Foresite Capital

We’re founders and builders here to help others create and scale transformative companies. We built the team that we wish we had in our corner when we founded our first companies. Venture is an antiquated industry, so we’re using software to scale the un-scaleable parts of our business in order to better help our founders and make best use of our all-star team’s time. Our partners - leveled up through software - are a hive mind to serve founders, who in turn help us see the future. We've helped more founders build startups at the earliest possible stage than most anyone you'll meet Initialized’s founder and managing partner, Garry Tan, evaluated more than 6,000 startups as an early partner at Y Combinator. He was part of Y Combinator as it grew from a little-known entrepreneurial program into Silicon Valley’s best-known and regarded network for early-stage technology startups. He also built their internal software system, Bookface, and conceptualized Continuity, their late-stage funding program. Garry then built Initialized Capital into a standalone San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm, which now has $3.2B assets under management and more than 200 active companies in the portfolio. We've helped more founders build startups at the earliest possible stage than most anyone you'll meet, and that means we can help startups avoid the 1,000 landmines that can cause certain failure. A lot of great investors, advisors, founders, and friends have helped us along the way.

We believe the next wave of high-performing ventures will be built by operators with deep domain insight and a bias for execution. We focus on models with clear unit economics, paths to early profitability, and the potential to scale with discipline. HOW WE BUILDWhat we bring to the table Our Ideas: 2-3 Cases that (i) we have ideated, (ii) we have a strong believe in and (iii) that are ready to being validated together Our Capital: We invest our own money to provide you with the required pre-seed investment + our network of Angels, Investors and Family Offices for potential follow-up investment Our Hands: We support from day 0. We co-build. We get our hands dirty. We are on the ground with you What you bring to the table Your Heart: Dedication, drive and the desire to build a profitable business with us over the next 5-10 years Your Brain: A proven track record in building and operating at the highest standards in a high pressure environment Your Attitude: You fully own the case even if we bring in the initial idea. You have the confidence to challenge everything we say and do and proof us wrong WHAT WE BUILD Capital efficiency and sharp execution beat hype and burn. We invest early and support relentlessly. Profitability matters: Most startups we back aim for operational profitability early.Capital efficiency isn’t optional. It’s a mindset. Execution over narrative: Too many founders raise on vision. We back those who execute – shipping, selling, scaling. VC is broken: Too much capital follows the same playbook. We invest in overlooked markets, underfunded verticals, and founder archetypes the industry ignores. Outdated verticals, low competition: We focus on unloved industries where execution is key and competition is weak. Think: old problems, solved with new precision. Positive Unit Ecos from day 1: Our ventures are designed to become CM3-positive with a lean, capital-efficient setup - often after a single seed round. AAA+ operator teams only: We only work with founders who build and operate at the highest standards. No tourists, no pitch decks - just proven operators.

Forgepoint Capital is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in transformative companies protecting the digital future. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs defining and tackling the biggest challenges in cybersecurity and infrastructure software. APPROACH Our mission is to ensure a safer and more prosperous world by investing in the innovators shaping and securing our digital future. We combine a thesis-driven approach with hands-on experience backing and building great companies. OUR FOCUS Security is fundamental. Software and systems must be secure. As technology and markets have evolved, we’ve broadened our definition of cybersecurity to include critical adjacent technologies (AI/ML, Blockchain, Cloud, DevOps, Insurtech, Fintech, and Privacy). We specialize in cybersecurity. Some go wide, we go deep. We’re strategically focused on this challenging space and bring a disciplined approach to how we invest and help companies grow. We are multi-stage. We invest early to growth, but a majority of our investments are Series A and B. We know what it takes to achieve enterprise scale and become a market leader. We are hands-on and involved. We work hard to be your most important partner, sharing our insights and connections along with the help of our Advisory Council and operating team. OUR MISSION From first call to exit. Conviction matters. Cybersecurity is not a theme but our focus. We understand your product, market, customers, and competition. Time is valuable. From strategic capital to critical introductions, we move fast and flexibly to meet your needs and timing. Relationships are not transactions. We are committed to building a trusted and thriving community of innovators. On your team. We show up every day, not just at the board meeting. We work proactively to help you scale faster. In your corner. Companies rarely advance in a straight line. We are long-term partners – in good times and bad. Commitment to ESG. We are proud to be a founding signatory of ILPA’s Diversity in Action Initiative and an active participant in the ILPA’s ESG Data Convergence Project. Our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria starts with our diverse team, which is passionate about creating positive societal change. As impact investors, we abide by responsible investment pledges. We incorporate ESG into every aspect of what we do and invite our portfolio companies to do the same.

