
A Global VC firm led by entrepreneurs turned investors
Venture Forward has built companies from the ground up with successful exits and invested as angels across numerous asset classes. We support serially successful founders in Applied AI.
We've been where you are.
Vertical AI is where the biggest opportunities live—purpose-built solutions that transform entire industries. We back founders who see these opportunities and have the domain expertise to execute.
Built by Founders, For Founders
We understand the journey because we've walked it ourselves.
Access When Others Can't
Our network becomes your network, opening doors that matter.
Operators Beyond Capital
We roll up our sleeves and work alongside you to build and scale.
From AI-powered logistics to vertical SaaS solutions, our portfolio founders are building the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Michael Schatzman
A super connector & serially exited entrepreneur with 25 years of experience.

Ohad Tzur
A GTM-obsessed founder turned investor with 18 years of SaaS & AI experience.

Pankaj Kedia
AI thought-leader and investor with 11 exits. AI Officer, CXO, and globally recognized keynote speaker.
And we are rooted in networks that matter.
Google Alumni

MIT Startup Community

VNTR

NuFund.com
3i
Coolwater Capital
Founder Institute
TechStars
Startup for Startups
Google Alumni

MIT Startup Community

VNTR

NuFund.com
3i
Coolwater Capital
Founder Institute
TechStars
Startup for Startups
Google Alumni

MIT Startup Community

VNTR

NuFund.com
3i
Coolwater Capital
Founder Institute
TechStars
Startup for Startups
Whether it's repeat founders with proven exits or first-time entrepreneurs, we back those who build boldly and execute relentlessly.
Founders choose us because we operate, not just invest.
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