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Walker Forehand

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President and General Partner at Canapi Ventures · Director at Coverbase

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Janet WolpertunlockedWalker: together at Coinbase (2018–2020)
×8Walker: together at Coinbase
Walker: together at Blend
×2Walker: together at Promontory Financial Group, an IBM Company

About

Walker Forehand has been a general partner at Canapi since its 2018 founding, sourcing and executing investments and running day-to-day operations, and led deals in Alloy, Middesk, Built, Fireblocks, NeuroID, Blooma, and SmartSuite. He previously was managing director and CIO at SpringHarbor, head of corporate development at Promontory Financial Group, and a principal investor at Hovde, and is a CFA charterholder with a BA from the University of Virginia.

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Director at Coverbase

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Coverbase's investors · 5

Canapi VenturesNew York · since 2025FikaCulver City · $1M – $10M checks · since 2025Fika VenturesCulver City · $250K – $2M checks · since 2026Pear VCSan Francisco · $150K – $4M checks · since 2026TTV CapitalAtlanta · $250K – $7M checks · since 2026

Co-founders at Coverbase

CCClarence Chio
Clarence ChioPresident, CEO, and Director
ZC
Zi Chong KaoSecretary and Director
KZKao ZC
Kao ZCFounder

Experience

  1. Canapi VenturesPresident, Co-Founder and General Partnercurrent2018 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
  2. Neuro-IDInvestorcurrent2020 — present
  3. BlendInvestorcurrent2020 — present
  4. Built TechnologiesInvestorcurrent2019 — present
  5. Nova CreditInvestorcurrent2018 — present
  6. nCino, Inc.Angel Investorcurrent2013 — present
  7. CoinbaseAngel Investorcurrent2017 — present
  8. Greenlight Financial TechnologyAngel Investorcurrent2018 — present
  9. Promontory Financial Group, an IBM CompanyHead of Corporate Strategy and Investments2016 — 2018Washington D.C. Metro Area
  10. Promontory Financial Group, an IBM CompanyChief of Staff, Office of the CEO2016 — 2018Washington, DC
  11. Promontory Financial Group, an IBM CompanySenior Principal2013 — 2016Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  12. Promontory Financial Group, an IBM CompanyPrincipal2010 — 2012Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  13. Hovde Private Equity Advisors LLCInvestor2006 — 2010Washington D.C. Metro Area
  14. Hovde Private Equity Advisors LLCHedge Fund Analyst, Long/Short Equities2005 — 2007Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Skills & more

Private Equity7Business Strategy3Corporate Development3Business Planning1Corporate Finance1Financial Analysis2Mergers & Acquisitions3Capital Markets4Valuation4Hedge Funds2Portfolio Management2Financial Modeling2
+10 moreManagement ConsultingEnterprise Risk ManagementFinancial Risk ManagementRisk Management ConsultingCorporate GovernanceProject ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesInvestmentsEquities

Languages English

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder — CFA Institute

From Walker's professional profile.

Deals · 6

MiddeskLed round

via Canapi Ventures · filed Jun 2022

BloomaLed round

via Canapi Ventures

BuiltLed round

via Canapi Ventures

Fireblocks surveyLed round

via Canapi Ventures

SmartSuiteLed round

via Canapi Ventures

AlloyLed round

via Canapi Ventures

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Led

NeuroID (exited to Experian)

Board seats

Coverbase

Investor

CoinbaseGreenlight FinancialnCinoNova Credit

Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Canapi Ventures

Amogh Bhalerao
Associate at Canapi Ventures
Austin Nembach
Associate at Canapi Ventures
Brittany Stewart
Executive Assistant at Canapi Ventures
Chip Mahan
Managing Partner at Canapi Ventures
Connie Qian
Principal at Canapi Ventures
Daniel Beldy
General Partner at Canapi Ventures
Danielle David Parks
Head of Talent at Canapi Ventures
Emily Keener Silverman
Vice President, Platform at Canapi Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Walker Forehand?
Walker Forehand has been a general partner at Canapi since its 2018 founding, sourcing and executing investments and running day-to-day operations, and led deals in Alloy, Middesk, Built, Fireblocks, NeuroID, Blooma, and SmartSuite. He previously was managing director and CIO at SpringHarbor, head of corporate development at Promontory Financial Group, and a principal investor at Hovde, and is a CFA charterholder with a BA from the University of Virginia.
Where does Walker Forehand work?
Walker Forehand is President and General Partner at Canapi Ventures.
What does Walker Forehand invest in?
Walker Forehand invests in Fintech.
What boards does Walker Forehand sit on?
Walker Forehand holds tracked board seats at Coverbase.
What companies has Walker Forehand invested in?
Investments tracked here include Alloy, Blooma, Built, Fireblocks survey, Middesk, NeuroID (exited to Experian), SmartSuite, Coinbase, Greenlight Financial, nCino, Nova Credit.
Where did Walker Forehand go to school?
Walker Forehand studied at University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)).
Does Walker Forehand lead rounds?
Yes — Walker Forehand has led 7 tracked investments.

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