--- title: FORWARD.one - Startup Match Score & Focus Areas description: Is FORWARD.one the right VC for you? 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They combine speed, pragmatism, and a relentless focus on commercialization to build Europe's next tech champions. Is FORWARD.one the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with FORWARD.one, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io. ## FORWARD.one VC Fund ![FORWARD.one logo](https://www.hopohopo.io/hubfs/ecosystem-logos-from-platform/9218-5c3605bc4e305b6ede8476959cdd5082.png) ## Investment focus ### Invest in - Baltics - Nordics - Western Europe - Southern Europe - Central Eastern Europe ### Product type - Hardware - Software-enabled hardware ### Industries / verticals - Energy - Engineering / Manufacturing - Materials Science Investment role Lead and follow Stages Seed, Series A First ticket size €1,000,000 - €3,000,000 ## Contact information Coen Bos ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Partner Robin Boxsel ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Partner Beau-Anne Chilla ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Investing in Climate Tech innovations | Partner Beau-Anne Chilla ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Chief Financial Officer John Die ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) ## How to approach funds like FORWARD.one When approaching FORWARD.one, emphasize your startup's potential for rapid commercialization and scalability within the industrial tech sector. Highlight how your technology addresses significant market needs in areas like semiconductors, climate tech, or robotics, and demonstrate a clear path to market leadership. Showcasing a resilient team with a strong execution track record will align well with their focus on building Europe's next tech champions. ## Find the best-fitting investors for your startup Stop wasting weeks searching for the right investors. Upload your deck and get matched with investors who actually fit your startup — so you can focus on building, not chasing. 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