Fourward Ventures
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Series A–Growth · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Fourward Ventures leverages its unique positioning within entertainment and venture capital, drawing on an extensive network across tech, entertainment, and finance to source exclusive investment opportunities. The firm targets high-growth, consumer-driven companies with a focus on lifestyle, health and wellness, and sustainability-focused brands. It seeks companies whose values and intentions align with the Fourward community and that aim to drive positive societal change through their products or services.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 29 of 34 portfolio companiesConsumer ×18Direct to Consumer ×13Wellness & Fitness ×12FoodTech ×11Healthtech ×8SaaS ×5Media & Entertainment ×4Creator Economy ×3
HQs:United States×14Australia×1Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 19 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×152 founders×23 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with education data
Miami University ×2University of Lincoln ×2University of Virginia ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Humanities ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 17 founders with career history
Blip Products ×2
Investments · 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12020 · 12015 · 13 dated
Alice Mushrooms produces functional mushroom chocolate products designed to boost energy, productivity, and cognitive function.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Charlotte Cruze(Founder)in
Audio Up is a media company that produces audio-based entertainment, developing intellectual property around songs, podcasts, and audio marketing assets.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Jared Gutstadt(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Brian Edwards(Director)
BoardJustin Shukat(Director)Andrew Moss(Director)Caroline Casey Boman(Director)Darren Throop(Director)
Co-investorsLakewest Venture Partners
Billfold provides a point-of-sale platform for live entertainment events and venues, offering cashless and contactless payment, analytics, and operational tools.
FintechHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSNew York, US
Albert Akbashev(Director)inStanislav Chijik(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Roshia(Executive Officer, Director)
Blip sells FDA-approved nicotine replacement products via direct-to-consumer subscription, with discounts for recurring orders.
Direct to ConsumerHealthtech
Co-investorsMaveronBBG Ventures
Cabinet provides a platform for retailers to build private-label OTC and Rx medicine programs, covering formulation, sustainable packaging, and supply chain execution, and connects manufacturers to demand.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessWashington, US
Achal Patel(Executive Officer, Director)inRussell Gong(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsARC Angel FundFlucas VenturesKnockout CapitalMetaplanetPixel Perfect VenturesTechstars+2 more
Caliwater is a prickly-pear cactus water beverage that provides hydration with electrolytes and antioxidants, marketed with half the sugar and calories of coconut water.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBtomorrow Ventures
Bai produces antioxidant-infused flavored water beverages with electrolytes, sweetened without artificial sweeteners, marketed under the WonderWater brand.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsCAVU Consumer PartnersRocana Ventures
CleanCo makes non-alcoholic, zero-proof spirits and offers cocktail recipes for consumers who want to drink without alcohol.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Spencer Matthews(Founder)in
Fitness & Lifestyle Group operates a portfolio of premium, mid-market, and low-cost fitness club brands across Asia Pacific, serving consumers through 330+ locations.
ConsumerHealthtechSports TechWellness & FitnessSydney, AU
Greg Oliver(CEO & Managing Director)
Co-investorsQuadrant Private Equity Pty Ltd.Oaktree
Goodles produces snacks and gives away at least 1% of products sold to organizations addressing food insecurity, focusing on supporting children's nutrition and well-being.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSocial
Jen Zeszut(Founder)in
Co-investors1st Course CapitalAlumni VenturesAurumBasecamp FundCosmic Venture PartnersGingerbread Capital+2 more
HVMN is an energy science company that produces Ketone-IQ, a ketone-based performance fuel made in FDA and WADA-compliant facilities for athletes, military personnel, and high performers seeking enhanced mental clarity, physical performance, and recovery.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAndreessen Horowitz
Impossible Foods produces plant-based meat alternatives, including beef, pork, chicken, and sausage products designed to replicate the taste, nutrition, and cooking properties of conventional animal meat.
ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechRedwood City, US
Pat Brown(Founder & CEO)inDavid Lee(Executive Officer)inPeter McGuinnessin
BoardBart Swanson(Director)inSamir Kaul(Director)inTai Ronnen(Director)
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersBlue Horizon CorporationCoatue ManagementCollaborative FundContinental Grain CompanyCPT Capital+18 more
Influential operates Captiv8, an AI-powered influencer marketing platform that unifies creator discovery, campaign execution, and performance measurement across a network of 15+ million creators.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Ryan Detert(Co-founder)in
A telemedicine platform offering prescription medications for weight loss and sexual wellness, delivered directly to consumers with physician oversight.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Henry Legere(Chief Medical Officer)in
BoardBenjamin Perkins(Director)
Co-investorsBootstrap Venture Partners
Julie sells an FDA-approved over-the-counter emergency contraceptive (levonorgestrel morning-after pill) that reduces pregnancy risk after unprotected sex, available without prescription, ID, or parental consent across all 50 U.S. states.
ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFemTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersIngeborg InvestmentsWestern Technology InvestmentWorklife VenturesEntrepreneur VentureSIDE-Capital
Kartel provides systematic infrastructure for brand content creation.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSBeverly Hills, US
Kevin Reilly(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsConnetic Ventures
Lomi manufactures a countertop food waste processor that converts food scraps into natural fertilizer, helping households reduce landfill waste.
Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTechHardwareKelowna, CA
Jeremy Lang(Founder)in
Louis Leeman produces handcrafted leather sneakers manufactured in Italy using high-quality materials and custom-made components.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew MaterialsLos Angeles, US
Louis Leeman
Mad Rabbit produces skincare products designed for tattoo aftercare and maintenance, helping customers preserve tattoo vibrancy and healing.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerWellness & FitnessChagrin Falls, US
Pony Lawson(Founder and CEO)Selom Agbitor(Executive Officer, Director)inOliver Zak(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua Siegel(Director)inJohn Zak(Director)
Co-investorsH Venture PartnersOssian CapitalSWAT Equity Partners
Nanobionic makes a coating of infrared-emitting minerals that is applied to fabrics, foams, leathers and textiles to reflect body heat back to the wearer, intended to promote local blood flow, recovery, athletic performance and sleep.
New MaterialsSports TechWellness & Fitness
Partake Foods makes allergy-friendly cookies and snacks designed for people with dietary restrictions including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Denise Woodard(Sole manager.)
Co-investors37 AngelsBackstage CapitalCleveland AvenueGold House VenturesPortfoliaWellness Ventures+5 more
Playground develops hormone-free intimate self-care products, including water-based lubricants and vaginal inserts, formulated to support vaginal hydration and comfort.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesLaunch NYPalm Tree Crew Investments
Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaDCVC (Data Collective)GreycroftHitachi VenturesMain Sequence VenturesTitanium Ventures+1 more
SpotOn is a cloud-based restaurant management system and point-of-sale platform for restaurant operators, offering online ordering, reservations, labor management, and AI-powered financial analysis.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Doron Friedman(Executive Officer)inMatthew Hyman(Executive Officer, Director)inZachary Hyman(Executive Officer, Director)inRJ Horsley(Executive Officer)in
BoardChris Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDragoneer Investment GroupDST Global01 AdvisorsAurumCoatue Management+3 more
Star Strips + Salicylic Acid is a pore-clearing nose strip product that removes blackheads and unclogs pores using salicylic acid and aloe vera, designed for weekly use on the nose.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Julie Schott(Founder)inBrian Bordainick(Founder)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersBBG VenturesAlign VenturesGingerbread CapitalSugar Capital
Stem is a Los Angeles music distribution and payments platform that automates royalty splits and payouts for artists and labels.
Milana Lewis(Founder)in
Co-investorsAspect VenturesJustin “3LAU” BlauKombo VenturesMaC Venture CapitalOwl CapitalSlow Ventures+2 more
Ivy is an app that helps clients find therapists by streamlining the search process and enabling users to connect with qualified therapists via phone calls.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesMental HealthSaaSSan Francisco, US
Telly builds a television platform designed as a central hub for home entertainment, information, fitness, and social connection.
AdTechConsumerHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Ilya Pozin(Founder)inMohammad Al Adham(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCameron Lester(Director)Nasser Al-Sabah(Director)Mohammed El Saadi(Director)
Co-investorsEverybody VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHawke VenturesLightShed VenturesMech VenturesPalm Tree Crew Investments+3 more
The Long Drink produces sparkling canned cocktails made with natural flavors for casual consumption.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Co-investorsPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsPLUS CapitalNeuberger Berman
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BackboneBestowpaymentsBrynpharma
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Playground · fiercebiotech.com · Sep 9, 2026
Julie · suncommercial.com · Aug 21, 2026
Goodles · foodnavigator.com · Jul 15, 2026
Impossible Foods · forgeglobal.com · Jun 25, 2026
Mad Rabbit · beautymatter.com · May 27, 2026
The Long Drink · eonline.com · Apr 18, 2026
Caliwater · fooddive.com · Mar 6, 2026
Starface · axios.com · Mar 4, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Fourward Ventures made?
- Fourward Ventures has 34 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Fourward Ventures invest at?
- Fourward Ventures invests at the Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Fourward Ventures focus on?
- Fourward Ventures focuses on Circular Economy, Climate Tech, Consumer, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Fourward Ventures located?
- Fourward Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Who does Fourward Ventures co-invest with?
- Fourward Ventures most often shares deals with Palm Tree Crew Investments, Aurum, Coatue Management, among 80 tracked co-investors.
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