FORWARD.one

What is FORWARD.one?

FORWARD.one is an investment fund that operates with the mission of finding and scaling Europe's top innovations, with a particular emphasis on the technology sector. They show a strong predilection for early-stage startups that demonstrate potential for high growth and commercial success.

FORWARD.one offers financial investment ranging from €100,000 to €5,000,000, with a sweet spot of about €1,500,000, targeting deals typically in the Seed and Series A stages of a company's development. Their investment specialities lay the groundwork for selecting companies that are resilient and are led by founders with a clear vision for scaling their businesses.

The fund's portfolio reflects a diverse array of industries, including Software, PropTech, Hospitality, BioTech, Businesses Solutions, FinTech, Hardware, Energy, Retail, Sales, CleanTech, HealthTech, Web Security, Advertising, Autonomous vehicles, Cloud Services, Human Resources, Logistics, Medical Devices, Robotics, Real Estate, Healthcare, LegalTech, and Nanotechnology.

FORWARD.one prides itself on combining speed, pragmatism, and a focus on commercialization to build Europe's next tech champions. The fund looks to back companies that are not just commercially viable but also contribute to a brighter future in their respective spaces.

Their portfolio companies span various high-tech sectors like climate tech, high tech, semiconductors, and optics. Examples from their portfolio include Voltfang, Collo, Helin, Qualinx, and Optics11, all of which describe FORWARD.one as a supportive partner with a passion for technology, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange.

Through their investments, they aim for long-term success and maintain LP/GP alignment for shared vision and mutual success. FORWARD.one's team consists of individuals with a deep understanding of innovation and technology. They offer support beyond capital investment, acting as sparring partners and stimulating knowledge exchange within their network.

They describe themselves as the VC of choice for entrepreneurs seeking an ambitious and aligned investment partner.

What they say:

We are a venture capital firm dedicated to nurturing nascent companies with specialized requirements.

What we look for: We invest in early-stage startups across deep technology areas such as 3D printing, augmented reality, advanced materials, cleantech, gaming, quantum computing, robotics, semiconductors, virtual reality, and water solutions.