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February 5, 2026

Building Stronger, Safer Communities: Forerunner’s $39M in Funding

Today, we’re excited to share that we've raised a total of $39 million in funding, with a recently closed $26.3 million Series B led by Wellington Management and a previously unannounced $12.7 million Series A led by Union Square Ventures.

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February 2, 2026

New Jersey’s REAL Rule Adoption: What Floodplain Managers Need to Know

New Jersey’s REAL rules change how flood risk is managed. Learn about the new +4’ Climate-Adjusted Flood Elevation standard, expanded regulated areas, and what these NJDEP amendments mean for floodplain managers.

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Feb 18, 2026

How Forerunner is using AI in Practice

AI-powered automation streamlines permitting, compliance, and risk assessments, helping municipalities manage flood risk more efficiently with Forerunner.

Jan 9, 2026

From Fragmented Records to a System of Record: How Communities Are Modernizing Stormwater Inspections

Across the country, stormwater teams are moving away from patchwork systems and toward a single, purpose-built system of record - one that complements GIS rather than replaces it. Here’s what that transition looks like, and why it matters.

Dec 12, 2025

What Stormwater Teams Told Us They Need - And How Forerunner Delivers It

At the 2025 Utah Floodplain & Stormwater Management Conference, practitioners across engineering, public works, and MS4 programs shared a common sentiment: “Our work is getting more complex - but our tools aren’t keeping up.”

Oct 30, 2025

Building Flood-Smart Communities: Why Education Tools Matter and How to Build Them Effectively

Learn how effective communication, proactive tools, and inclusive design strengthen flood resilience and build public trust.

Sep 8, 2025

Translating Risk: Building Just-in-Time i18n at Forerunner

Discover how Forerunner’s engineering team built a just-in-time internationalization system to make flood risk information accessible in multiple languages. Learn how we combined static translations with dynamic, AI-powered tools to better serve communities during emergencies.

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