O Brasil é um país que enfrenta desafios por conta do seu subdesenvolvimento estrutural e, por isso, possui oportunidades de expansão geográfica para empresas e projetos que desejam mudar essa realidade. Atualmente, existe uma concentração de mercado fornecedor habilitado para atendimentos complexos a grandes corporações, o que faz com que poucos players dominem grande parte do mercado, algo que entendemos que precisa ser alterado. Não buscamos apenas empreendedores e projetos com potencial de resultados financeiros, mas sim aqueles que querem transformar e melhorar a realidade do país, contribuindo para o seu desenvolvimento e seu crescimento de forma sustentável e equilibrada. O que nos faz diferentes Para acelerar o crescimento e maximizar o retorno das empresas investidas, é essencial adotar uma estratégia que não apenas agilize a implementação de processos, mas também minimize os custos relacionados às estruturas de suporte necessárias para a operação do negócio Por isso, possuímos um Centro de Serviços Compartilhados (CSC) desenvolvido estrategicamente para atender nossas investidas, oferecendo serviços de múltiplas áreas de backoffice e operação para apoiar as empresas no seu dia a dia, tanto em termos de planejamento quanto de operação. Entenda nossa cultura de investimentos Possuímos uma metodologia única de atuação no mercado, contando com um horizonte de investimento flexível e focando no desenvolvimento da autonomia operacional de cada investida Horizonte de investimento: Nosso horizonte de investimento é flexível, permitindo que as empresas investidas permaneçam no portfólio por tempo indeterminado, de acordo com nossa avaliação de seu potencial de crescimento e a plena absorção do conhecimento disponível por meio do nosso CSC. Autonomia Operacional: As empresas investidas têm acesso ao CSC por tempo indeterminado. No entanto, ao longo de toda a jornada com a Crosser Capital, elas são preparadas para a transição gradual e estruturada de desvinculação do CSC. Isso assegura a absorção de todo o conhecimento necessário para que suas operações sejam conduzidas de forma totalmente autônoma.

Advantary is different from other investors. We invest following the conscious leadership principles of empathy, understanding, and authenticity. We're smart capital - capital investment plus a highly experienced operating team for guidance, mentorship, and an on-demand, roll-up-the-sleeves C-Suite team. Our Philosophy We embrace conscious leadership because empathy, understanding, and authenticity make better leaders and companies. That makes a better world - and honestly drives better returns. Advantary in Numbers 9 Key Practice Areas 22 Operating Partners 500+ Years of Combined Experience 1B+ Capital Deployed 50+ Transactions Completed 15+ Strategic Partners We Don't Do It Alone We leverage our long-standing strategic and channel relationships with global leaders and world class domain experts. ​These partnerships expand our clients' and portfolio companies' networks, help to grow their businesses, and deliver world-class service to them and their clients.

Marquee Ventures is an early-stage fund that spun out of the Chicago Cubs. Like the iconic marquee that has illuminated Wrigley Field for almost 100 years, our investment strategy shines a light on companies with innovative ideas and exceptional growth potential. We actively partner with visionary founders and management teams, providing them with the resources, guidance and networks required to reach scale. How We Win Powerful Global Network: We can unlock a powerful global network of builders and leaders across the ecosystem. We know what our strengths are, and we know where we can help companies scale. Throughout our decades of combined leadership in these sectors, we understand that people ultimately drive results, so we have cultivated relationships with advisors and potential partners for our portfolio companies. True Partners: We are collegial and work as true partners. Early-stage companies are hard and working with people who share our "people first" attitude makes it a meaningful journey focused on shared success. We like to work with people who are just as happy debating ideas in the board room as they are doing it at an afternoon Cubs game. Expertise in Brand and Customer Experience: We have a unique understanding of the power of brand and customer experience. Nothing is more powerful than trust that a brand builds through its ongoing relationship with its customers. We have seen this firsthand both scaling new brands and managing historic ones. Transforming regular customers into meaningful fans can be the ultimate moat.