Forerunner Ventures

company

About

Forerunner Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on understanding the mindset of the modern consumer.

  • 11 - 50

Details

Industries
FinTech,Internet,Retail,Retail Technology,Venture Capital
Founded date
Jan 1, 2010
Number Of Employee
11 - 50
Operating Status
Active
Investor Type
Venture Capital

At Forerunner, we believe in a better way to invest. We’re a venture capital firm focused on understanding the mindset of the modern consumer and identifying the people poised to deliver what they need. We believe that when entrepreneurs are poised to meet consumers not just where they are today but where they’re going to be tomorrow, they become more than just founders — they’re forerunners. By supporting them with funding, strategic wisdom, and consumer insight — our “CQ” — we help transform industries and drive culture forward.

We’re a San Francisco-based team of veterans and visionaries from multiple disciplines. What unites us is a shared belief that “good enough” just isn’t good enough. We’ve used our combined expertise to support trailblazing brands like Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker, Hims & Hers, and dozens more.

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
40
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Forerunner Ventures has made 40 investments. Their most recent investment was on May 17, 2022, when Arrived Homes raised $25M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
May 17, 2022 Arrived Homes
Series A $25M Financial Services Yes
Apr 12, 2022 Glow Labs
Seed $4.15M Blockchain
Apr 11, 2022 Studio
Series B $50M Art
Feb 15, 2022 Homebound
Series C $75M Architecture
Jul 28, 2021 Lolli
Series A $10M Apps