Fourward Ventures
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Series A–Growth · 3 people tracked
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
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 28 of 34 portfolio companiesConsumer ×17Direct to Consumer ×11Wellness & Fitness ×10FoodTech ×8Healthtech ×5Creator Economy ×3E-commerce ×3Hardware ×3
HQs:United States×11Australia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×13 founders×2
Investments · 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12020 · 12015 · 13 dated
Alice Mushrooms makes daily chocolate supplements formulated with functional mushrooms and nootropics, sold direct-to-consumer via subscription.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
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
Co-investorsBoxGroupLudlow VenturesFJ LabsSound Ventures
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)Russell 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 flavored antioxidant-infused beverages made with electrolytes, no artificial sweeteners, and low calories/sugar.
ConsumerFoodTech
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)
Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) operates a portfolio of corporately owned health and wellness club brands across the Asia Pacific region, serving over 585,000 members through 330+ clubs.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness
Greg Oliver(Group CEO)
Co-investorsQuadrant Private Equity Pty Ltd.
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
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)Peter 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)
JRNYS is a telemedicine platform offering online medical consultations and prescription treatments for weight management (GLP-1 medications), sexual health, and general wellness.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Henry Legere(Chief Medical Officer)
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 builds AI infrastructure for creative production, providing tools, talent, workflows, and a managed platform to generate brand-accurate marketing assets such as ads, videos, and key visuals across channels.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Co-investorsConnetic Ventures
Lomi makes the Lomi 3 Smart Waste System, a countertop kitchen appliance that processes food scraps such as leftovers, coffee grounds, and eggshells to reduce food waste volume and eliminate odors and pests.
Circular EconomyConsumerHardware
Louis Leeman is a luxury footwear brand offering made-to-order, handcrafted men's shoes produced in Italy and designed in Los Angeles.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
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)Oliver Zak(Executive Officer, Director)Joshua Siegel(Director)John 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
George PsipsikasErmis Psipsikas
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-investorsBackstage CapitalCleveland AvenueGold House VenturesPortfoliaWellness VenturesZintinus+5 more
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)Matthew Hyman(Executive Officer, Director)Zachary Hyman(Executive Officer, Director)RJ Horsley(Executive Officer)
BoardChris Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDragoneer Investment GroupDST Global01 AdvisorsAurumCoatue Management+2 more
Starface is a skincare brand known for its pimple patches and other acne-focused products aimed at consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAble PartnersBBG 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 a service that helps people find a therapist by arranging free 15-minute introductory phone calls with licensed, pre-screened therapists based on the client's stated preferences and availability.
HealthtechMarketplacesMental Health
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 makes a canned, lightly-carbonated alcoholic beverage combining sparkling refreshment with real liquor, inspired by the traditional Finnish long drink from the 1952 Summer Games.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsPLUS Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Julie · suncommercial.com · Aug 21, 2026
Goodles · foodnavigator.com · Jul 15, 2026
Impossible Foods · forgeglobal.com · Jun 25, 2026
Telly · arstechnica.com · Jan 23, 2026
Cabinet Health · legit.ng · Sep 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Fourward Ventures made?
- Fourward Ventures has 34 tracked investments.
- 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 77 tracked co-investors.
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