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Forestay Capital

Venture capital

London · Series A–Growth · 16 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Forestay focuses on Enterprise AI and SaaS, targeting early-growth stage companies typically raising Series A through C rounds across Europe, Israel, and the US East Coast. It backs companies leveraging AI and data with proprietary technology, scalable business models, and strong management teams, organized around four core investment themes. Forestay seeks to lead rounds, writes $10-20M initial tickets, and reserves substantial capital for follow-ons. The firm conducts disciplined due diligence, comes to conviction quickly, and actively applies its sector and scaling expertise to drive significant growth within roughly five years of investment.

Invests inAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSEuropeGenevaGlobalIsraelLondonUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Growth
Check
$10M – $20M
HQ
London, GB
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Tracked investments
23

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Samuel McClure· Portfolio Associatein

What they invest in

from 6 of 23 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×5SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3Retail Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Fintech ×1

HQs:Switzerland×1

Investments · 23 tracked

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Bluebotics
Buynomicsbuynomics.comin

Buynomics builds a Virtual Shoppers AI that integrates multiple data sources to predict shopper behavior and support commercial and pricing decisions for enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaSSales Tech

Ingo(Founder/Managing Director)Sebastian(Founder/Managing Director)Anton Von Lampe(COO)Mario Koenigsfeld(VP of Revenue)Piotr Malinski(VP Engineering)

Convelioconvelio.com
Datavations
Fonoafonoa.comin𝕏

Fonoa provides a tax automation platform that calculates taxes, validates tax identifiers, and ensures compliance across 190+ countries and U.S. states.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Fornovafornova.comin𝕏

Fornova provides business intelligence and distribution intelligence software for hotels, OTAs, and travel companies, tracking hotel rates and website data across brand.com, OTA, metasearch, and car rental sites to help them optimize distribution and revenue.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Howspace
Icometrixicometrix.comin𝕏
K2View
Kandoukandou.comin𝕏

Kandou AI develops high-speed, energy-efficient connectivity solutions for semiconductor and AI infrastructure, focusing on reducing system costs to enable scalable AI systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors

Luminance
Manta
Mobeewave
Neural Conceptneuralconcept.comin

Neural Concept offers an AI platform for engineering teams that embeds AI into product design workflows, from generative CAD to multi-physics decision-making, to speed up design iteration and product development.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

Nexthinknexthink.com

Global leader in digital experience management software enabling enterprises to create productive digital workplaces.

Pivotpivotapp.ai
Scanditscandit.comin𝕏

Scandit builds Smart Data Capture software that turns smartphones, handheld computers, fixed cameras, and drones into barcode and data scanning devices, integrated into business workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSZurich, CH

Stratio
vCita
Veritiveriti.ai
Wasabi
Zenjobzenjob.comin

Providing temporary staff to businesses

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Forestay Capital invest at?
Forestay Capital invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Forestay Capital's typical check size?
Forestay Capital typically writes checks of $10M – $20M.
What sectors does Forestay Capital focus on?
Forestay Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
Where is Forestay Capital located?
Forestay Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
Does Forestay Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Forestay Capital leads investment rounds.

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