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Form Capital

A new early-stage fund from Bobby Goodlatte & Josh Williams that invests real design expertise alongside seed capital.

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Form Capital

A new early-stage fund from Bobby Goodlatte & Josh Williams that invests real design expertise alongside seed capital.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Corporate office

San Francisco, CA, United States

Principals

Bobby Goodlatte

Co-Founder

Josh Williams

Co-Founder

Sector focus

FinTechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper ToolsMedia & EntertainmentWeb3Digital Health

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Form Capital?

Co-founders Bobby Goodlatte and Josh Williams run all investment decisions. Goodlatte was Facebook's first designer on User Growth and an early angel investor in Coinbase, Envoy, and over 40 startups. Williams was co-founder and CEO of Gowalla, later acquired by Facebook, and has designed for Stripe, Quip, and Squarespace. The firm's website presents them as the two named principals, and no external investment committee is disclosed.

How does Form Capital source proprietary deal flow?

Form Capital sources primarily through the co-founders' networks, built from a decade of operating inside Facebook and from angel investing in companies like Coinbase, Linear, Figma, and Envoy. The firm does not publish a formal sourcing engine, but its pitch — a zero-cost design sprint alongside a seed check — is designed to attract founders who value embedded product and brand work over the typical venture pattern of advice and introductions.

Is Form Capital structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?

Form Capital operates as an early-stage venture manager, not a family office. It raises external capital for a pooled seed fund and invests alongside institutional seed and Series A funds. The co-founders' personal capital likely features in the fund, but the structure mirrors a standard micro-VC, not a single-family-office vehicle.

Does Form Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

Form Capital's disclosed activity is confined to direct seed-stage equity investments. The firm's website lists only direct positions in startups, and it does not mention participation as a limited partner in other venture funds.

What investment stages does Form Capital typically target?

Form Capital targets pre-seed and seed rounds. Its initial check ranges from $200,000 to $300,000, and it often follows on with additional capital and design support. The firm states it typically invests alongside seed or Series A funds without seeking board seats or preferential terms.

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