# Kathleen Forte

> Kathleen Forte is an Investor Relations Partner at Sequoia Capital, one of the world's most storied venture capital firms. With over two decades of experience across investor relations, business development, and fundraising, she has held senior roles at Lightspeed Venture Partners, SVB Financial Group, ADM Capital, and Clearwater Capital Partners. Known for her deep expertise in LP relationships and fund management, Forte joined Sequoia in July 2022, bringing a rare blend of financial acumen and relationship-driven dealmaking to one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious platforms.

- **Role:** IR Partner at Sequoia Capital
- **Organizations:** Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SVB Financial Group, ADM Capital, Clearwater Capital Partners
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BS in Marketing, Rutgers University, CFA Level 1, CFA Institute
- **Known for:** Reached Partner-level at two leading venture capital firms (Lightspeed and Sequoia Capital), 20+ year career spanning investor relations across credit funds, banking, and top-tier venture capital, Led investor relations at SVB Financial Group for four years during a period of significant growth

## Career timeline

- **2004-2010** — Investor Relations, Marketing and Fundraising at Clearwater Capital Partners
- **2011-2014** — Manager, Investor Relations and Marketing at ADM Capital (Hong Kong)
- **2014-2018** — Vice President, Investor Relations at SVB Financial Group
- **2019-2020** — Vice President of Business Development at Lightspeed Venture Partners
- **2021-2022** — Partner, Business Development at Lightspeed Venture Partners
- **2022-present** — IR Partner at Sequoia Capital

## Achievements

- Reached Partner-level at two leading venture capital firms (Lightspeed and Sequoia Capital)
- 20+ year career spanning investor relations across credit funds, banking, and top-tier venture capital
- Led investor relations at SVB Financial Group for four years during a period of significant growth
- Managed IR and marketing at ADM Capital, a Hong Kong-based credit and special situations fund
- Built a following of 4,000+ on Instagram for street and travel photography (@forte_fotos)

## Latest updates

- **2022-07** — Joined Sequoia Capital as IR Partner
- **2026-05** — Continues as IR Partner at Sequoia Capital, based in San Francisco Bay Area

## Links

- Website: https://sequoiacap.com/people/kathleen-forte/
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-forte-b221702b
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KathleenForte
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forte_fotos/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathleen.forte.9/

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Last updated: 2026-05-09