Forward Partners Overview

Forward Partners is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2013, focusing on early-stage investments from Seed to Series A. The firm offers capital and significant operational support to its portfolio companies, including talent acquisition, growth marketing, and product development. They primarily target companies in the applied AI, marketplace, and e-commerce sectors, seeking innovative businesses that leverage technology to disrupt traditional markets or create new ones. Forward Partners typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately £250,000 to £5,000,000. As of the end of 2024, they have built a robust portfolio of over 70 companies, with their companies collectively raising over £1.5 billion in follow-on funding. In 2022, Forward Partners successfully closed its Fund IV at £40 million, further solidifying its capacity to support promising early-stage ventures.

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