Description

• Forum Ventures focuses primarily on very early-stage startups, especially B2B SaaS and AI-enabled software companies at the pre-seed to seed stages. 
  
  
• It combines traditional pre-seed venture capital with a structured accelerator program (~15 weeks) and an AI-focused venture studio that co-creates companies from concept to launch. 
  
  

• In its accelerator program, Forum typically provides ~$100,000 USD in pre-seed funding in exchange for roughly 7.5% equity on a post-money SAFE (simple agreement for future equity) — often deployed on day one of the program. 
  
  

• Outside the accelerator, its pre-seed fund writes checks that range broadly around $100K–$500K depending on stage, company, and co-investment dynamics. 
  
  
• Equity for standalone fund investments is negotiated case-by-case in priced rounds or SAFEs (not fixed publicly aside from the accelerator terms). 
  
  

• In the venture studio model, particularly for AI-focused companies, Forum may invest ~$250,000 at formation alongside full operational support from its team. Founders typically retain majority ownership while working closely with Forum’s studio experts. 
  
  

• Accelerator Participation: ~7.5% equity on a post-money SAFE for the $100K accelerator intake. 
  
  
• Pre-Seed & Seed Fund Investments: Equity is deal-specific, varying by valuation and negotiating term sheets in rounds where Forum participates. 
  
  
• Studio Co-Builds: Ideal structure is founder-friendly with majority control, and equity stakes reflect capital + operational support contributions. 
  
  

• Accelerator: Founders apply online (typically through Forum’s site or partner platforms like XRaise) during open intake windows for the accelerator program. 
  
  
• Pre-Seed Investment: Engagement normally arises from founder outreach, warm introductions, networking, or discussions following accelerator participation. 
  
  
• Venture Studio: Interested founders engage directly with Forum’s studio team — especially in AI and domain-expert contexts — often through direct contact or founder sourcing initiatives.
  
  

Eligibility

• B2B SaaS (software selling to businesses)
  
  
• AI-Powered & AI-Native Tools
  
  
• Enterprise / Workflow Software, including categories like future of work, HR tech, developer tools, supply chain tech, fintech adjacencies, and other enterprise verticals. 
  
  

• Pre-Seed → Seed: Startups with MVP and early traction (even pre-revenue) that are ready for acceleration and early institutional support. 
  
  

• Primarily North America (U.S. and Canada), with founders participating from coast to coast; Toronto is a key hub for its AI Venture Studio. 
  
  

• Founders with deep domain insight or early product development, especially those solving workflow, enterprise, or AI-infused problems for businesses.
  
  

Process

1. Accelerator Application & Selection: Founders apply and are accepted into the structured cohort. 
   
   
2. Program Execution (~15 Weeks): Curriculum, mentorship, customer discovery, GTM refinement, pitch refinement, and network access. 
   
   
3. Demo & Funding Support: Portfolio visibility and introductions to seed/Series A investors. 
   
   
4. Follow-On Support / Studio Build: Graduates may receive further investment, or select founders may opt into venture studio co-builds. 
   
   

What an Applicant can Obtain

• Pre-seed check ($100K) via accelerator with equity terms. 
  
  
• Larger pre-seed/seed checks ($100K–$500K+) through its venture fund when not tied to the program. 
  
  
• Studio capital (~$250K) on co-builds with operational support for AI startups. 
  
  

• Go-to-Market & GTM Strategy: Hands-on mentorship and fractional co-founder support through accelerator and studio. 
  
  
• Fundraising Prep & Investor Introductions: Preparation for follow-on rounds and warm intros to seed and Series A investors (many of which have backed Forum portfolio companies). 
  
  
• Product, Design, Sales & Growth Assistance: Deep involvement from former founders and operators through either accelerator or studio engagements. 
  
  

• Access to a strong community of 800+ founders, mentors, and more than 750 co-investors across the global B2B SaaS ecosystem.