Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Food & Beverage • Aerospace (& Defense) • DeepTech • Mobile |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $5,000,000 - $30,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $17,000,000 |
ForgePoint Capital is a venture capital firm with a primary focus on early-stage investments, specifically targeting the cybersecurity sector and the wider digital future landscape. They are based in San Mateo, California, and are recognized for their targeted investment approach in transforming cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure software companies. They back companies from their inception through to exit, offering guidance, resources, and support to drive growth and achieve global cross-industry impact. With a thesis-driven approach, ForgePoint Capital identifies uniquely-qualified companies that are tackling the most challenging issues related to cybersecurity and related sectors. Their investment themes include Securing AI, AI for Security, Continuous Trust and Identity Management, Cybersecurity for the Long Tail, Proactive Cybersecurity and Risk Management, and Securing Infrastructure, Cloud to Edge and Beyond. ForgePoint also emphasizes Trust in Software, investing in companies that assure the reliability and security of software itself. Their portfolio includes areas diverse as SMB cybersecurity market solutions, identity security, and cloud hygiene, aiming to secure digital infrastructure at all layers. With over $1 billion in assets under management, 52 investments, and 13 exits, ForgePoint has a solid track record in value creation. They boast a CEO NPS score of 88, indicative of high founder satisfaction. Founders of portfolio companies, such as CyberCube, Bishop Fox, ReversingLabs, RAD Security, and 1Kosmos, have expressed strong support for the firm's close involvement and strategic guidance. ForgePoint also utilizes a Global Advisory Council of over 100 industry leaders to guide product development, business strategy, and growth. Their diverse team has nearly a century of combined experience in cybersecurity and infrastructure software, and they actively support their entrepreneurs by making connections to customers, government agencies, strategic partners, and investors. They maintain a special focus on investing in a range of stages including Seed, Series A, Series B, and Pre-seed, with investment amounts ranging from a minimum of $5 million to a maximum of $30 million, targeting an investment sweet spot of $17 million.