YCF26· AIForward
Unifying Global Private Credit
ActiveChecked 18h ago
Founders
- Daniel YoonFounder/CEO
- Riley JanjisFounder
- Darryl LuoFounder/CTO
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Closest in what they build, same category.
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About Forward
An AI platform that connects commercial debt advisors with mandate matching private credit funds.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Forward: questions
Which YC batch was Forward in?
Forward was in Y Combinator's Fall 2026 batch (F26).
Is Forward still active?
Y Combinator lists Forward as active.
Who founded Forward?
Forward's founders, as listed on its YC page: Daniel Yoon (Founder/CEO), Riley Janjis (Founder), Darryl Luo (Founder/CTO).
Where is Forward based?
Forward lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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