David Erickson, Founder of Forward Networks

About David Erickson

David Erickson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Forward Networks, a company he founded in 2013 that specializes in network verification using formal mathematics. He leads the company's vision to make enterprise networks less error-prone through digital twin technology and has overseen significant growth, including a $50M Series D round in 2023. Erickson holds a Ph.D. and is based in Sunnyvale, California.

David Erickson at a glance

• Company: Forward Networks
• Total raised: $112M
• Latest round: Series D
• Investors: MSD Partners, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Goldman Sachs AM, Section 32, Omega Venture Partners, DFJ
• Location: Sunnyvale, California

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