Leap Forward Ventures
Overview
Leap Forward Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early stage climate tech startups that help accelerate the decarbonization of our world . They focus on helping exceptional founders scale themselves and their companies .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand Insurance | Dec 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Copper | Aug 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Bayou Energy | Apr 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Cala Systems | Aug 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Niv-AI | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
David Rusenko
Founder & Managing Partner
Jessica Alter
Venture Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Leap Forward Ventures based?
Leap Forward Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Leap Forward Ventures founded?
Leap Forward Ventures was founded in 2022.
How many portfolio companies does Leap Forward Ventures have?
Leap Forward Ventures has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Leap Forward Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Stand Insurance, Copper, Bayou Energy, Cala Systems, Niv-AI.
What was Leap Forward Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Leap Forward Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Niv-AI in 2026.
What sectors does Leap Forward Ventures focus on?
Leap Forward Ventures focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Leap Forward Ventures focus on?
Leap Forward Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Leap Forward Ventures's AUM?
Leap Forward Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.