Our 2022 Annual Report, exciting emerging trends and stories from our portfolio and partners.

Hi there,

Last week, we released our final results for 2022. 

Forward, like many companies felt the effect of market headwinds in 2022. We responded decisively to tackle them, making our business more robust, whilst supporting our portfolio by providing capital through follow-on rounds and guidance on how to navigate the difficult backdrop.

In the latter half of 2022, we saw an encouraging slow in the decline of our portfolio Fair Value, but it is difficult to predict how long this period of uncertainty will last, particularly in the wake of the ongoing banking crisis. Nevertheless, we continue to see great deals and continue to invest with generative AI being an area of increasing focus for our portfolio and new deals.

Below, you will find links to our annual report summary, alongside editorial highlights that include insights from Investment Partner, Luke Smith on the technology trends we are most excited about, and stories from the team, portfolio and our partners.

We will be hosting our investor presentation on InvestorMeet on Friday 12th May, at 9.30am. You can register here.

I hope you enjoy reading. Thanks as always for subscribing.

📖 Read the Annual Report summary.

Head to our website to learn more about our key activities and achievements from the year, including:

📊 Our financial results and operational highlights.

🧭 Management commentary and our outlook for 2023.

💼 Portfolio progress, news and developments.

💬 Stories and interviews from founders, investors and the community.

⏩ Looking ahead to trends on the horizon.

Luke Smith, Investment Partner at Forward, reveals the technology trends our investment team are excited about. Get an investor view on AI advancements and learn how our team prioritises investment opportunities and rapidly emerging trends within this space. Read more here.

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