Chessboard with Warby Parker, Bonobos, and Glossier logos as pieces, representing startup exit strategies.

Forerunner Ventures’ Endgame: As Consumer IPOs Stall, Alternative Exits Take Center Stage

Forerunner Ventures’ portfolio—Warby Parker, Bonobos, Glossier—has avoided traditional IPOs. With the market frozen, what exit strategies remain for consumer startups? Forerunner Ventures’ Portfolio at a Crossroads: The New Rules of Startup Exits Thirteen years after pioneering the “digitally native vertical brand” revolution, Forerunner Ventures faces a sobering reality: None of its marquee investments—Warby Parker, Bonobos, Glossier—have achieved…

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AI Has Opened a New Era in Venture Capital, Says Forerunner’s Kirsten Green

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just disrupting industries—it’s transforming the way those industries are funded. According to Forerunner Ventures founder Kirsten Green, AI is unlocking a brand new chapter in venture capital, offering investors deeper insight, sharper forecasting, and smarter bets. In a conversation with TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos, Green broke down how her firm is evolving,…

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