Forerunner Industries

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, Forerunner Industries, Inc. focuses on delivering geospatial solutions for municipalities. The company was established by Susanna Pho, who has a background in building innovative tech enterprises.Forerunner delivers a comprehensive suite of geospatial tools and intelligent solutions designed to empower municipalities in managing community resilience and compliance. Their core offerings include a platform that integrates geospatial data, workflow management, and communication tools, facilitating the effective administration of various municipal functions such as floodplain management, stormwater management, asset management, code enforcement, emergency management, and wildfire management. By centralizing critical information—ranging from environmental hazards to permitting and community programs—Forerunner enables municipalities to streamline operations, improve compliance with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS) requirements, and enhance resident engagement through accessible data.Forerunner's revenue model primarily revolves around subscription-based services provided to municipal clients seeking to enhance their operational efficiencies and compliance capabilities. The company engages in direct business-to-business (B2B) transactions with government entities, allowing them to access and implement Forerunner’s suite of geospatial and workflow solutions. Revenue is generated through various pricing plans, structured to accommodate different service tiers based on the specific functionalities required by municipalities. The offerings encompass flagship solutions aimed at managing critical areas such as floodplain and stormwater systems, which ensure compliance and efficient management of community resources.In the coming years, Forerunner Industries, Inc. plans to expand its product line to include new geospatial solutions designed to further enhance municipal operations. This may involve innovative features aimed at improving community engagement through enhanced data visualization tools. Additionally, the company is targeting expansion into new markets, specifically looking to enter municipalities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States by the end of 2024.7 mn will support these initiatives, enabling the development of new products and facilitating entry into these strategic markets.

1. Series B

   Feb 5, 2026

   Amount

   $26M

   Investors

   Locked

2. Series A

   Date not disclosed

   Amount

   Undisclosed

   Investors

   Locked