Forerunner Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Kirsten Green, managing $3 billion in AUM from its headquarters. The firm invests in founders building category-defining companies across consumer, marketplace, and platform sectors, with recent focus on AI-native applications and infrastructure. Forerunner has backed generation-defining companies including Warby Parker, Glossier, Chime, Hims & Hers, Faire, Oura, and Bonobos, typically leading rounds from pre-seed through Series B. The firm's investment philosophy centers on founders who understand human behavior and technology equally, backing those who anticipate market shifts rather than follow them. Forerunner provides hands-on support through its Runtime program, connecting portfolio founders with strategic resources, events, and the full network. Recent investments span AI agents (Town, Decagon), infrastructure (Natural, webAI), and next-generation consumer platforms (Wispr, Suno, Known). Kirsten Green has appeared on the Forbes Midas List for ten consecutive years and leads a team including Managing Partner Eurie Kim, Partners Nicole Johnson and Jason Bornstein, and investors Fawzi Itani, Sam O'Donnell, and Tess Krensky. The firm operates as a founder-led team, emphasizing judgment, explicit decision-making, and compounding insights across investments.
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