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Key people at Forward31.
Forward31 was founded in 2020 by Holo Zheng (Angel Investment in Deep Tech Founders).
Forward31, a company builder within Porsche Digital, creates new digital business areas and cultivates platform business models. It invests in early-stage ventures, providing development, software, and design expertise. This support enables independent company growth, with founders often retaining majority ownership.
Established in 2019 by Porsche Digital, Forward31 arose from a strategic insight: Porsche's need to redefine its digital presence. Dr. Christian Knörle, Head of Company Building, leads this unit. The name "Forward31" merges a forward-looking approach with 1931, when Ferdinand Porsche founded his engineering office, symbolizing heritage-rooted innovation.
Forward31 targets external founders, assisting them in expanding digital concepts to reach new audiences and broaden value chains. Its vision is to strategically enhance Porsche Digital's portfolio by fostering independent digital brands. The unit prepares companies for future challenges via innovative platform solutions designed for autonomous operation.
Forward31 was founded in 2020 by Holo Zheng (Angel Investment in Deep Tech Founders).
Key people at Forward31.
Forward31 has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $3.9M Seed in Rydes in April 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2023 | Rydes | $3.9M Seed | Jessica Robinson, Jens Philipp Klein | Christoph Bornschein, DR. Jens Krueger, Javier Suarez, Johannes Reck, Arabella Venture Capital, Futury Capital, Lufthansa Group |
