• Kelly Rodriques, the CEO of Forge Global Holdings, Inc., is certifying the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

• Based on his knowledge, the report does not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit any material fact necessary to make the statements not misleading.

• Based on his knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in the report fairly present the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company.

• He and the CFO are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting.

• They have designed or caused to be designed such controls to ensure material information is made known to them and to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting.

• They have evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures and presented their conclusions about the effectiveness in the report.

• They have disclosed any changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

• They have disclosed to the auditors and audit committee any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal controls and any fraud involving management that has a significant role in internal controls.

In summary, the CEO is certifying that to the best of his knowledge, the company’s financial reports are accurate and controls are properly designed and effective.