Trend Forward Capital

A venture capital firm focused on scaling innovative technology companies with a purpose, primarily investing in early to growth-stage startups.

Venture Capital Active Frisco, United States Est. 2017
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Trend Forward Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, initially as a subsidiary of cybersecurity company Trend Micro. It rebranded to Global Forward Capital in 2023. The firm invests in early to growth-stage startups across various technology sectors, including IT, fintech, AI, EdTech, HRTech, digital health, consumer software, and marketing technology. With headquarters in Frisco, Texas, and operations in San Jose, California, and Singapore, the firm employs a data-driven, thematic investment approach and an operator-first philosophy to support the growth and expansion of its portfolio companies.

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1 portfolio exit on record.

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Cyber Security1
Business Software1

Q&A

What is Trend Forward Capital's most notable exit?
Trend Forward Capital notably exited IBM Turbonomic in June 2021 when it was acquired by IBM for $2 billion.
Which sectors does Trend Forward Capital focus on for investments?
Trend Forward Capital has invested in companies across the Cyber Security and Business Software sectors.
Can you name some of Trend Forward Capital's portfolio companies?
Trend Forward Capital's portfolio includes Snyk, a developer security platform, and IBM Turbonomic, a software and programming company that was acquired.
When was Trend Forward Capital's most recent exit?
Trend Forward Capital's most recent exit was in June 2021 with the acquisition of IBM Turbonomic by IBM.
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