Forward Partners
Venture capitalInactiveLondon Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 3 people tracked
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What they invest in
from 10 of 10 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ6AI & Machine Learning Γ3Developer Tools Γ3Enterprise Software Γ3B2B Marketplaces Γ2Cloud Computing Γ2Data & Infrastructure Γ2Fintech Γ2
HQs:United KingdomΓ4FranceΓ1United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 Β· 32022 Β· 12021 Β· 37 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-investorsInsight PartnersDawn CapitalFairpoint CapitalMMC VenturesMolten VenturesPortfolio Ventures+1 more
Ably provides a globally distributed realtime messaging platform with low-latency transport and higher-level products for pub/sub, chat, state sync, and collaboration, integrated via developer APIs and SDKs.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Matthew O'Riordan(CEO & Co-founder)inPaddy Byers(CTO & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsDawn CapitalInsight PartnersDigital HorizonDigital Horizon VCMMC Ventures
Plyable provides AI-driven software and engineering services for composite and metallic mold and part manufacturing, serving aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, and consumer goods manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesNew MaterialsSaaSOxford, GB
Martin OughtoninAdam LoftsMark Runciman(CEO)Rich Mead(CFO)inLuke Hunter(CTO)in
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
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)
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesMolten VenturesOutsidersSerra Ventures
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-investorsCraigie 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 VenturesKhosla VenturesKindred CapitalMolten VenturesPoint Nine+3 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 VenturesCrane Venture PartnersMubadala CapitalPaladin Capital Group
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVirtuoso Β· scanx.trade Β· Jul 25, 2026
APEXX Global Β· fintech.global Β· Feb 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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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