Forward Partners

31/01/2024

Startup founders, are you struggling to find product-market fit? Delve into the art of understanding your customers' needs. Find out how to effectively use data, user testing, and direct feedback to refine your product. Discover different techniques to communicate with lost or abandoned customers and turn their insights into your advantage.

👉 Explore more: https://www.forwardpartners.com/growth-playbooks/how-to-find-out-why-customers-dont-want-your-product/.

It can be frustrating when your audience doesn’t engage with your product. In this article Dharmesh Raithatha, former Partner & Chief Product Officer at Forward, outlines different ways to communicate with lost customers and find out why.

24/01/2024

🤝 Portfolio Spotlight: We are pleased to highlight the strategic partnership between our portfolio company PocDoc and the NPA - National Pharmacy Association. This collaboration is set to enhance the quality and accessibility of health screening services across NPA member pharmacies.

Key aspects of the partnership include:

📌 Enhanced in-store health screenings utilising PocDoc’s technology.
📌 Rapid and detailed cardiovascular assessments accessible through the PocDoc app.
📌 Emphasis on customer-centric healthcare solutions.

Read all about it here: https://ow.ly/zR5750QeZ6m.

PocDoc is proud to announce its official partnership with the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), with the shared goal of advancing community pharmacy services across the UK.

17/01/2024

🌟 Start the year strong with a strong foundation for your startup! Our expertly crafted introductory article provides essential guidance on laying the financial groundwork for your startup right from the beginning. You'll find key steps to ensure you're on track with crucial financial essentials - from registering with Companies House and HMRC, to setting up efficient bookkeeping practices, and choosing the right insurance plans.

🚀 Ready to set your financial foundations? Dive into the playbook: https://ow.ly/GplB50QeXZk

All UK Companies have to be registered at Companies House. Find out what information you need to file with them, and how to do it.

10/01/2024

🎙️ Portfolio Spotlight: In a recent episode of 'The Business of Agriculture' Podcast, our portfolio company, Breedr's CEO Ian Wheal, joined hosts Damian Mason and Andrew Uden for an insightful conversation about beef-on-dairy supply chains. In this episode, Ian shared his expert insights into the evolving intersections between beef and dairy sectors and their impact on the agricultural industry. Listen to this episode to learn more about the innovative trends and future possibilities in agriculture.

Dive in today: https://ow.ly/VBc750QeYrM 🎧

The chasm between beef and dairy is being bridged as the two industries fuse in a trend that could be good for beef, dairy, consumers, the marketplace, and maybe the environment. The advent of sex-spe

03/01/2024

As we step into the New Year, it's an ideal opportunity to revamp your hiring strategies. Our Growth Playbook challenges the common misconception that ESG initiatives are expensive and time-consuming. Instead, it offers practical and actionable steps to assemble a diverse and dynamic team, underlining the significance and benefits of inclusive hiring practices.

🔗 Dive into our playbook for more insights and ways to integrate ESG into your early-stage startup: https://www.forwardpartners.com/growth-playbooks/esg-starter-guide-how-to-attract-and-source-diverse-talent/.

Attracting and sourcing diverse talent needn't be an expensive task. In this article, we break down how you can easily get started today.

13/12/2023

Closing a round of funding is more than just securing capital; it's about validation, strategic partnerships, and positioning for future success. In our Growth Playbook, Investment Partner Luke Smith, shares five key questions to ask venture capitalists before you raise to ensure you nail this process.

🔗 Dive into the playbook guide! Link in comments below. ⬇️

When you meet a venture capitalist, asking the right questions can improve your chances of landing investment. Luke Smith, Investment Partner at Forward, explains the best things to ask a VC.

06/12/2023

Big Congratulations to Robin AI one of our standout portfolio companies, for being recognised as one of the Top 10 LegalTech Startups to Watch, according to investors!

Check them out on Sifted: https://ow.ly/8HMa50QeXK2 🚀

21/11/2023

Our portfolio company, OutThink Cybersecurity is making waves in the cybersecurity world with its innovative approach to human risk management. Recently featured on UKT News, OutThink has been pivotal in addressing cyber threats by focusing on human-centric solutions. With accolades from Gartner & Forrester and an approach tailored by CISOs for CISOs, OutThink is well-positioned to help businesses mitigate and manage their cyber risks in the digital age.

Read the full feature on UKT News: https://ow.ly/M9Hu50Q9Rgr.

Showcase Is Human Risk Management the Future of Cyber Security and Enterprise Software? October 13, 2023 1 min read [ad] Promote your company here. [ad] Read more from UKT News:  Startup Showcase: ZavFit - Redefining Health in a New Way Key Takeaways: OutThink, a London-based startup, is transformi...

17/11/2023

In the age of AI, companies that can best combine the efforts of humans and machines are poised to succeed. Makers our portfolio company, recently launched a new whitepaper, The Centaur Economy, which provides a roadmap for businesses to capitalise on AI and deliver better results faster.

Leaders will gain the knowledge to make decisions on:

🚀 Linking AI tools to business outcomes.
📈 Unleashing potential and saving costs.
🌱 Building Learning Quotient.

📥 Download The Centaur Economy whitepaper for a deeper dive into a future where humans and AI merge seamlessly.

👉 https://ow.ly/taqa50Q8NqE.

14/11/2023

After securing your funding round, the next step is effectively communicating it to the world. But how can startups do this internally without significant PR investment? Ann-Marie Rossiter, our Senior Marketing Manager, shares top tips for ensuring your funding news gets the attention it deserves.

In this Growth Playbook, you'll learn how to:

✒ Craft a compelling narrative with key details
🗞 Nail down a targeted media strategy
🗓 Align your reveal with significant business events
🌐 Maximise reach through savvy social sharing

Dive into the playbook here: https://ow.ly/bLrV50Q6U50.

Securing funding is a great opportunity to approach the press. Here are our top tips to help you achieve more when it comes to press coverage.

09/11/2023

Introducing CommsCalendar, ChangeEngine's latest product – a game-changer for HR leaders! 📆

With CommsCalendar, you can easily plan your employee comms based on the local holidays and important dates where your teams are across the globe. You can also customise the calendar to fit your company's branding, making it a one-stop shop for all your internal communication needs.

See how it works 👉 https://ow.ly/Zkwr50Q5VXw.

Generate comms for Holiday, DEIB & employee engagement days for the next 12 months.

07/11/2023

Startups, does your tech measure up? Douglas Squirrel will be showcasing Squirrel's Tech Radar technology on November 16! 🎉

This is a must-attend for every CTO, CFO, or CEO who wants to gauge where their tech investments are shining or falling short.

Tickets are free. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/R8rA50Q52Xu.

Squirrel Squadron