Michael Cardamone

Michael Cardamone

CEO & Managing Partner atForum VenturesFirm active Sep 27New York, NY

Michael Cardamone founded Forum Ventures after six years in operating roles at high-growth companies. The firm focuses on supporting founders and investing in their companies.

What Michael can write

Writes checks of$100K to $250K
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedMostly follows a lead
Ownership target5-7%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Forum Ventures writes $100K to $250K checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Forum Ventures.

Career

  1. high growth companies · operating roles
  2. Forum Ventures · founder
    Now
  3. Box · BD
  4. Forum Ventures · CEO & Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Forum Ventures

Focus

founder experienceventure capitalB2B SaaSPre Seed

Before you pitch

Forum Ventures does not invest inHardware, Web3

Also at Forum Ventures

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Questions

Who is Michael Cardamone?

Michael Cardamone founded Forum Ventures after six years in operating roles at high-growth companies. The firm focuses on supporting founders and investing in their companies.

How much does Michael Cardamone invest?

Michael Cardamone invests through Forum Ventures, which writes checks of $100K to $250K at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Michael Cardamone?

A warm intro from a founder Forum Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Michael Cardamone do before Forum Ventures?

operating roles at high growth companies; BD at Box.

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