Companies Backed by Forerunner Ventures
8 companies in Forerunner Ventures's investment portfolio.
Back to Forerunner Ventures profileInvestment Thesis
“Invests in consumer and marketplace companies, particularly direct-to-consumer brands and platforms that change how people shop and live.”
Portfolio Companies (5)
Chime
Chime is a San Francisco consumer financial technology company offering fee-free mobile banking through partner banks. It listed on Nasdaq under the ticker CHYM in June 2025.
Dollar Shave Club
Dollar Shave Club, Inc. is an American company based in Venice, California, that delivers razors and other personal grooming products to customers by mail.
Faire
Laissez-faire ( LESS-ay-FAIR, from French: laissez faire [lɛse fɛːʁ] , lit. 'let do') implies that nothing restricts what happens, irrespective of the potential consequences.
Glossier
Glossier is an American beauty company founded by Emily Weiss in 2014. It originated as an online-only business, building on Weiss’s beauty blog, Into the Gloss Later, it expanded into pop-up shops and retail locations.
Warby Parker
Warby Parker sells prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses online and through 323 stores. It listed directly on the NYSE as WRBY in September 2021.
Other Investments (3)
Portfolio Analysis
Forerunner Ventures has built a portfolio of 8 companies across 4 sectors, including Consumer, Fintech, Logistics and 1 others. Of these investments, 2 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs, demonstrating the firm's track record of backing companies to meaningful outcomes.
The portfolio reflects investments across the IPO stage, showing Forerunner Ventures's approach to supporting companies at a focused stage of development.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies has Forerunner Ventures invested in?
Forerunner Ventures has invested in 8+ companies across 4 different sectors. Of these, 2 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs.
What sectors does Forerunner Ventures invest in?
Forerunner Ventures's portfolio spans Consumer, Fintech, Logistics, Marketplace. This diversification reflects the firm's broad investment thesis and sector expertise.
What stages does Forerunner Ventures invest at?
Forerunner Ventures invests across the IPO stage. Their portfolio includes companies at various points in their growth journey.
How many exits has Forerunner Ventures had?
Forerunner Ventures has had 2 portfolio companies achieve exits through acquisitions or IPOs. This track record of exits demonstrates the firm's ability to identify and support companies through successful outcomes.