Updated: June 13, 2026
Venture Capital Firm
Investment Fund
Consumer
E Commerce
Forerunner Ventures
Founded 2010 · San Francisco, USA
Forerunner is a venture capital firm focused on the modern consumer investing at the intersection of culture and invention. Investing at the intersection of Invention & Culture
Total investments
226
Successful exits
31
Funding raised
$658.6M
Number of funds
2
About the program
Program type
Investment stage
Description
Early-stage consumer investor specializing in direct-to-consumer brands, offering rigorous financial-modeling and cohort/unit-economics analysis plus a track record of breakout wins like Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, Glossier, and Chime.
Founded2010
Location
Program details
Diversity focus
Investment offer
Check size$1,000,000 – $20,000,000
Can lead rounds
Yes
Offer$1M - $20M
Details
Avg Check: $250K - $15M ·
Funding requirements
We invest in consumer commerce