Forerunner Ventures

Forerunner Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that focuses on the consumer economy, supporting founders who aim to meet evolving needs with funding, strategic guidance, and consumer insight. It backs early-stage companies, typically at seed or Series A, across sectors including consumer products, health and wellness, finance, commerce, entertainment, career and learning, security, productivity, and technology. The firm emphasizes brands that blend online and offline channels, e-commerce, internet marketplaces, and tools or services that enhance consumer experiences. It has backed notable consumer brands such as Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker, and Hims & Hers, and tends to collaborate with local investors when the company is outside the Bay Area.

Jason Bornstein

Principal

Kirsten Green

Founding Partner and Managing Partner

Fawzi Itani

Investor

Nicole Johnson

Partner

Eurie Kim

Managing Partner

Past deals in Restaurants

Table22

Series A in 2024
Table22 operates a digital platform that connects local restaurants with customers, fostering unique subscription experiences. This enables restaurants to generate additional revenue and build lasting relationships with patrons beyond their physical location.

Wonder

Venture Round in 2024
Wonder is a technology company that develops an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games across devices seamlessly.

Wonder

Series B in 2022
Wonder is a technology company that develops an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games across devices seamlessly.

Table22

Seed Round in 2021
Table22 operates a digital platform that connects local restaurants with customers, fostering unique subscription experiences. This enables restaurants to generate additional revenue and build lasting relationships with patrons beyond their physical location.

Ando

Series A in 2016
Ando Food, Inc. is a delivery-only restaurant that specializes in Asian-inspired cuisine. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ando redefined the dining experience by leveraging mobile technology to facilitate food delivery. Customers can access a diverse menu and rotating specials through a web application, allowing them to easily place and track their orders. The restaurant aims to merge high-quality food with efficient delivery, emphasizing that these elements can coexist harmoniously. Originally a subsidiary of Momo Holdings, Ando was acquired by Uber Technologies in January 2018, further enhancing its operational capabilities in the competitive food delivery market.

Zesty

Series A in 2015
Zesty is a catering service based in San Francisco that specializes in providing regular office meals to companies in the area. The company partners with a wide range of high-quality Bay Area restaurants, offering a diverse selection of cuisines curated by in-house dietitians who provide nutritional information for each dish. Meals are delivered by Zesty's own team, ensuring reliable service and the convenience of an in-house catering experience. Zesty serves a variety of dining occasions, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and special events, catering to notable clients such as Salesforce, Uber, and GitHub. In addition to its catering services, Zesty promotes employee well-being through initiatives like gym memberships, on-site sports massage, and flexible vacation policies. The company has secured over $20 million in funding from prominent Silicon Valley investors and operates from its office in the Potrero Hill district of San Francisco.

Wonder

Wonder is a technology company that develops an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games across devices seamlessly.
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