Forward Networks

Santa Clara, CA, USA

229 employees

Computer Networking

Growth · $112.9M

About Forward Networks

Forward Networks develops Forward Enterprise, a mathematically accurate network digital twin platform that gives enterprises complete network visibility, full path analysis, and security policy verification. The platform supports devices from all major networking vendors and cloud operators including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, enabling NetOps, SecOps, and CloudOps teams to ensure networks are secure, reliable, and agile.

Company details

Team Size229

LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA

IndustryComputer Networking

Funding

Total raised

$112.9M

Last stage

Growth

Investors

Andreessen Horowitz

GGoldman Sachs Asset Management

MMSD Partners

TThreshold Ventures

OOmega Venture Partners

Founders

David Erickson

Stanford Ph.D. graduate and co-founder of Forward Networks since 2013. Previously worked on software-defined networking (OpenFlow) research at Stanford.

Nikhil Handigol

Stanford Ph.D. graduate and co-founder of Forward Networks. Currently serves as Chief AI Officer.

Peyman Kazemian

Stanford Ph.D. graduate in electrical engineering whose dissertation research formed the technical foundation for Forward Networks' network digital twin technology.

Brandon Heller

Stanford Ph.D. graduate and co-founder of Forward Networks; contributor to OpenFlow and SDN research.

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.