Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Foreword partners with highly focused teams pursuing large ambitions at the pre-seed and seed stages. Operating as a solo-GP fund, it invests in roughly ten companies per year, writing checks of up to $250k. The firm is frequently the first check into a company and works closely with founders to help shape their rounds. Foreword invests globally, seeking out exceptional talent wherever it is located, and is backed by a community of over 200 founders and operators who have built world-class technology companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
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Investments · 1 tracked
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Deep TechHardwareSpace TechRedwood City, US
Ian BlumenfeldNiv LevyBjorn Manuel Hegelich
BoardFinn Murphy
Co-investorsCocoaGenius VenturesNebularUncommonScribble Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Foreword invest at?
- Foreword invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Foreword's typical check size?
- Foreword typically writes checks of $250K.
- What sectors does Foreword focus on?
- Foreword focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Does Foreword lead rounds?
- Yes, Foreword leads investment rounds.
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