Forum Ventures
AcceleratorActively deployingNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 38 people tracked
Also known as Forum Ventures Accelerator · Forum Ventures Seed · Forum Ventures Studio
Investment thesis
Forum Ventures backs early-stage B2B software founders through three complementary vehicles: an AI-first venture studio that co-creates ventures from the concept stage, an accelerator that acts as a fractional co-founder helping startups nail go-to-market and raise their first round, and a pre-seed fund that invests in and supports founders with hands-on resources drawn from the accelerator. Staffed by ex-founders and operators, the firm positions itself as an extension of portfolio teams, emphasizing the founder experience and community. It has worked with over 900 founders, building a large network of mentors and experts to support the zero-to-one journey.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 38 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 7 of 14 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4SaaS ×4Future of Work ×3B2B Marketplaces ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:United States×5Canada×1
Portfolio companies · 14 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
Offsite helps companies plan and execute in-person team retreats and offsites by providing planning services, a curated marketplace of venues and vendors, and tools for event engagement and follow-up.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSNew York, US
Jared Kleinert(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatMichael Cardamone· per SEC Form D · $1.6M raise · filed Jan 2025
Arkestro provides intelligent procurement software that automates supplier quote collection and comparison for enterprise procurement teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Edmund LeikenBen Leiken(CTO)Rob Desantis(Co-founder)Edmund Adam Zagorin(Executive Officer, Director)Martin Meyer(Executive Officer)Neil Lustig(Executive Officer, Director)
Allen Control Systems develops autonomous precision weapon systems designed to counter unmanned aerial threats for military and allied forces.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Mike Wior(CEO)Steve Simoni(President)Luke Allen(CTO)
Finni matches families and children with autism spectrum disorder with ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy providers in their local area.
HealthtechMarketplacesMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Fireflies.ai provides a voice assistant and transcription platform that automates team workflows by converting conversations into actionable insights.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSMiami, US
Krish Ramineni(Co-Founder & CEO)Sam Udotong(Co-Founder & CTO)
Firstbase provides IT teams with a platform to manage the physical lifecycle of employee equipment, covering procurement, shipping, retrieval, storage, and disposal of devices during onboarding and offboarding.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
New York, US
Aaron Molloy(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Batista(Director)
BoardPatrick Berry(Director)
Limina (Private AI) offers a linguistics-first platform that helps regulated businesses convert sensitive, unstructured data into structured, secure, and usable assets while protecting privacy.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & Infrastructure
Provides virtual dementia care led by top neurologists with personalized support and caregiver community.
Jackson, US
Matthew LeKrey(Director and President/CEO)
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.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFireflies Ai · tech.eu · Jul 14, 2026
Offsite · forbes.com · Jun 17, 2026
Allen Control Systems · thedefensepost.com · Jun 9, 2026
Paralign Health · intelligence360.news · Jun 4, 2026
→ Arkestro · pulse2.com · May 15, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Forum Ventures invest at?
- Forum Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Forum Ventures's typical check size?
- Forum Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $100K.
- What sectors does Forum Ventures focus on?
- Forum Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Retail Tech, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Forum Ventures located?
- Forum Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Forum Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Forum Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Connect - 784 - Michael Cardamone of Forum Ventures
Hall Martin · Michael Cardamone
Meet the VC: James Murphy, General Partner at Forum Ventures
Escalon · James Murphy
Common Pitfalls for Founder led Sales - With MD Bocar Dia, Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures · Bocar Dia
Using SaaS Metrics to Build Your Fundraising Narrative with Jonah Midanik of Forum Ventures
Visible · Jonah Midanik
Meet The VC: Michael Cardamone of Forum Ventures
Early Growth · Michael Cardamone
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