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Overview

Forward Venture Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 that invests in early-stage technology companies, primarily in seed and Series A rounds. Based in The Hague, Netherlands, the firm focuses on companies across Northern Europe and the Rocky Mountain States, with particular expertise in digital commerce, SaaS, data analytics, payments, and networks. The firm positions itself as an operational investor, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and hands-on support to help founders scale their businesses.

History

Forward Venture Capital was founded in 2016 and is based in The Hague, Netherlands. The firm was established by partners including Ruud Dekker and Vincent Wols, who brought experience in building successful technology companies. The firm takes a long-term investment approach focused on early-stage companies solving novel problems, with ticket sizes typically ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 USD.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Seed Stage Investments	Early-stage capital for pre-revenue and early revenue companies	$50,000 - $250,000
Series A Investments	Growth capital for validated business models	$250,000 - $500,000
Operational Support Services	Strategic guidance and network access for portfolio companies	Included with investment

Manufacturing

Forward Venture Capital is a financial services firm and does not manufacture physical products. The firm operates as an investment management company providing capital and advisory services to portfolio companies.

Notable Products

Seed Round Funding - Early-stage capital deployment for technology startups with innovative solutions
Series A Funding - Growth-stage investment for companies demonstrating product-market fit
Operational Investor Support - Hands-on guidance in areas including eCommerce, communications technology, payments, cybersecurity, and customer acquisition

Reputation

Forward Venture Capital is regarded as a professional yet approachable investor that takes a collaborative approach with founders. The firm is recognized for its operational expertise and willingness to provide hands-on support beyond capital deployment. Its focus on Northern Europe and specific technology sectors has established it as a specialized player rather than a generalist fund, though this geographic and sectoral focus may limit its appeal to founders outside these regions.

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