Kirsten Green
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Kirsten Green | |
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 Kirsten Green in 2025 | |
| Born | 1971 or 1972 (age 53–54)[1] |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| Occupation | Venture capitalist |
| Known for | Founder and managing partner, Forerunner Ventures[2] |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 |
Kirsten Green is an American venture capitalist. She is the founder and managing partner of Forerunner Ventures.[2]
Green was born and raised outside of San Francisco, California. She attended the University of California Los Angeles, where she obtained a degree in business economics.[3]
Career
Green began her career working as a stock analyst for Bank of America Securities (formerly known as Montgomery Securities),[4] covering consumer and retail stocks.[5] For several years, she worked as an angel investor and independent consultant before founding San Francisco-based Forerunner Ventures in 2012, where she is also the managing director.[6][7]
Green founded Forerunner to specialize in consumer investing.[8] Some of Green's most notable investments include: Chime, Hims&Hers,[9] Glossier,[10] Bonobos, Warby Parker, and Dollar Shave Club.[4][10][11][12]
On August 14, 2020, Daily Front Row listed Green as one of a group of high-profile investors who purchased W magazine.[13]
In its 12 years in operation, Green has raised over $2.7B in assets under management for Forerunner.[14] In addition to founding Forerunner, Green is a member of the board of directors at Nordstrom.[15]