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Forward

Forward is a payments infrastructure and services company that specializes in embedded payments for software platforms.

Funding reportedLast round: Seed

Information technology & servicesAustin, United States

About Forward

Forward is a payments infrastructure and services company that specializes in embedded payments for software platforms.

It partners with SaaS and other software providers to help them integrate and monetize payments as a core part of their products. With a focus on transparency and flexibility, Forward aims to improve payment economics and adoption among end customers. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including an embedded payments platform, program design, revenue growth strategies, and operational tools. Forward supports over 1,200 software platforms and has facilitated payment volumes exceeding $2 billion. Its solutions include a white-label merchant portal, risk management tools, and seamless onboarding processes, all designed to enhance the merchant experience and streamline payment operations. Recognized as one of Business Insider’s “49 most promising fintech startups,” Forward emphasizes a high-touch approach, providing expertise and support to ensure software companies succeed in their payments initiatives.

What company datasets say Forward raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all$16Min dollars
Rounds1
Last roundSeed
Last round size$16M
Last round dateMay 2024
Investors listed3

Founders and team

From Forward's own website: 3 on the team.

  • Brandon LloydChief Executive Officer
  • Derek VictoryChief Technology Officer
  • Danielle MadisonHead of Partnerships

On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

Each firm lists Forward on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

dispute resolution toolspayment network supportconsumerspayment securitypayment integration in weekswhite-label customer portalportability of payment agreementspayment tokenizationflexible settlement windowscustomizable application formspayment settlement optionspayment loss insurancetransaction monitoringpayment automationwhite-label sales and marketing supportenterprises

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Sector
Information technology & services
Industry code
NAICS 51321, 522320, 541512, SIC 7375
Region
Texas
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How it ended, so far

Exit

ExitBuyerPriceWhen
AcquiredSalient PartnersundisclosedFeb 2015

Information technology & services in United States

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