Nicole Johnson

Principal at Forerunner Ventures

Nicole Johnson

Nicole is an investor at Forerunner Ventures, an early stage, San Francisco-based VC firm investing in companies that re-write the rules of culture. Nicole joined the Forerunner investment team in December 2013 and focuses her efforts on deal sourcing, diligence, investment execution, and portfolio support. Nicole works closely with many Forerunner companies, including Neighborhood Goods, Nécessaire, Stadium Goods, and CUUP, among others. Prior to Forerunner Nicole worked with SapientNitro, a leading brand and digital strategy consultancy where she supported Fortune 500 retailers on their global retail strategies.

Nicole graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and in 2016 was named to Forbes 30 Under 30, Venture Capital.