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Forerunner Ventures

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

San Francisco · Seed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked

Also known as FORERUNNER VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC

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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 Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$1M – $20M
HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Last 12 months
11 investments
AUM
$3B
VC funds
16
Tracked investments
171

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories

What they invest in

from 98 of 171 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×40Consumer ×34SaaS ×29E-commerce ×20Enterprise Software ×17Direct to Consumer ×13Digital Health ×12Wellness & Fitness ×12

HQs:United States×63Australia×1Canada×1Spain×1France×1United Kingdom×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 51 portfolio companies
47%
solo founders
24 of 51 mapped founding teams
56%
repeat founders
of 72 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 12 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×242 founders×193 founders×64+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 69 founders with education data

Stanford University ×7Harvard Business School ×6Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×5Harvard University ×4The Wharton School ×4University of California, Berkeley ×4Brown University ×3Davenport University ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 63 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×23Computer Science ×15Engineering ×14Economics ×7Humanities ×7Design & Architecture ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 72 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×5Square ×4Google ×3LinkedIn ×3Rocket Internet ×3Rocket Internet SE ×3Stanford University ×3Uber ×3

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×7Techstars ×2

2 founders hold a PhD · 15 hold an MBA (of 65 with degree data)

Investments · 171 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 32025 · 152024 · 32023 · 22022 · 62021 · 22019 · 52017 · 12016 · 12014 · 22012 · 141 dated

Warby Parkerwarbyparker.com𝕏NYSE: WRBY

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)inNeil Blumenthal(Co-Chair of the Board, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer)Andrew Hunt(Co-Founder and Director)inJeffrey Raider(Co-Founder and Director)

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalICONIQK2 GlobalLerer HippeauMenlo Ventures+8 more

Aframebrandsaframebrands.comin✓ verified

A-Frame builds and scales consumer brands in collaboration with retailers and visionary talent, focusing on underserved communities.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerRetail Tech

Ari Bloom(Founder, CEO)Hill Harper(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsInitialized CapitalSlauson & Co.

Arrivedarrivedhomes.comin𝕏Nov 2025 · $27M✓ verified

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)in

Co-investorsSalesforce VenturesCore Venture Capital75 & SunnyBezos ExpeditionsNeo

Arrivedarrived.comin𝕏Nov 2025 · $27M✓ verified

Arrived enables individuals to invest in residential rental properties by purchasing fractional shares starting at $100.

B2B MarketplacesFintechPropTechSeattle, US

Ryan Frazier(Co-founder & CEO)inKenny Cason(Founder)inJoel Mezistrano(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBezos ExpeditionsGood FriendsTechstarsNeoTactile Ventures

Clayclay.earthin𝕏✓ verifiedAcquired

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

Forerunner Venturesforerunnerventures.comin𝕏✓ verified

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

Mikey ShulmanKahlil(Co-founder & CEO)Eric(Co-founder & CTO)Walt(CPO)

Co-investorsFoundryBezos ExpeditionsCore Innovation CapitalGood FriendsPivotal Ventures

Raremarqraremarq.com𝕏✓ verified

Raremarq operates an online marketplace for buying, selling, and auctioning original comic art, connecting collectors with artists, artist reps, and comic art sites.

ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

Chris(Founder, CEO)

Co-investorsBlockchain Founders Capital

Table 22table22.comin✓ verified

Table22 is a platform that helps independent restaurants, food producers, and beverage retailers grow revenue through subscription and direct-to-consumer tools.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Sam Bernstein(Founder)in

Co-investorsFootworkLightspeed Venture PartnersAlmanac InsightsAvenir Growth CapitalMetaPropMetaProp Ventures+4 more

Fairefaire.comin𝕏May 2022

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)in

BoardKEITH RABOIS(Director)in

Board seatKirsten Green· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsA*Founders FundGarage CapitalGolden VenturesKhosla VenturesMischief+4 more

Agentioagentio.comin𝕏Nov 2025 · $340M

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 43alchemy43.com

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

AmplifyMDamplifymd.cominSep 2025 · $20M

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

anddoi.orgin

The DOI Foundation governs the Digital Object Identifier system, an ISO standard for persistent identification and access to entities across supply chains, research, and digital content.

