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Forward

Forward

Private
Austin, TexasFinTechhttps://getfwd.com

Last Round

Seed

May 31, 2024

Total Funding Raised

$16M

Company Overview

Forward operates in FinTech and is based in Austin, Texas. Its latest recorded funding round was a Seed round in May 2024.

Forward is a fintech company that provides a software-embedded platform that enhances payment processing, merchant sales, and advisory services, ultimately facilitating revenue growth for businesses by simplifying customer payments.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

Digital Payments, Vertical SaaS, Compliance & Risk, Point-of-Sale

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Payment Processing Fee, Revenue Share, Services & Consulting, Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Non-AI

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Caplight Momentum Score

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Forward Comparables

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Forward comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
Tilled
91%
JustiFi
87%
Exact
86%
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Forward Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
SeedMay 31, 2024
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Derek Victory

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Miles Wellesley

Chief Operating Officer Chief Risk Officer

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Forward Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Forward investors
InvestorRounds
Commerce VenturesSeed
ElefundSeed

Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Jun 22, 2026

    Open roles increased from 0 to 7, representing 24% of headcount.

  • Apr 19, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 84% MoM, reaching 20.3K.

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Forward Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Forward's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Forward a public or private company?

Forward is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Forward?

Forward is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Forward's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Forward worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Forward is not publicly available.

Can I buy Forward stock?

Forward shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Forward's last funding round?

Forward's most recent funding round was Seed on May 31, 2024.

Who are the main investors in Forward?

Key investors in Forward include Commerce Ventures, Elefund.

Will Forward IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Forward.

How can I track Forward secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Forward's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Employee Range27
Year Founded2022
Last FundingMay 31, 2024

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