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Venture capitalInactiveLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
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Team · 4 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 20 of 20 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×7Consumer ×6Enterprise Software ×5Marketplaces ×5Developer Tools ×3Direct to Consumer ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2
HQs:United Kingdom×13France×1United States×1
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 32022 · 22021 · 32019 · 52018 · 22017 · 12014 · 117 dated
Ably provides a globally distributed realtime messaging platform for developers, delivering low-latency data transport across internet-connected devices with guarantees around message ordering, idempotency, and connection recovery.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Matthew O'Riordan(CEO & Co-founder)inPaddy Byers(CTO & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsDawn CapitalInsight PartnersDigital HorizonDigital Horizon VCFairpoint CapitalMMC Ventures+3 more
Plyable develops software and services for composite mold manufacturing, including design-for-manufacturing analysis that detects features likely to fail during production.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesNew MaterialsSaaSOxford, GB
Martin OughtoninAdam LoftsMark Runciman(CEO)Rich Mead(CFO)inLuke Hunter(CTO)in
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Co-investorsMaven Capital PartnersBoeing HorizonX VenturesMolten VenturesOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)
APEXX Global operates a payment orchestration platform that connects enterprise merchants to global acquiring services, over 200 local alternative payment method integrations, and fraud and DCC providers with a provider-agnostic approach.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Peter Keenan(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAlliance VCAlliance VentureFinch CapitalMMC VenturesMolten VenturesAlliance Ventures
Appear Here is a marketplace platform that connects brands, designers, and entrepreneurs with short-term retail spaces.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTechRetail TechLondon, GB
RossAlex Hely-Hutchinson(Founder)
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalBallpark VenturesHOWZAT PartnersMiroma VenturesMolten VenturesOctopus Ventures+4 more
Breedr operates a precision livestock network with an app and technology for animal productivity, livestock trading, and cashflow management, serving farmers and ranchers.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaSAustin, US
Ian Wheal(Founder & CEO)inJames Law(COO)inPaige Savery(Chief of Staff)in
BoardGeorge Easley(Director)inJustin Sherrard(Director)Rob Schultz(Director)in
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesLocalGlobeMolten VenturesOutsidersPartech VenturesSerra Ventures+1 more
CTRL Energy develops modular smart battery systems for energy storage and distributed grid infrastructure.
CleantechEnergyHardwareParis, FR
Adlane Denni(Founder)inRaouf REMIDAN(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounders Factory365.fintechEnterprise IrelandMiddlegame Ventures
Ctrl Alt provides tokenization infrastructure that gives asset managers and institutions access to tokenized alternative investments across private markets, real estate, private credit, infrastructure, and renewable energy.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechLondon, GB
Matt Ong(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsMolten Ventures365.fintechEnterprise IrelandMiddlegame Venturesunbundled vc
Driftrock is a customer acquisition platform for automotive brands that consolidates lead generation, conversion, and sales tracking across multiple channels and markets.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSSales TechLondon, GB
Matt Wheeler(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsAscensionCraigie CapitalMolten VenturesQVentures
Gravity Sketch is an immersive 3D workspace for product ideation, design, and collaborative reviews, letting teams map objects in 3D, compare against engineering data, and validate ergonomics at 1:1 scale in VR.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaS
Oluwaseyi Sosanya(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelBoeing HorizonX VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Khosla VenturesKindred CapitalMolten Ventures+4 more
Heights sells Biotic⁺, a daily delayed-release probiotic capsule combining seven probiotic strains with zinc to support gut health, immunity and overall wellbeing.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Joel Freeman(Co-founder)inDan Murray(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsMiroma VenturesSeedrs
Koru Kids operates an online platform that helps UK families find, hire, and legally employ part-time and full-time nannies, handling vetting, matching, contracts, payroll, and HMRC and pension administration.
ConsumerHR TechMarketplaces
Rachel Carrell(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlbionVCAscensionAtomicoMolten VenturesSamos InvestmentsEntrepreneur First+1 more
Lexoo provides commercial contract review through an in-house legal team, negotiating routine agreements for a fixed fee within about two days.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS
Chris O'Sullivan(Founder)inDaniel van Binsbergen(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalEarlybird Venture Capital
Snaptrip operates an online marketplace of over 60,000 UK holiday cottages, lodges and apartments with live availability, live pricing and instant booking.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityLondon, GB
Matthew Fox(Founder)in
Co-investorsCraigie CapitalMolten VenturesLondon Co-Investment Fund
Sourcery provides automated code review and security scanning tools that integrate with developer workflows to catch vulnerabilities, logic errors, and security gaps in code from initial writing through merge.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsLondon, GB
Co-investorsMolten VenturesRuna CapitalTechstarsAbstract VenturesAcequia Capital OriginAngel Invest+6 more
SPOKE is a London-based menswear brand selling clothing and accessories online, including a sock collection produced in partnership with the London Sock Company.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLondon, GB
Ben Farren(Founder)in
Co-investors24 HaymarketMolten VenturesOxfordAccelAda VenturesBethnal Green Ventures+7 more
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Spoke provides last-mile delivery software, including a free route-planning and navigation app for drivers, a fleet management platform for courier companies to plan multi-driver routes and collect proof of delivery, and a directory connecting retailers with local delivery services.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaS
Co-investorsSemapa NextAccelAda VenturesBethnal Green VenturesFelicis VenturesGreylock Partners+4 more
Spoke provides mobile-first communication infrastructure for high-value conversations in regulated industries like finance, insurance, and healthcare, enabling teams to work remotely while maintaining compliance visibility and business records.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Ben Farren(Founder)inKieronJason
Co-investorsNZVCAccelAda VenturesBethnal Green VenturesFelicis VenturesGreylock Partners+5 more
Thread was an AI-powered personal styling service that combined artificial intelligence with expert stylists to provide clothing recommendations for men and women.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechLondon, GB
Kieran O'Neill(Founder/CEO)inBen Phillips(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalBeringeaY CombinatorH&M CO:LABPassion CapitalPortage Ventures+1 more
Virtuoso QA provides AI-powered test automation software designed to accelerate software testing and release cycles for DevOps and QA teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Adil MohammedinHugo Farinha(CTO)inAndrew Doughty(CEO)in
Co-investorsMolten VenturesPaladin Capital GroupCrane Venture PartnersMubadala Capital
Wonderbly creates personalized children's books, with each story custom-tailored to individual readers through an illustrated narrative format.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Co-investorsGreycroftGV (Google Ventures)Project A VenturesThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsThreadacq. by Marks & Spencer
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAPEXX Global · fintech.global · Feb 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Forward Partners made?
- Forward Partners has 20 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Forward Partners invest at?
- Forward Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Forward Partners focus on?
- Forward Partners focuses on Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- Where is Forward Partners located?
- Forward Partners is headquartered in London, GB.
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