Forestay Capital
Venture capitalLondon · Series A–Growth · 16 people tracked
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.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 6 of 23 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3Retail Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:Switzerland×1
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBuynomics 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)
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
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
Global leader in digital experience management software enabling enterprises to create productive digital workplaces.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFonoa · eu-startups.com · May 29, 2026
Kandou · eetimes.com · Apr 7, 2026
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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