Data & Infrastructure

Andromedaandromeda.ai𝕏Sep 2025

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

Andromedadromeda.com.auinSep 2025

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

Andromedaandromeda.usSep 2025

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

Ark PESarkpes.com

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

Attaboticsattabotics.cominJul 2019Acquired

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)in

Co-investorsCoatue ManagementComcast Ventures

Atticusatticus.comin

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 Capital

Audmaudm.comin𝕏Acquired

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

Awayawaytravel.com𝕏

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

Balancegetbalance.comin𝕏

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+4 more

Birdiesbirdies.comAug 2017

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)inDaniel Philip Nicholls(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsSlow VenturesNorwest Venture Partners

BloomThatbloomthat.comAcquired

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

Boomboxboombox.io𝕏

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)inMax Mathieu(Co-Founder | Head of Engineering)inTom Chavez(Co-Founder | Advisor)

Co-investorsUlu VenturesPelion Venture Partners

Box Groupboxgroup.comMar 2026

BoxGroup is an early-stage investment firm that backs startups at the earliest stage, with portfolio companies including Cursor, Ramp, Baseten, Clay, Plaid, and Ro.

David Tisch(Founder)in

Co-investorsDarco CapitalAccelAlt CapitalHouseLiquid VenturesMantis Capital

Bryzosbryzos.cominApr 2019

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)inLee Letourneau(COO & Co-Founder)inJustin Shepard Hickey(Manager)Prathamesh Kulkarni(CTO)in

Calibratejoincalibrate.com𝕏

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

Caliicalii.cominJan 2022 · $22.5M

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 CombinatorBase10 Partners+1 more

Canalshopcanal.com

Canal (now Rokt Catalog) is a product curation and distribution platform that helps retailers expand their product assortments with third-party brands and enables brands to reach customers at the point of purchase.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail Tech

Clay Schubiner(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCoalition OperatorsCoatue ManagementReshapeShrug Capital

Casagetcasa.comin𝕏

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

Casacasa.ioin𝕏

Casa provides self-custody solutions for bitcoin and stablecoins, offering multi-signature security infrastructure for both individual and institutional users.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Nick Neuman(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsChampion Hill VenturesF-Prime CapitalFabric VenturesFulgur VenturesSTILLMARKTioga Capital Partners+4 more

chocochoco.comin

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)in

Co-investorsAtlanticAtlantic LabsBessemer Venture PartnersCoatue ManagementG SquaredInsight Partners+5 more

Cleohicleo.comin𝕏

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)inMadhavi Vemireddy(CEO (as of 2025-2026); previously Chief Clinical Officer)inSarahjane Sacchetti(Former CEO)inTyler Hoersch(Chief Technology Officer)

BoardKarin Ajmani(Director / Board Member)

Co-investorsGreylock PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)TRANSFORMATION CAPITALFelicis VenturesGlynn Capital ManagementIngeborg Investments+5 more

Cococartcococart.coin𝕏Mar 2022 · $4.2Macquired by April Moon Retail

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

Derek Low(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorLiquid VenturesSequoia CapitalSoma CapitalUncommon

Cotopaxicotopaxi.com𝕏

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.iocourtyard.ioin𝕏

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

Craftworkcraftwork.cominNov 2023 · $6M

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

Curologycurology.comin𝕏

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 VenturesACME CapitalAdvance Venture PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

Daydreamdaydream.dentalin𝕏

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

dazzle aidazzle.aiOct 2025 · $8M

Dazzle is an AI product in pre-launch, offering a waitlist to early users.

AI & Machine LearningPalo Alto, US

Marissa Mayer(Founder)in

Co-investorsBling CapitalbyFoundersAmino CapitalGreycroftKleiner PerkinsOffline Ventures+1 more

Decagondecagon.aiin𝕏Oct 2024

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

Dollar Shave Clubdollarshaveclub.com𝕏acquired by Unilever

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)inMark Levine(Director)Daniel Murray(Executive Officer)Kevin Datoo(Executive Officer)

BoardMichael Jones(Director)David Pakman(Director)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzComcast VenturesCowboy VenturesFelicis VenturesFounders Circle CapitalHinge Capital+5 more

Duckbillgetduckbill.comApr 2025

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 CapitalG9 VenturesGeneral CatalystGreycroftOffline Ventures+1 more

Duckbillduckbillhq.comin𝕏Apr 2025

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

Dumplingdumpling.us

Dumpling helps independent grocery-shopping contractors run their own businesses instead of working through on-demand grocery apps, giving them direct client relationships and more of the earnings from their work.

