Focus
Partnering with Forerunner means having relentless advocates fully bought into your journey. We take the long view, knowing that building dominant market positions requires time and persistence. We understand that the most important companies of tomorrow may look unusual, unexpected, and even undefined today.
As early believers and often first investors, we commit $1-15M as initial investments to founders building superior technologies, products, and services positioned to scale and dominate their categories. Preview your company to us.
Partnering with us
How We Invest
We invest with conviction, flexibility, and long-term commitment. Our approach is designed to support founders at critical inflection points, ensuring they have the capital, strategic guidance, and network to build enduring consumer technology businesses.
We primarily invest at Seed and Series A, the moments when ambition meets execution — when a founder’s vision is taking shape, and the foundation for scale is being laid. We seek to lead or co-lead these rounds, writing initial checks that typically range $1M-$15M.
We lean in at pivotal moments — whether that’s accelerating product development, unlocking distribution channels, or fortifying competitive advantage as a business moves toward market leadership. Our capital comes with more than financial backing—it comes with deep engagement, high standards, and a relentless commitment to helping founders navigate the complexities of building at scale.
While our primary focus is early-stage, we remain opportunistic and thesis-driven, selectively making later-stage investments when we see a company at a pivotal moment for the next stage of breakout growth.
At every stage, our investment philosophy remains the same: we back companies that are reshaping industries, founders who think expansively and execute relentlessly, and businesses that are built not just to grow, but to lead.
We primarily invest at Seed and Series A, the moments when ambition meets execution — when a founder’s vision is taking shape, and the foundation for scale is being laid. We seek to lead or co-lead these rounds, writing initial checks that typically range $1M-$15M.
We lean in at pivotal moments — whether that’s accelerating product development, unlocking distribution channels, or fortifying competitive advantage as a business moves toward market leadership. Our capital comes with more than financial backing—it comes with deep engagement, high standards, and a relentless commitment to helping founders navigate the complexities of building at scale.
While our primary focus is early-stage, we remain opportunistic and thesis-driven, selectively making later-stage investments when we see a company at a pivotal moment for the next stage of breakout growth.
At every stage, our investment philosophy remains the same: we back companies that are reshaping industries, founders who think expansively and execute relentlessly, and businesses that are built not just to grow, but to lead.
What We Invest In
We invest in consumer technology businesses that don’t just respond to change, but shape it. The world is shifting, and with it, new white space is emerging: new behaviors, technologies, and cultural expectations that are redefining what’s possible. At Forerunner, we back companies that see this unfolding landscape as an invitation to build — those creating the next generation of platforms, tools, and systems that will power the future of how people engage and experience the world.
We are compelled by businesses that challenge assumptions, rethink legacy models, and introduce new possibilities at scale. They design new ways of doing things, unlocking value for consumers where none existed before. We look for founders who aren’t just optimizing, but reshaping what could be, pushing their industries forward with new frameworks, business models, and distribution strategies.
As the world becomes more complex, consumers are looking for more than access — they want clarity, curation, and connected experiences. We back companies that understand this shift and are building for the next era of consumer technology. Whether through intelligent systems, adaptive marketplaces, or trust-driven infrastructure, we seek businesses that fuel personal agency and create new efficiencies at scale.
Our investment focus is not static; it evolves as new opportunities emerge. What remains constant is our belief that category-defining businesses are built by founders who see what others don’t, act with conviction, and execute with precision. If you are building something transformative, we want to hear your story.
We are compelled by businesses that challenge assumptions, rethink legacy models, and introduce new possibilities at scale. They design new ways of doing things, unlocking value for consumers where none existed before. We look for founders who aren’t just optimizing, but reshaping what could be, pushing their industries forward with new frameworks, business models, and distribution strategies.
As the world becomes more complex, consumers are looking for more than access — they want clarity, curation, and connected experiences. We back companies that understand this shift and are building for the next era of consumer technology. Whether through intelligent systems, adaptive marketplaces, or trust-driven infrastructure, we seek businesses that fuel personal agency and create new efficiencies at scale.
Our investment focus is not static; it evolves as new opportunities emerge. What remains constant is our belief that category-defining businesses are built by founders who see what others don’t, act with conviction, and execute with precision. If you are building something transformative, we want to hear your story.
What We Look for in a Pitch
A great pitch isn’t about theatrics — it’s about clarity and command. We are compelled by founders who can articulate a sharp understanding of the problem they are solving, paint a vision of a transformed future, and demonstrate the strategy and capability to make that vision real.
It starts with the problem set. The most compelling founders going beyond describing inefficiencies; they grasp the underlying shifts that create an opening for something radically better. They understand their market with depth, identifying not just pain points, but behavioral and technological shifts that signal "why now."
