Leap Forward Ventures
Overview
Leap Forward Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups focused on climate technology and the decarbonization of the global economy. The firm supports founders with engineering and product backgrounds, aiming to be the investors they would have wanted as founders themselves. They primarily invest in Seed rounds in companies based in the United States and Europe.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
leapforward.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Energy | Apr 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Cala Systems | Aug 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Eli Technologies Inc. | Feb 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Rewind | Nov 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
David Rusenko
Founder and Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Leap Forward Ventures based?
Leap Forward Ventures is headquartered in Larkspur, California, United States.
When was Leap Forward Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Leap Forward Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Leap Forward Ventures have?
Leap Forward Ventures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Leap Forward Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Bayou Energy, Cala Systems, Eli Technologies Inc., Rewind.
What was Leap Forward Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Leap Forward Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cala Systems in 2024.
What sectors does Leap Forward Ventures focus on?
Leap Forward Ventures focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Leap Forward Ventures focus on?
Leap Forward Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.