
Forestay Capital
Description
Forestay Capital is a prominent technology-focused venture capital firm based in Geneva, Switzerland, operating as part of Waypoint Capital, the business enterprise of the Bertarelli family. The firm is dedicated to investing in innovative, forward-looking industries within the tech sector, reflecting Waypoint's strategic focus. With a strong European and US presence, Forestay Capital positions itself as a significant player in the growth-stage technology investment landscape.
The firm's investment strategy centers on supporting companies that have already demonstrated product-market fit and possess strong customer traction, indicating readiness for significant scaling. Forestay Capital primarily targets Series B and C funding rounds, seeking out businesses with proven products and a clear path to expansion. Their typical first cheque size ranges from $10 million to $50 million, indicating a focus on substantial growth equity rather than early-stage seed or Series A investments.
Forestay Capital exhibits a broad interest across various high-growth technology sectors. Their portfolio includes companies specializing in enterprise software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, cybersecurity, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), data analytics, and digital health. Beyond capital infusion, Forestay emphasizes a partnership approach, leveraging the extensive network and resources of Waypoint Capital to provide strategic guidance, operational support, and access to key industry connections for their portfolio companies. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate the growth and market penetration of their investments, fostering long-term value creation.
Investor Profile
Forestay Capital has backed more than 24 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 54% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Switzerland, United States, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Software, Machine Learning.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (38%)
- Series C (29%)
- Series A (17%)
- Series D (13%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- Switzerland (29%)
- United States (25%)
- Germany (13%)
- United Kingdom (13%)
- France (4%)
- Belgium (4%)
- Portugal (4%)
- Finland (4%)
- Canada (4%)
Industry Focus
- Information Technology
- Software
- Machine Learning
- Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Data Services
- Cloud Storage
- Database
- Employment
- Human Resources
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