Aden Forrest

Active Investor

Director, NetFunds at NetFunds

Wellington, New Zealand

Aden Forrest, Director, NetFunds at NetFunds is an active investor based in Wellington, New Zealand. This profile covers what Aden Forrest backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Aden Forrest serves as Board Member at SaferMe. He served as Chairman at iRecruit. He served as Chief Executive Officer at Simple. He became CEO of Simple in October 2017 and is well on his way to bringing his vision for Simple to life. He has a proven track record in establishing and leading high-growth marketing technology companies. He established marketing automation firm Marketo as its founding managing director in APAC, and helped to establish Salesforce as country manager for NZ, and then director of enterprise sales in Australasia.

Investor type: AngelPEFund Of Funds
Stages: Pre SeedSeedSeries BLate Stage Venture
Invests in: SaaS & EnterprisePropTech & Real Estate
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Typical check: $1.6M
Past investments: 13

Notable investments

Whozwhosalesforce.comHoosh MarketingNew Zealand Trade and EnterpriseMarketing TechnologiesAskNicelySouthern Advisory LimitedE.piphanyKeystone Solutions LimitedMarketoNet FundsEdenbrook

How to reach Aden Forrest

Angels and operators like Aden Forrest reply to specific, personalized notes that show real traction, not mass blasts. Build a verified list, write a note that fits their thesis, and track replies, all on Round Funded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Aden Forrest invest in?

Aden Forrest invests in SaaS & Enterprise and PropTech & Real Estate, typically at Pre Seed, Seed, Series B and Late Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.