From there, we look for a vision that is both expansive and executable. Great companies don’t simply introduce a better product — they reshape categories, set new consumer expectations, and establish the standard for what’s next. We are drawn to founders who don't just react to the present, they design for the future with an ability to articulate how their business will scale, evolve, and strengthen its competitive position over time.
Equally important is a business model that compounds, rather than fights against scale. The strongest businesses are structurally advantaged from day one — whether through network effects, embedded distribution, proprietary data, or deep ecosystem integrations. We are compelled by models that get stronger as they grow.
Execution is everything, and technical excellence is non-negotiable. We back teams who can build, not just theorize—founders and operators who understand the software, systems, and infrastructure required to bring their vision to life.
More than anything, we are compelled by teams that iterate with urgency. The best founders are intellectually honest, adaptive, and relentless. They operate with conviction but aren’t rigid; they adjust, refine, and evolve in pursuit of something enduring. They don’t just weather shifts — they use them as fuel.
A great pitch isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about demonstrating an unstoppable ability to find them. If you see what others don’t, move with precision, and build with intent, you’ll have our full attention.
It starts with the problem set. The most compelling founders going beyond describing inefficiencies; they grasp the underlying shifts that create an opening for something radically better. They understand their market with depth, identifying not just pain points, but behavioral and technological shifts that signal "why now."
From there, we look for a vision that is both expansive and executable. Great companies don’t simply introduce a better product — they reshape categories, set new consumer expectations, and establish the standard for what’s next. We are drawn to founders who don't just react to the present, they design for the future with an ability to articulate how their business will scale, evolve, and strengthen its competitive position over time.
Equally important is a business model that compounds, rather than fights against scale. The strongest businesses are structurally advantaged from day one — whether through network effects, embedded distribution, proprietary data, or deep ecosystem integrations. We are compelled by models that get stronger as they grow.
Execution is everything, and technical excellence is non-negotiable. We back teams who can build, not just theorize—founders and operators who understand the software, systems, and infrastructure required to bring their vision to life.
More than anything, we are compelled by teams that iterate with urgency. The best founders are intellectually honest, adaptive, and relentless. They operate with conviction but aren’t rigid; they adjust, refine, and evolve in pursuit of something enduring. They don’t just weather shifts — they use them as fuel.
A great pitch isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about demonstrating an unstoppable ability to find them. If you see what others don’t, move with precision, and build with intent, you’ll have our full attention.
How We Support Founders
At Forerunner, partnership isn’t transactional — it’s immersive. We show up prepared, engaged, and committed to the long game. We believe in having the right conversations at the right time — conversations that challenge assumptions, sharpen strategy, and push founders to go further than they thought possible. Beyond capital, our founders get a thought partner who obsesses over the details, sees around corners, and holds them to the highest standards (while holding ourselves to the same).
We are deep thinkers in a fast-moving world. We don’t chase hype. Our approach is thesis-driven and research-backed, bringing a prepared yet open mind to every discussion, so we can help you make decisions with confidence and speed.
We are partners in shaping culture, not just markets. We believe in brands that move people, not just products. Whether you’re building in AI, commerce, or consumer services, we push founders to think beyond functionality and craft experiences that accelerate the inevitable.
We are committed to unlocking your leadership potential. Startups are built in the trenches, and great founders evolve just as fast as their companies. We challenge, support, and help you become the best version of yourself as a leader, because your success defines your company’s trajectory.
We know that great companies aren’t built on vision alone — they require great teams, great execution, and great storytelling. We bring both experience and an extensive network to help with the dynamic aspects of company-building, from organizational development to financial modeling, hiring, and marketing, PR, and brand strategy.
Above all, we’re a close-knit team that brings the best of our collective experience to every partnership. We love what we do, and we love who we work with. If we invest in you, we’re all in — fighting alongside you to build something transformative, lasting, and deeply human.
We are deep thinkers in a fast-moving world. We don’t chase hype. Our approach is thesis-driven and research-backed, bringing a prepared yet open mind to every discussion, so we can help you make decisions with confidence and speed.
We are partners in shaping culture, not just markets. We believe in brands that move people, not just products. Whether you’re building in AI, commerce, or consumer services, we push founders to think beyond functionality and craft experiences that accelerate the inevitable.
We are committed to unlocking your leadership potential. Startups are built in the trenches, and great founders evolve just as fast as their companies. We challenge, support, and help you become the best version of yourself as a leader, because your success defines your company’s trajectory.
We know that great companies aren’t built on vision alone — they require great teams, great execution, and great storytelling. We bring both experience and an extensive network to help with the dynamic aspects of company-building, from organizational development to financial modeling, hiring, and marketing, PR, and brand strategy.
Above all, we’re a close-knit team that brings the best of our collective experience to every partnership. We love what we do, and we love who we work with. If we invest in you, we’re all in — fighting alongside you to build something transformative, lasting, and deeply human.