At a Glance
Forerunner Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA founded in 2010. Forerunner is a venture capital firm focused on the modern consumer, investing at the intersection of culture and invention. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed investments across sectors including Consumer, Marketplace. The firm manages $2B in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Warby Parker, Glossier, Chime, HubSpot, Dollar Shave Club, Ritual, Curology and Faire. Invests in consumer and marketplace companies, particularly direct-to-consumer brands and platforms that change how people shop and live.
“Invests in consumer and marketplace companies, particularly direct-to-consumer brands and platforms that change how people shop and live.”
| Fund | Vintage | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | $10M | — | |
| — | $40M | — | |
| — | $50M | — | |
| — | $87M | — | |
| — | $180M | — | |
| — | $500M | — |
2022
Jokr
Series B2021
Italic
Series B$30M2020
Faire
Series B$100M2019
OUTDOOR VOICES
Series C2018
Curology
Series B$20M2017
Brandless
Series B2016
Hims
Seed$3M2015
Ritual
Series A$13M2014
Glossier
Seed2011
Warby Parker
Series AForerunner Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Forerunner Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Forerunner Ventures focuses on investments in Consumer, Marketplace. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Forerunner Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $250K to $15M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Forerunner Ventures manages approximately $2B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
