
Stages
Headquarters
San Mateo, US
Check Size
$45.0M โ $189.0M
Investment Focus
Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Software
Forgepoint Capital is a global early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing transformative companies in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure software. Their investment approach is thesis-driven, targeting companies that are addressing critical challenges in these sectors. They aim to provide guidance, resources, and support to help their portfolio companies achieve growth and global impact. Forgepoint Capital invests in companies from the first call to exit. The firm believes that cybersecurity is fundamental to the connected digital world. They identify and invest in companies that demonstrate the potential to redefine their respective markets and become leaders in their fields. Forgepoint offers a range of support, including helping companies identify and vet executive teams, provide valuable advice and relevant introductions within the security landscape, and assist with strategic and operational challenges. Forgepoint also focuses on several investment themes, including Securing AI and AI for Security, Continuous Trust and Identity Management, Cybersecurity for the Long Tail, Proactive Cybersecurity and Risk Management, Securing Infrastructure (Cloud to Edge and Beyond), and Trust in Software. These themes guide their investment decisions and reflect their view of the most critical areas within the digital landscape. Their approach involves a deep understanding of the evolving security landscape, which allows them to provide founders with relevant advice and strategic support. This involves taking time to thoroughly understand each company's business model and providing ongoing support to facilitate growth and transformation.
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Co-Founder and Managing Director
Andres Andreu
Venture Consultant
Andrew McClure
Managing Director
Casilda Angulo
Vice President
Damien Henault
Managing Director, Forgepoint Capital International
Ernie Bio
Managing Director
Jimmy Park
Vice President
Kathryn Shih
Venture Partner
Leo Casusol
Managing Director
Michael Cortez
Partner, Forgepoint Capital International
Reynaldo Kirton
Principal
Sanjay Uppal
Venture Consultant
Shane Shook
Venture Partner
Tom Kelly
Venture Consultant
Don Dixon
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor
Ken Miyauchi
Senior Advisor
Satoshi 'Andy' Okada
Senior Advisor
Satoshi "Andy" Okada
Senior Advisor
Barmak Meftah
Co-Founder & General Partner
Brett May
COO & Partner