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Forté Ventures

North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta

Description

Forté Ventures is an Atlanta-based multi-stage venture capital firm with a strategic focus on early and growth stage B2B technology companies. The firm targets disruptive innovations across key sectors including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, and Digital Transformation. Their investment thesis centers on identifying companies that are poised for significant market impact and possess strong foundational technology. Forté Ventures distinguishes itself through its deep industry expertise and a network of corporate partners, aiming to provide more than just capital to its portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy often involves leading or co-leading funding rounds, indicating a significant commitment to their portfolio companies. Forté Ventures typically participates in rounds ranging from $3 million to $15 million, demonstrating their flexibility across various stages of company development. Within these rounds, their initial check sizes generally fall within the range of $1 million to $10 million, positioning them as a substantial early and growth stage investor. This approach allows them to support companies from their initial commercialization efforts through to scaling and market expansion. Their corporate venture capital model emphasizes synergistic partnerships, leveraging their relationships with leading corporations to create strategic value for their portfolio.

Beyond capital infusion, Forté Ventures provides strategic guidance and operational support, connecting portfolio companies with potential customers, partners, and talent within their extensive corporate network. This hands-on approach is designed to accelerate growth, facilitate market entry, and enhance the overall trajectory of the startups they back. Their commitment to fostering long-term relationships with both entrepreneurs and corporate partners underpins their investment philosophy, aiming to build sustainable and successful ventures.

Forté Ventures has established itself as a notable player in the B2B technology venture landscape, particularly for companies seeking not only financial backing but also strategic alignment with corporate ecosystems. Their multi-stage investment capability, coupled with a focus on high-impact technological areas, positions them as a valuable partner for innovative B2B enterprises looking to scale and achieve market leadership.

Investor Profile

Forté Ventures has backed more than 46 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Typical check size: $1M – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (35%)
  • Series A (24%)
  • Series C (15%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Seed (9%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series D (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Israel (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Analytics
  • Insurtech
  • Advertising
  • Automotive
  • Information Technology
  • Marketing
  • Machine Learning
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Forté Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
Avanta Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
Harbert Growth Partners
North America, Virginia, United States, Richmond
Co-Investments: 3
Glasswing Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
General Motors Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Warren
Co-Investments: 3
Comcast Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Blu Venture Investors
North America, Virginia, United States, Vienna
Co-Investments: 3
Foundry Group
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 3
State Farm Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Bloomington
Co-Investments: 5
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Forté Ventures often collaborate with?

LB
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
TN
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
MP
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, West Chester
Shared Deals: 1
FF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
FS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RD
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Forté Ventures?

Gradient AI

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Gradient AI provides AI solutions for the insurance industry, leveraging vast industry data for accurate predictions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)InsuranceInsurTechMachine Learning
Series CJul 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $56,100,000
K4Connect

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

K4Connect develops solutions intended to serve and empower older adults and individuals living with disabilities.

Elder CareHealth CareSoftwareWeb Development
Series CJul 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,976,368
Percent

New York, New York, United States

Percent is a platform for sourcing, structuring, syndicating, monitoring, and servicing private credit transactions.

CreditFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation Services
Series BMay 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Car IQ

San Francisco, California, United States

Car IQ Pay is the first payment platform to enable vehicles to initiate, validate and complete authorized transactions.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesFinTechFleet ManagementFraud DetectionMobile PaymentsPayments
Series BFeb 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
RapidSOS

New York, New York, United States

RapidSOS is an intelligent safety platform that connects devices, apps, and sensors for safety agents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Mobile AppsPublic Safety
Series CSep 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Evident

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Evident is the global leader in business credentialing with a network of millions of businesses across more than one hundred countries

Cyber SecurityIdentity ManagementInsurTechSecuritySoftware
Series CSep 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Sprockets

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

Sprockets is a SaaS company with a sophisticated solution to hiring the right applicants.

SaaSSoftware
Series AMar 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Verusen

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Verusen is the global supply chain innovator focused on providing the simplest way to manage materials for global supply chains.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Series BJan 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Inrupt

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Inrupt is delivering Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s original vision of a web of shared benefit, for everyone.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyOpen SourceSoftwareWeb Development
Series ADec 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Homee

Tampa, Florida, United States

Homee is a technology-enabled claims management company that connects policyholders, insurance, and warranty companies.

Information TechnologyInsurTechSoftware
Series BSep 30, 2021
Amount Raised: $17,000,000