstMark Capital
Stan is a creator store platform where creators can sell products and services to their audience.
Creator EconomyE-commerceSaaS
Co-investorsNorwest Venture Partners
Suno is a music creation platform that uses AI to enable users of any skill level to generate songs.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Omar Kiyani(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Krishna Mohan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardEddie Kang(Director)
Co-investors359 CapitalAlkeon InnovationFounder CollectiveHaystackInspired CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)+6 more
Professional reputation platform for discoverable and queryable work identity.
Superpower offers personalized health testing and monitoring for consumers, analyzing 100+ biomarkers across multiple body systems.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Dr Anant Vinjamoori
Co-investorsBackwards CapitalBlack FlagLaunch HouseLong Journey VenturesNext Legacy PartnersStarting Line+5 more
Tally Health offers longevity products including epigenetic aging tests (the TallyAge cheek swab), science-formulated supplements, and personalized DNA-based insights for consumers seeking to slow aging.
Direct to ConsumerLongevityWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsMantis Capital
On-demand production platform enabling brands to launch fast and scale flexibly.
Tapstitch is a platform that enables customers to design and customize clothing for self-expression.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
Yuan Zhou(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Joe Zhou(Founder)in
BoardJoe Glick(Director)Nicole Johnson(Director)inAubrie Pagano(Director)in
Co-investorsAlpaca VCCorigin VenturesCreator VenturesRiverPark VenturesirrvrntVC
Cervical cancer prevention platform enabling routine at-home self-collection.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Kara Egan(Executive Officer, Director)Avnesh Thakor(Director)Joseph DeSimone(Director)Matthew Bettonville(Director)Kathryn Taylor Reddy(Director)Sarah Rose(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcSerena Ventures
Provides access to video consultations with world-class designers and an expert-curated home shopping marketplace.
Co-investorsK5 Global
The Farmer's Dog produces fresh, refrigerated pet food for dogs made with human-grade ingredients and designed to be nutritionally complete.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTech
Brett(Co-founder)Jonathan(Co-founder)Brett Podolsky(Founder)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundG SquaredInsight PartnersLeft Lane CapitalNight CapitalCAVU Consumer Partners+1 more
The Feed is an online marketplace selling curated sports nutrition, supplements, recovery gear and wearables to endurance athletes.
Ben Kennedy(Founder)in
Co-investorsImaginary Venture Capital
Topline Pro provides AI-powered tools to help local service professionals like roofers, landscapers, and contractors get discovered online, manage customer relationships, and grow their businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Nick Ornitz(Founder)inShannon Kay(Founder)in
Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalBonfire VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersNorthzoneY CombinatorBBG Ventures
AI assistant integrated into existing work environments.
Town offers AI-powered personal assistants ("Townies") that automate work tasks like email management, scheduling, research, and routine workflows for knowledge workers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Tony Vincent(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzJetstreamMischiefPosition VenturesAlt CapitalBain Capital Ventures+6 more
Creator media becomes a scalable performance channel when sourcing, execution, and attribution are automated with AI end to end.
Synthetic personas tool replacing slow customer research with rapid product testing.
Personal software platform matching real life with adaptable lightweight tools.
Everyday money management flips to fee-light incentives so financial progress is accessible.
webAI provides the Intelligence Delivery Network (IDN), a platform that runs AI models locally on hardware controlled by the organization rather than sending data to centralized cloud environments.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
David Stout(Cofounder & CEO)inEthan Baird(Cofounder, Chief Research Officer)Tyler Mauer(Cofounder, Chief Product Officer)Dr. Paul J. Maykish(Chief Intelligence Officer)Andrew Zilli(Chief Financial Officer)Anuneet Kumar(Chief Marketing Officer)
Co-investorsInvest MichiganWakestream Ventures
Wispr Flow is a voice dictation platform that enables users to interact with devices and applications through natural conversation.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsSaaS
TanayTanay Kothari(Founder)inSahaj Garg(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAIX VenturesMenlo VenturesMVP VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Notable Capital+4 more
Operating layer for modern meals coordinating multiple cuisines and brands.
Monetization platform for AI interfaces inserting trusted commercial context.
Zola provides online wedding planning tools and resources that guide couples from engagement through marriage, including save-the-date creation, gift registration, and wedding etiquette guidance.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesNew York, US
Shan-Lyn Ma(Founder & CEO)Nobu Nakaguchi(Executive Officer, Director)Joshua Kushner(Director)
BoardKevin Ryan(Director)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAnsa CapitalBAM VenturesCanvas VenturesComcast VenturesFemale Founders+5 more
The advisor platform that brings concierge planning back, powered by modern software and partner leverage.
Zyper identifies a brand's most engaged social media followers and recruits them to create content and promote products within their own networks.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Amber Atherton(Founder)in
BoardMatus Maar(Director)
Co-investorsY Combinator
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Forerunner Ventures made?
- Forerunner Ventures has 121 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 13 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Forerunner Ventures invest at?
- Forerunner Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Forerunner Ventures's typical check size?
- Forerunner Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $20M.
- What sectors does Forerunner Ventures focus on?
- Forerunner Ventures focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Creator Economy, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Marketing Tech, Marketplaces, PropTech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Forerunner Ventures located?
- Forerunner Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Forerunner Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Forerunner Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Forerunner Ventures co-invest with?
- Forerunner Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Norwest Venture Partners, Felicis Ventures, among 295 tracked co-investors.
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