Semper Forward

What Semper Forward does

Semper Forward is a veteran-owned career transition services organization founded in 2020 that connects U.S. military service members, veterans, and military spouses with employer partners across the United States. The company's core offering centers on a national network of employer partners and a relationship-driven, concierge-style placement model that combines personalized career coaching, military-to-civilian resume translation, and direct employer introductions, supported by a dedicated job board at app.steame.com/jobs/semper-forward. Its technology stack is not proprietary; following the May 20, 2025 asset purchase by Fastport, Semper Forward operates as a division of Fastport and leverages Fastport's job-matching platform while preserving its high-touch service orientation.

The company's customer base is dual-sided: transitioning service members and military spouses receive services free of charge, while employers pay for access to a curated veteran talent pipeline, on-base hiring event presence, and resume-translation expertise. Semper Forward extends its distribution through state-level partnerships (Mission Wisconsin, INVets in Indiana, KY Valor in Kentucky, Find the Good Life in North Dakota), SkillBridge-approved employer programs (Werner Enterprises, Sonepar, Associated Bank, Brakebush, Oshkosh), and education partners (Orion Technical College, PM-ProLearn). Named employer customers span financial services (Northwestern Mutual, Associated Bank), telecommunications (Spectrum), manufacturing (Medalcraft Mint), energy distribution (U.S. Venture), and consumer goods (SC Johnson).

Operationally, Semper Forward remains a lean 1-10 employee organization run from Green Bay, Wisconsin, with national reach delivered through virtual coordination and physical on-base events. The company's strategic posture under Fastport ownership is to scale its relationship layer by integrating Fastport's technology, expanding state-by-state, and broadening adjacent verticals such as fair-chance hiring via its partnership with The Way Out. No revenue figures, funding history, or AI capabilities are disclosed in available source material.

Name

Semper Forward

Legal name

Semper Forward Division of Fastport

Website

https://semperforward.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Semper Forward is a veteran-owned, concierge-style career transition network connecting U.S. military service members, veterans, and military spouses with a national base of employer partners. It operates as a division of Fastport following the May 2025 acquisition and is free to job seekers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Career Transition Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Career Transition & Reemployment Services (Job Search Support) (BPACAOAD)

Keywords

• Veteran career transition
• Military talent placement
• Employer recruitment services
• Resume translation services
• Veteran employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Employer Talent Pipeline Services: Semper Forward generates revenue by helping employers build military talent pipelines through relationship-driven placement services. As a division of Fastport following the May 2025 acquisition, the company benefits from Fastport's job-matching technology while maintaining personalized, concierge-level services for transitioning service members and employer partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Semper Forward operates a national network connecting the military community (transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses) with employers seeking to hire military talent. The company delivers concierge-level career transition services including personalized coaching, resume translation assistance, and direct introductions to vetted employer partners, supported by a dedicated job board and a portfolio of state-level partner organizations. Since May 2025, the service has operated as a division of Fastport, leveraging Fastport's job-matching technology alongside Semper Forward's relationship-driven placement approach.