ConsumerFuture of WorkMarketplacesSeattle, US

Nate D'Anna(Founder)

Co-investorsAtelierFloodgateFuel CapitalRSE Ventures

Duosgetduos.comin

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)inJenn Kerfoot(President & Chief Operations Officer)inArt Petrossian(Chief Product & Technology Officer)Nathan Adams(Chief Business Officer)in

Co-investorsAble PartnersDeclaration PartnersFTV CapitalHDS CapitalImaginary Venture CapitalOptum Ventures+3 more

Eclipse Foodseclipsefoods.comin𝕏Mar 2022

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

ElliQelliq.com

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

Fabric Commercefabric.incin𝕏

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

Glossierglossier.comMar 2019

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

Gorgiasgorgias.comin𝕏

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.+8 more

Hims & Hershims.com

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+17 more

Homeboundhomebound.comin𝕏

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 ManagementBridgepointFifth WallGoldman Sachs+7 more

Humanehumane.comSep 2021 · $100Macquired by HP · Feb 2025

Humane was a consumer hardware startup founded by former Apple executives that developed the Ai Pin, a screenless wearable AI device.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardware

Co-investorsKindred VenturesNext VenturesValia VenturesBONDPlexo CapitalQualcomm Ventures+3 more

Joywithjoy.comin𝕏Nov 2025 · $14M

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)in

Co-investorsFernbrook Capital ManagementHelium-3 VenturesKube VCMVP VenturesObvious VenturesOlive Tree Capital+12 more

Joyjoy.coNov 2025 · $14M

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

Jumpjump.comin

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

Kinlykinly.comin

Kinly provides software platforms and infrastructure solutions for state and local government agencies, including employee learning, facilities management, cybersecurity, and workplace collaboration tools.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGovTechSaaS

Co-investorsAvedon Capital PartnersKapor CapitalPoint72 Ventures

Kiwi Cratekiwicrate.cominJan 2012

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)in

BoardDavid Li(Director)Michael Yang(Director)Josh Kopelman(Director)in

Co-investorsFundersClubKeiretsu Forum500 GlobalComcast VenturesFelicis VenturesFirst Round Capital+1 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Be Tenth, Inc.iShopShops, Inc.Medical Bill AI Labs<UNKNOWN>11 HonoreA-Frame BrandsAlmaAnonArcadeBanyanBasic CapitalBlueLabsBuddy NutritionBuffalo MarketChewyChimeContextual AIdepthfirstDutchEvvyFayForaGrantedGuilderyHeadwayHelpyHingeHumans&Iris HealthKaleKoah LabsMagicXMagicXYMagnaMarklo AIMavenMercuryMindtripMistral AINatural AIOnFabricOutsmartPavilionPocketDermPrenovoPrenuroRealRoRoonSerial Box PublishingSuperMeTapstichTapsticleThe ExpertUntitled Goose ProjectViewpoints AIWabiWealthfrontWonderZeroclickZtream

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 4

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Warby ParkerNYSE: WRBYCococartacq. by April Moon RetailDollar Shave Clubacq. by UnileverHumaneacq. by HP

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Forerunner Ventures made?
Forerunner Ventures has 121 tracked investments, 11 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, Felicis Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, among 300 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 188

Felicis Ventures

Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, frequently leading or co-leading rounds. It operates with a founder-first approach, including a founder pledge and voting commitments.

$500K – $15M
SV Angel

SV Angel is a firm that has backed startup founders since the 1990s, leveraging a large network of founders, industry leaders, and regulators to support portfolio companies.

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

$1.6M – $70M
First Round Capital

First Round Capital is an early-stage venture firm that backs companies at their earliest moments, often before they are named, across enterprise, AI, consumer, healthcare, fintech and hardware sectors.

