Current Firm
Forerunner Ventures
Investments
2+ companies
Focus
Consumer, Fintech
Brian O'Malley has spent 20+ years focused purely on consumer and commerce investing across three top-tier firms, giving him an unusually complete view of both consumer brands and the infrastructure software that powers modern retail. He's known for his consumer-first approach of conducting primary research with end users rather than relying on generic data, and for his focus on empowering small merchants and independent professionals through software and marketplaces that help them compete with large retailers.
Brian O'Malley is a Managing Partner, Forerunner Ventures at Forerunner Ventures, based in San Francisco, CA.
Brian's investment focus spans Consumer, Fintech, Digital Health, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Brian's portfolio include Glossier. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Brian O'Malley is a Managing Partner, Forerunner Ventures at Forerunner Ventures, based in San Francisco, CA. Their investment focus includes Consumer, Fintech, Digital Health.
Brian O'Malley focuses on investments in Consumer, Fintech, Digital Health through Forerunner Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
Brian O'Malley's notable portfolio investments include Jet, Glossier. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
Brian O'Malley is currently at Forerunner Ventures, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as Managing Partner, Forerunner Ventures.