
Forethought
Valuation
$47.1M
2021 Revenue
$15.7M
Funding
$92M
Team · 2024
106
Founded
2017
How Forethought CEO Deon Nicholas grew to $15.7M revenue with a 106 person team in 2021.
Forethought.ai is an AI-powered customer service platform that uses natural language processing and machine learning to help customer support teams provide faster and more accurate responses to customer inquiries.
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Forethought Revenue
In 2021, Forethought's revenue reached $15.7M. Since its launch in 2017, Forethought has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Forethought Hit $15.7m revenue in September 2021 | |
| 2017 | Launched with $0 revenue |
Forethought Valuation, Funding Rounds
Forethought's most recent disclosed valuation is $47.1M.
Forethought has raised $92M in total funding across 4 rounds, most recently a $65M Series C round in 2021.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Series C | $65M | - | - | |
| 2020 | Series B | $17M | - | - | |
| 2018 | Series A | $9M | - | - | |
| 2018 | Seed Round | $1M | - | - |
Founder / CEO
Q&A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What's your age? | - |
| Favorite online tool? | - |
| Favorite book? | - |
| Favorite CEO? | - |
| Advice for 20 year old self | - |
Customers
We do not have customer count information for Forethought yet.
Forethought Employees & Team Size
Forethought employs approximately 106 people as of 2026, down from 172 in 2023, including 38 sales reps that carry a quota.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Reached 106 employees (December 2024) |
| 2024 | Reached 172 employees (October 2024) |
| 2023 | Reached 172 employees (September 2023) |
| 2023 | Reached 174 employees (January 2023) |
| 2022 | Reached 200 employees (January 2022) |
| 2021 | Reached 139 employees (December 2021) |
| 2021 | Reached 151 employees (August 2021) |
| 2020 | Reached 53 employees (December 2020) |
| 2020 | Reached 26 employees (June 2020) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Forethought
What is Forethought's revenue?
Forethought generates $15.7M in revenue.
Who founded Forethought?
Forethought was founded by Deon Nicholas.
Who is the CEO of Forethought?
The CEO of Forethought is Deon Nicholas.
How much funding does Forethought have?
Forethought raised $92M across 4 rounds.
How many employees does Forethought have?
Forethought has 106 employees.
Where is Forethought headquarters?
Forethought is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
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Data and Sources
All figures on this page are taken directly from interviews or are estimates from public sources and proprietary models. Not financial advice. Read full disclaimer.
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