$1M – $7M
Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners is an investment firm whose growth equity team backs private, profitable, fast-growing companies, providing capital and hands-on support through its 'invited guest' approach.

$10M – $30M
Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, emphasizing investing in companies before they gain wider recognition.

$500K – $2M
BAM Ventures

BAM Ventures is an early-stage investment firm made up of experienced entrepreneurs based in Southern California, backing founders building consumer-focused technologies, products, and services that transform commerce.

$100K – $1M
The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)

TCG (formerly The Chernin Group) is an investment firm that backs platforms and brands shaping culture, focused on sports, media, and content businesses with strong brand identities and loyal fan communities.

$50K – $5M
Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

$4.4M – $214M
Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.

$500K – $5M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

$200K – $40M
176 more co-investors

Index VenturesInsight PartnersMenlo VenturesCoatue ManagementIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Union Square Ventures (USV)Left Lane CapitalTorch CapitalMantis CapitalBBG VenturesGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture PartnersTrue VenturesSound VenturesSlow VenturesFundersClubAcrew CapitalInitialized CapitalPeterson VenturesOptum VenturesKhosla VenturesGreylock PartnersRedpoint VenturesFounder CollectiveBain Capital VenturesBoxGroupSpark CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalTiger Global ManagementBattery VenturesACME CapitalOffline VenturesCota CapitalBonfire VenturesF-Prime CapitalAbstract VenturesUpfront VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalInspired CapitalPelion Venture PartnersCorrelation VenturesFounders Circle CapitalGrace Beauty CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Craft VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersLong Journey VenturesNotable CapitalUncork CapitalBenchmarkFJ LabsKleiner PerkinsB Capital GroupGradient VenturesFirstMark CapitalBling CapitalFifth WallObvious VenturesFloodgateRed Swan VenturesRibbit CapitalMaveronThrive CapitalBase10 PartnersDCM VenturesThreshold Ventures75 & SunnyHomebrewNorthzoneFootworkCapitalGBaseline VenturesTCVNFXSerena VenturesContraryWhite Star CapitalGolden VenturesKickstartConvictionTMVCherubic VenturesAmino CapitalFemale FoundersRed Sea VenturesCore Innovation CapitalMagnify VenturesBullishRSE VenturesUnknown VenturesEverywhere VenturesCanaan PartnersBalderton CapitalEniac VenturesUpHonest CapitalPrecursor VenturesHeadlineAccel-KKRMeritech Capital PartnersBond Capital ManagementInovia CapitalStride VCCrosslink CapitalRevolutionBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcOperator LPHarrison MetalPear VCUS Venture Partners2048 VenturesM13Two Sigma VenturesTq Ventures LlcWingGSV AccelerationSalesforce Japan Co.,Ltd.General PartnershipEclipse VenturesRenegade PartnersAugust Capital468 CapitalScribble VenturesWildcat Venture PartnersCoinFundJavelin Venture PartnersPolychain CapitalUpside PartnershipHighland Capital PartnersCoelius CapitalScience VenturesBrand Foundry VenturesTusk Venture Partnersxfactor venturesOwl VenturesRelay VenturesAltimeter CapitalYes VCBlueRun VenturesConstruct CapitalSmash CapitalEnsemble VCRally Ventures Management, LlcSweet CapitalTenOneTen VenturesAthletico VenturesAstanor VenturesTrucks VCAdjacent Ventures LlcHC9 Venturesmuru-DIlluminate VenturesMotivate Venture CapitalPIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERSAdams Street Partnerssuper{set}Tet VenturesHarlem Capital PartnersTwelve BelowBlockchange VenturesHuman VenturesScript CapitalElsewhere PartnersThayer VenturesBACKGROUND CAPITALBreakpoint CapitalSandwith Ventures, LLCConductive VenturesAlexandria AngelsVMG PartnersChainforestRed Beard VenturesCrossover VCHillsvenUNCOMMON DENOMINATORRevTech VenturesOpen Capital

Firms observed investing alongside Forerunner Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Forerunner Ventures's recorded portfolio.

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