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Last Updated May 27, 2026, 6:30am EDT

  • Kirsten Green founded Forerunner Ventures in 2012, transforming it into a $3 billion firm with seven funds, including a $500 million early-stage fund for consumer AI in 2024.
  • One of Green's earliest investments, fintech Chime, went public in June 2025 in an IPO priced at $27 per share (about an $11.6 billion valuation at pricing).
  • Green has backed 100+ companies since founding Forerunner in 2012.
  • Her current focus: AI consumer companies like e-commerce search engine Daydream and travel planning site Mindtrip.
  • She currently serves on the board of the National Venture Capital Association while mentoring a new crop of would-be investors through non-profit Screendoor.
Personal Stats
Age
54
Notable Deal
Chime
Residence
San Francisco, California
Citizenship
United States
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of California, Los Angeles
In Their Own Words

"Every category is up for reimagination," Green says of the AI gold rush. "Bring us your wildest ambitions."

Kirsten Green
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