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The Forest Road Company

New York Founded 2018 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages7
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio5
Operating Since2018 (8y)

About The Forest Road Company

The Forest Road Company is a next-generation merchant bank that invests, operates, and advises in non-correlated yet highly transformative sectors. The firm offers strategic capital, operational expertise, and access to a global network of corporate leaders, executives, and clients. Embracing complexity and creativity, Forest Road seeks to extract value where others see limitations, opportunistically investing in disrupted sectors. With a focus on media & entertainment, renewable energy, technology, blockchain, and real estate, Forest Road operates across various stages, including seed, early stage, growth, late stage, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investments. The firm's geographical focus spans multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Russia. Forest Road's diverse industry interests encompass media & entertainment, renewable energy, technology, blockchain, real estate, consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, automotive, sports, hospitality, education, retail, and food & beverage. In recent developments, Forest Road has expanded its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in media investment bank ACF, which has led multiple high-profile media deals. The firm has also made strategic hires, including seasoned life sciences investor Bill Burkoth as Managing Partner of Life Sciences, and former Oaktree Capital Management veteran Caleb Kramer as President. These initiatives reflect Forest Road's commitment to growth and diversification in its investment and advisory platforms.

Geographical Focus

African markets3

Other stated markets17

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaChinaIndiaBrazilFranceItalyUnited Arab EmiratesSpainMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaRussia

Requirements

Strong management teams, Innovative business models, Scalable growth potential, Competitive market positioning, Clear exit strategies

Stated Portfolio5

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TypePrivate Investment Firm
CityNew York
Founded2018
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$50M