Fourward Ventures

What is Fourward Ventures?

Fourward Ventures is an investment firm founded by Will Ward, a renowned Hollywood agent, manager, and entrepreneur.

The firm situates itself at the intersection of Entertainment and Venture Capital, leveraging Ward's extensive experience in the industry, having launched and built the careers of celebrities such as Chris Hemsworth and Zac Brown Band, and managing talents like Adam Sandler, Ryan Reynolds, Dustin Hoffman, and Brie Larson.

With its unique positioning, Fourward Ventures identifies and supports unique investment opportunities that align with innovation, tech, entertainment, and finance.

They focus on investing in high-growth consumer-driven companies that are rooted in lifestyle, health and wellness, and sustainability. Fourward Ventures seeks out brands that resonate with the values and intentions of the Fourward community and possess the potential to effect societal change through their products or services. Their investment activities range from Seed to Series B rounds, with a minimum investment of $100,000, a maximum of $5,000,000, and a sweet spot of $1,500,000 for funding.

Fourward aims to combine strategic management with an extensive financial and technological network to build multi-million-dollar businesses around celebrities and invest in cutting-edge companies.

The team is rounded out by professionals with backgrounds in finance, marketing, and product development, such as Michael Mizrahi, a Principal with experience in advising and working with technology and media companies, and Mallory Shickora, Head of Platform, with expertise in consumer trend analysis and entertainment partnerships.