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Forward Future Capital

Venture capital

Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The firm partners with founders and brands whose innovative business strategies and efficient execution can drive both growth and profitability. Beyond providing capital, it aims to add value by contributing people, systems, and operational processes to support portfolio companies. Its focus spans early-stage startup investments as well as capital infusions for established brands pursuing growth opportunities.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
40

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website
Johnathan Chen· Founder & Managing Partner

What they invest in

from 6 of 40 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3FoodTech ×3Robotics ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Circular Economy ×1Consumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1

HQs:United States×6

Investments · 40 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Blendidblendid.comin𝕏

Blendid builds a fully autonomous robotic kiosk that prepares customizable smoothies from whole fruits, vegetables, and other real ingredients, operating without on-site staff.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechHardwareRobotics

Vipin Jain(Founder)inVijay Dodd(Founder)inVenki Ayalur(Founder)inRam Nagarajan(VP of Business Operations)in

Co-investorsBenhamou Global VenturesArray Ventures Management LlcGreen Cow Venture CapitalPartech VenturesThink+ Ventures Management, Llc

Discovered Materialsdiscoveredmaterials.comin𝕏Seed

Discovered Materials develops AI agents that accelerate materials discovery for semiconductor manufacturing, targeting datacenters and fabrication facilities.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningNew MaterialsSemiconductorsSan Francisco, US

Advaith Sridhar(CTO)inAkash Ramdas(CEO)in

Co-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorCHEPSTOW CAPITAL GmbHFJ LabsGaingelsLightspeed India Partners+8 more

Immigrant Foodimmigrantfood.com

Immigrant Food is a restaurant and catering business that frames its food around celebrating immigrant culinary traditions and advocacy, offering dining, events, and catering services.

Consumer

Téa Ivanovic(Cofounder)in

Miso Roboticsmisorobotics.comin𝕏

Miso Robotics builds AI and robotics systems for commercial kitchens, including Flippy, a robot that automates the fry station, alongside a workforce intelligence platform for restaurant operations.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRoboticsPasadena, US

Buck Jordan(Director)inRyan Sinnet(Founder)inDavid Zito(CEO)inRichard Hull(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Lunny(Executive Officer)inRobert Anderson(Founder)

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersManta Ray VenturesCallais Capital ManagementNuance Capital

Offsiteoffsite.com𝕏Jan 2025

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)in

BoardMichael Cardamone(Director)in

Co-investorsGround Game VenturesAtomicForum VenturesTectonic VenturesUnless

Vegetable And Butchervegetableandbutcher.comin

Vegetable + Butcher is a subscription meal delivery service offering dietitian-designed, high-protein and plant-forward prepared meals with vegan and humanely raised protein plans.

Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWashington, US

Ariane Valle(Cofounder)inTurner Hoff(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTEDCO

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

151 CoffeeAppmailArtlyBouqsCitizens CoffeeCraveworthy BrandsCrazy PitaFuel RodGraveworthy BrandsHala Tree CompanyHawaiian BrosHeavenly HawaiianHg Supply CoJurnyLoftieMobile BouqsNobleNoble MobileOverthrow HospitalityPlnt BurgerPlungePresent TenseReelieScum And Villainy CantinaSoft BarThe Coffee ClassThe Sunrise ShackUncle’s Ice CreamUncles Ice CreamVegetable + ButcherVestaboardVirtuixYoung Mountain TeaZalat

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Forward Future Capital made?
Forward Future Capital has 40 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Forward Future Capital invest at?
Forward Future Capital invests at the Seed, Growth stages.
What sectors does Forward Future Capital focus on?
Forward Future Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, FoodTech, Retail Tech, SaaS.
Who does Forward Future Capital co-invest with?
Forward Future Capital most often shares deals with Ground Game Ventures, Manta Ray Ventures, Maryland TEDCO, among 9 tracked co-investors.

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