Forum Ventures

Forum Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm and venture studio that specializes in early-stage B2B SaaS startups. Founded in 2014 by Michael Cardamone and others, the firm supports founders through funding, mentorship, programming, and community building to accelerate startup growth. The company operates through three main investment vehicles. Its Venture Studio collaborates with entrepreneurs at the concept stage, assisting in ideation, validation, and the development of minimum viable products (MVPs). The Pre-Seed Accelerator, known as Forum For Founders, offers a 15-week program that includes $100K in funding, mentorship, and guidance on go-to-market strategies. The Pre-Seed/Seed Fund, Forum Seed, provides early-stage investments to startups with customer traction, helping them scale and secure further funding. Forum Ventures emphasizes a founder-first philosophy, aiming to be an extension of the founding team. The firm fosters an inclusive community where founders can share challenges and receive support, focusing on various B2B SaaS sectors, including healthcare, fintech, and applied AI.