What stage does Forward Deployed VC invest at?

Forward Deployed VC invests at Pre-Seed, Seed stages.

What check size does Forward Deployed VC write?

InvestorMatch does not have a recorded check size for Forward Deployed VC. Its stage focus (Pre-Seed, Seed) is the best available signal for round size.

What sectors does Forward Deployed VC invest in?

Forward Deployed VC invests in AI / ML, SaaS, Healthcare, Security, Developer Tools.

Who are the partners at Forward Deployed VC?

Partners at Forward Deployed VC include Unknown (GP).

What has Forward Deployed VC invested in recently?

Forward Deployed VC has 14+ portfolio companies, including Adyton, Arda, Biobot, Cape, Castelion.

How much capital does Forward Deployed VC manage?

InvestorMatch does not have a recorded AUM figure for Forward Deployed VC.

Forward Deployed VC — Pre-Seed & Seed VC Firm

Profile updated October 2026Website

Forward Deployed VC is a Pre-Seed, Seed venture capital firm investing in AI / ML, SaaS, Healthcare. The firm has 14 portfolio companies in our records.

Portfolio: 14 companies on record
Partners: 1 listed
Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed
Sectors: AI / ML, SaaS, Healthcare, Security, Developer Tools
Check size: Not in our records
AUM: Not in our records

Last verified: 2026-10-27

How to approach: cold outreach ok

Stage

Pre-Seed, Seed

Portfolio

14+ companies

Team

1 partner

Investment Thesis

Emerging manager-style AI investor backing founders building applied AI products with operational value. Strong fit for products that automate knowledge work and decision workflows.

How Forward Deployed VC invests

Forward Deployed VC is a vc firm. The firm invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages, with a focus on AI / ML, SaaS, Healthcare, Security, Developer Tools.

Our records include 2 funds raised by the firm.

Forward Deployed VC has backed 14 companies in our records, including Adyton, Arda, Biobot.

Partners & Team

Unknown

applied AI

workflow automation

Industry Focus

Invests In

AI / ML

SaaS

Healthcare

Security

Developer Tools

Funds

Forward Deployed Fund II

2023

investing

Forward Deployed Fund I

2021

investing

Recent Activity

Raised Forward Deployed Fund II

2023 · fund records

Raised Forward Deployed Fund I

2021 · fund records

Portfolio Companies (14)

Other

Adyton

Defense software·Series A or later

Mobile software for military unit readiness and accountability.

Arda

Industrial AI / manufacturing software·Series A or later

AI that turns product designs into factory-ready manufacturing plans.

Biobot

Biosecurity / public health data·Series A or later

Wastewater epidemiology platform that tracks outbreaks, drug use, and biothreats.

Cape

Telecom / privacy infrastructure·Series A or later

Mobile carrier built for privacy and security.

Castelion

Defense hardware·Series A or later

Hypersonic strike missiles built for fast, scalable production.

Chariot Defense

Defense hardware / energy·Seed

Portable power systems for military vehicles, drones, and sensors.

ConductorAI

Govtech / AI workflow software·Series A

AI that speeds government document reviews and approvals.

Edgescale

Edge AI / industrial infrastructure·Series A or later

Edge infrastructure for AI in industrial environments.

Endurance

Energy / climate tech·Series A or later

Gigawatt-scale electricity from deep-sea hydrothermal heat.

Rune Technologies

Defense software·Series A

AI-powered logistics software for the modern battlefield.

How to pitch Forward Deployed VC

•Raising at Pre-Seed, Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
•Lead with your fit in AI / ML, SaaS, Healthcare — the sectors they actively back.
•cold outreach ok
•Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Unknown, GP.
•A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.