Forward Partners to float on AIM Forward Partners to float on AIM Submitted 05|07|2021 - 1:14pm Forward Partners, a London-based venture capital firm, is to to seek admission of its shares to trading on AIM, a market of the London Stock Exchange (Admission). Founded in 2013, Forward Partners is a well-established and respected London-based venture capital firm, specialising in supporting high growth, early-stage technology businesses. It brings together venture capital provider Forward Ventures, equity-free revenue-based financing through Forward Advances and highly specialised growth support from Forward Studio. This model supports founders to build stronger businesses and meet strategic goals faster ultimately aiming to provide better outcomes for companies and investors alike. Becoming a public company will enable the Group to progress its vision for the future of early-stage venture capital, by offering innovative funding options for founders alongside specialist support. The Group secured early commitments from investors pursuant to the Company''s IPO fundraising, including BlackRock1 and Draper Esprit plc, which have each indicated they would like to subscribe for GBP15 million and GBP2 million worth of ordinary shares in the Company, respectively.