Forj Network
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
Forj focuses on accelerating the next generation of AI founders, partnering early to turn ambitious technical ideas into category-defining companies. Its support spans AI product strategy (turning capability into needed products), fundraising and investor access, and go-to-market and revenue growth. Beyond its flagship AI-native accelerator, Forj operates specialized programs for specific crypto ecosystems, including the Ink Accelerator (Ink L2 integration and Kraken ecosystem access) and the $APE Accelerator (ApeCoin and BAYC ecosystem, with IP licensing and partnership development). Its track record emphasizes Web3 gaming, NFT launches, community engagement, and brand activations.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 5 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×2Gaming ×2Hardware ×1
Portfolio companies · 5 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likePlay Solana is a full-stack Web3 gaming ecosystem built on the Solana blockchain, offering a handheld gaming console (PSG1) with a built-in hardware wallet, a custom OS, a game store, and developer tools.
Crypto & Web3GamingHardware
Space Nation Inc. develops Space Nation Online, a space opera MMORPG that combines Play-4-Earn and Play-2-Earn mechanics using blockchain and AI, alongside a transmedia franchise spanning animated content and television.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Jerome Wu(Chief Executive Officer)inTony Tang(Game Director)inMarco Weber(Chief Strategy Officer)
Co-investorsArcane GroupBlack DragonSevenX Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Bored StickerPixelsWise Monkey
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Forj Network made?
- Forj Network has 5 tracked investments.
- What stage does Forj Network invest at?
- Forj Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Forj Network focus on?
- Forj Network focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Gaming.
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