Forward
PrivateLast Round
Seed
May 31, 2024
Est. Valuation
$1B
Total Funding Raised
$241M
Momentum
Top 50%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
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
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Forward Comparables
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Forward Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | May 31, 2024 | ||||
| Series D | Mar 11, 2021 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Forward Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Commerce Ventures | Seed |
| Khosla Ventures | Series D |
| Founders Fund | Series D |
| Elefund | Seed |
Market signals
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- 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.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- hiresAug 5, 2026
Forward hires Amy Porter as Board of Directors.
- hiresAug 5, 2026
Forward hires Pranav Naik as Chief Risk, Compliance and Operations Officer.
Forward Filings
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Request accessFrequently 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 with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Forward worth (valuation)?
Forward's valuation is estimated at $1.3B based on funding round data.
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. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
When was Forward's last funding round?
Forward's most recent funding round was Seed on November 15, 2023.
Who are the main investors in Forward?
Key investors in Forward include Commerce Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Elefund.
Will Forward IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Forward.
How can I track Forward secondary market activity?
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