Forestay Capital

Forestay Capital is an early-growth stage venture capital firm that provides growth capital to category-defining companies at their inflection point. The firm primarily focuses on backing exceptional teams in Enterprise AI and SaaS sectors, supporting portfolio companies from early revenue stages to market leadership across various industries. They are active investors, employing a concentrated portfolio approach and leveraging their enterprise expertise to scale global category leaders.

Founded in 2018, Forestay Capital is part of B-FLEXION, an entrepreneurial private investment firm established by the Bertarelli family. The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying visionary teams and partnering with them to foster future category leaders. They typically invest in early growth rounds, with initial investments ranging from $10 million to $20 million.

Forestay Capital boasts a diverse portfolio of notable companies. Key investments include Neural Concept, a leader in AI for engineering design; Datavations, which accelerates growth through data and AI capabilities; Buynomics, transforming commercial decision-making with AI; Luminance, providing legal-grade AI solutions; and Veriti, a cybersecurity solution. Other significant portfolio companies include Wasabi (cloud storage), Manta (data lineage platform), Convelio (digital freight forwarding), Zenjob (digital staffing marketplace), and Scandit (smart data capture).

The firm operates with a dedicated team of enterprise software investors, including Managing Partner Frederic Wohlwend and Partner Deborah Pittet. The team's expertise spans various roles from principal to data science management, enabling them to provide comprehensive support and strategic guidance to their portfolio companies. Forestay Capital maintains offices in London, Geneva, Jersey, and Dublin, reflecting its broad European presence and global investment reach.