Forward VC

Forward Deployed Venture Capital is a firm specializing in early-stage investments across critical sectors: defense, energy, industrials, and artificial intelligence. The firm employs a hands-on, operational approach, leveraging deep technical and deployment expertise for its portfolio companies. This provides capital and strategic guidance, drawn from direct experience scaling complex technological solutions in demanding environments.

Mark Scianna founded Forward Deployed Venture Capital, launching its inaugural fund in 2022. His background includes eleven years at Palantir as a foundational defense team member and a forward-deployed engineer. Scianna developed platforms like Forward and Project Maven, gaining direct insight into building impactful technology from inception to market leadership, profoundly shaping the firm's investment philosophy.

The firm partners with companies developing advanced technologies for national security, critical infrastructure, and industrial innovation. Its vision centers on nurturing enterprises addressing significant real-world challenges, emphasizing solutions with substantial societal impact and long-term strategic value, empowering essential tech founders.