Forgepoint Capital
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $. – $.
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- Sectors
- Cybersecurity, Enterprise
- Founded
- 2016
- HQ
- San Mateo, CA
About Forgepoint Capital
Forgepoint Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA founded in 2016. Forgepoint Capital is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in transformative companies protecting the digital future. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. The firm manages $300M in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Armis, Cylance, Vera and SafeBreach. Focuses on cybersecurity investments, backing companies that protect critical infrastructure and data.
Investment Thesis
“Focuses on cybersecurity investments, backing companies that protect critical infrastructure and data.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Key Team (2)
Alberto Yépez
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Leo Casusol
Managing Director
Fund History
- Forgepoint runs three flagship cybersecurity funds plus a parallel affiliate series and a deep bench of single-deal co-investment vehicles.
- ForgePoint Cybersecurity Fund I entered exempt-offering records in 2015, Fund II in 2019 and Fund III in 2022.
- Fund III is the largest by a wide margin: its Form D sets a $750 million offering, with $191.96 million sold to 22 investors as of the September 2023 amendment, and names Donald R. Dixon and Alberto Yepez as managing members of the general partner.
- Alongside each flagship sits a ForgePoint Cyber Affiliates fund, with Affiliates I, II and III registered in 2015, 2019 and 2024 respectively.
- The firm has also stood up at least six ForgePoint Cyber Co-Investors vehicles, running from Co-Investors I through I-F and filed between 2015 and 2020, a structure that lets limited partners concentrate into individual security companies beyond their fund commitment.
- All vehicles file from California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Forgepoint Capital invest at?
Forgepoint Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Forgepoint Capital located?
Forgepoint Capital is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Forgepoint Capital focus on?
Forgepoint Capital focuses on investments in Cybersecurity, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Forgepoint Capital's typical check size?
Forgepoint Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
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