Product overview

Semper Forward is a veteran-owned career transition services organization that operates as a network of interconnected service offerings. The core service is its career transition support for military members, which is delivered through a combination of personalized coaching, resume translation assistance, and direct employer connections via its Semper Job Board platform. The Employer Partnership Network extends reach by connecting with companies across multiple states. The organization was acquired by Fastport in May 2025 and now operates as a division of Fastport, gaining access to Fastport's job-matching technology while maintaining its high-touch, relationship-focused approach to veteran employment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Semper Forward Career Transition Services A comprehensive career transition service that connects transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with employer partners through personalized coaching, resume assistance, and direct job placement support. Free for job seekers in the military community.
• Semper Job Board A dedicated job board connecting veterans and transitioning military members with employers committed to hiring military talent, featuring opportunities from partner companies across multiple industries including financial services, telecommunications, transportation, and manufacturing.
• Employer Partnership Network A national network of employers and organizations ready to support veterans, transitioning military community members, and their families, providing job opportunities across various states and industries. Helps companies build military talent pipelines, access pre-vetted veteran candidates, and host on-base hiring events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterans are 38% more likely to hold managerial roles and 55% more likely to hold executive positions than non-veterans
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• FastportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Fastport, a leader in military hiring technology and workforce development, acquired Semper Forward through an asset purchase agreement on May 20, 2025. Semper Forward now operates as a division of Fastport, enabling the company to scale its business while maintaining personalized, relationship-focused services. Fastport provides job-matching technology and access to a larger job-seeker community, while Semper Forward continues operating under its existing names and organizational structure.
• Find the Good Life in North DakotaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2024Find the Good Life in North Dakota partnered with Semper Forward to attract military personnel and families to North Dakota. The collaboration focuses on attending hiring events at military bases including Minot Air Force Base and others nationwide, building relationships to help veterans find careers and quality of life in North Dakota. North Dakota offers income tax exemptions for military, property tax credits for disabled veterans, and is ranked as a top state for military retirees.
• The Way OutcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2024The Way Out, a fair chance employment platform with proprietary software that removes biases from hiring, partnered with Semper Forward and Mission Wisconsin to assist veterans returning to the workforce. The partnership leverages Semper Forward's network of veteran partners to connect job seekers with employers through The Way Out's bias-removing platform, which focuses on contextual and relative personal and professional experiences rather than traditional resumes.
• U.S. Venture, Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2023U.S. Venture, Inc., a leading energy distribution company headquartered in Wisconsin, partnered with Semper Forward to foster military talent attraction and promote diversity and inclusion. U.S. Venture established a Veteran Employee Resource Group called Service Ventures to support incoming military talent. The partnership leverages Semper Forward's extensive network to identify and engage military veterans seeking civilian career opportunities.
• SkillBridge Program PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSemper Forward partners with approved Department of Defense SkillBridge programs including Werner Enterprises, Sonepar, Associated Bank, Brakebush, and Oshkosh. These partnerships allow active-duty service members to participate in civilian career training and apprenticeships during their final months of military service, providing a pathway to employment for transitioning veterans.
• Orion Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrion Technical College is a military-owned postsecondary institution serving as a premier educational partner to Semper Forward. The college supports active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses transitioning into civilian careers through high-demand vocational programs.
• PM-ProLearnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPM-ProLearn is a veteran-founded project management training company specializing in PMP, Lean Six Sigma, and PMI-ACP certification training. Approved for AF COOL, ARMY CA, USCG CA, and GI Bill, they offer a 25% discount for veterans and families paying out of pocket.
• Mission WisconsinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Wisconsin is a related organization with roots in the Great State of Wisconsin, helping WI employers find transitioning veterans. Founded by Steve Janke, Mission Wisconsin has been dedicated to supporting service members and veterans as they transition back into civilian life, creating pathways to success for individuals and helping build stronger communities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IVMF (Institute for Veterans and Military Families): IVMF at Syracuse University runs veteran transition programs, employer engagement, and research on veteran employment outcomes. It competes with Semper Forward in delivering career transition services and policy research into veteran hiring.
• RecruitMilitary: RecruitMilitary operates job fairs, a veteran job board, and employer marketing services targeted at the military-to-civilian transition audience. It is one of the most direct competitors to Semper Forward in veteran-focused employer matchmaking and hiring events.
• Hire Heroes USA: Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit that provides one-on-one career transition coaching, resume assistance, and job placement support to transitioning service members and spouses—closely overlapping Semper Forward's core career transition offering.
• Orion Talent: Orion Talent is a military recruiting firm that places active-duty, transitioning, and veteran candidates into skilled trades, technical, and corporate roles. Its direct-hire placement model and on-base outreach closely parallel Semper Forward's employer pipeline business.
• Hiring Our Heroes: Hiring Our Heroes is a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative that connects veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses with employment opportunities through hiring events, fellowships, and corporate partnerships—directly overlapping Semper Forward's veteran placement mission.
• Bradley-Morris: Bradley-Morris is a military-to-civilian placement firm focused exclusively on officer and enlisted transitions into corporate, sales, and technical roles. It directly competes with Semper Forward for the same candidate supply and employer customers.

Emerging players

• RallyPoint: RallyPoint is a military network and talent platform that combines social networking with job placement and SkillBridge program support. It intersects with Semper Forward on veteran-to-employer connections but is more community/peer-driven than concierge.
• WayUp: WayUp is an early-career and diversity-focused job matching platform. While broader than veteran hiring, it overlaps with Semper Forward on entry-level candidate placement and employer brand partnerships for non-traditional talent pools.

Broad incumbents

• Military.com (Monster): Military.com, owned by Monster Worldwide, is a large-scale veteran media and job board that reaches millions of service members. It competes with Semper Forward primarily on the job marketplace side rather than concierge placement, but overlaps meaningfully on employer lead generation and content.
• LinkedIn (Veteran Talent Programs): LinkedIn operates broad veteran talent initiatives, recruiter tools, and a large passive candidate pool that overlaps with Semper Forward's employer customer base. It competes indirectly as a substitute channel for veteran sourcing at enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/semperforwardllc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mission-wisconsin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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