Fortify Ventures

Fortify Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Washington, D.C., focused on supporting early-stage founders who are challenging the status quo across various technology sectors, including cybersecurity, mobile commerce, and big data. The firm prioritizes a people-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of unique individual talents and cohesive teams. Beyond providing capital, Fortify Ventures actively engages in critical business areas such as long-term planning, leadership development, talent sourcing, and customer discovery. The organization comprises a diverse network of operators and innovators dedicated to fostering growth and progress, operating under the belief that collaboration enhances success.

Jonathon Perrelli

Founder and Managing Partner

Simon Rakoff

General Partner

41 past transactions

Social Tables

Series B in 2016
Social Tables, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based software tailored for the hospitality, events, and catering industries, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies event planning by integrating various tools such as sales and catering CRM software, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. This software allows hotels and event managers to efficiently book and manage events, while also facilitating collaboration between planners and property professionals. Social Tables focuses on enhancing the event planning process by streamlining tasks such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and attendee information management, ultimately aiming to make the planning experience more enjoyable and less stressful. The company has operated as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.

Introhive

Series B in 2015
Introhive offers a SaaS platform that helps organizations increase revenues and improve customer experience management. Its platform brings relationship intelligence into CRM with data automation and sales acceleration. The company also provides an enterprise relationship management (ERM) solution that helps get relationship insights and boost productivity. It was founded in 2012 by Jody Glidden and Stewart Walchli and is based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Talk Local

Series A in 2014
Talk Local is a digital platform that connects consumers seeking services with local businesses in real time. Customers submit service requests that include a brief description of their needs, desired appointment times, and location. The platform then broadcasts these requests to relevant businesses at no cost. Utilizing a sophisticated search engine, Talk Local employs social metrics, publicly available data, and an artificial intelligence-driven matching algorithm to facilitate immediate connections between users and service providers. This approach enables consumers to receive prompt assistance for everyday challenges while helping local businesses to reach potential customers effectively.

Social Tables

Series A in 2014
Social Tables, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based software tailored for the hospitality, events, and catering industries, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies event planning by integrating various tools such as sales and catering CRM software, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. This software allows hotels and event managers to efficiently book and manage events, while also facilitating collaboration between planners and property professionals. Social Tables focuses on enhancing the event planning process by streamlining tasks such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and attendee information management, ultimately aiming to make the planning experience more enjoyable and less stressful. The company has operated as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.

Handpressions

Seed Round in 2014
Handpressions, Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that provides an online platform for parents to capture, store, and share their children's handprints and footprints. The platform allows users to create personalized keepsakes, including wall art, birth announcements, and cards, by using images and unique markings. Handpressions aims to enhance the personalization experience by incorporating a timeline of a child's growth, enabling parents to preserve cherished memories and significant milestones. By leveraging technology, the platform allows consumers to easily create meaningful gifts and mementos that celebrate their family's moments.

Aquicore

Seed Round in 2014
Aquicore, Inc. is a technology company that offers a smart building platform designed to enhance asset operations in the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2011 and based in Washington, D.C., Aquicore provides a cloud-based software solution that integrates energy management and building connectivity. The platform collects and analyzes building data, utilizing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to recommend actionable improvements for building operations. It consolidates utility accounts and budgets for efficient bill tracking and forecasting, while automating processes such as meter readings and invoicing. Additionally, Aquicore supports environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives by enabling businesses to benchmark and report on their sustainability performance, helping them to achieve energy and emissions targets across their portfolios. Through these capabilities, Aquicore aims to drive operational efficiency and support the decarbonization efforts within the real estate sector.

Hinge

Seed Round in 2013
Hinge is a social discovery network helping users meet new people through an application. Moreover, Hinge provides an alternative to swipe culture by creating smart matches and natural conversations among people who are on the same page. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.

Speek

Seed Round in 2013
Speek Inc. is a provider of web-based conference calling solutions based in Dulles, Virginia. Founded in 2006, the company simplifies the conference calling experience by offering users a personal link that eliminates the need for dial-ins, pins, or downloads. Participants can join calls easily by clicking on a unique Speek link, allowing for seamless access via phone or web browser. The platform features a visual interface where users can see who has joined the call, identify active speakers, and share files. In its efforts to enhance its services, Speek has raised a total of $2.6 million in funding, including a recent $1.1 million in bridge funding. As of June 2015, Speek operates as a subsidiary of Jive Communications, Inc.

Introhive

Series B in 2013
Introhive offers a SaaS platform that helps organizations increase revenues and improve customer experience management. Its platform brings relationship intelligence into CRM with data automation and sales acceleration. The company also provides an enterprise relationship management (ERM) solution that helps get relationship insights and boost productivity. It was founded in 2012 by Jody Glidden and Stewart Walchli and is based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

TrendPo

Seed Round in 2013
TrendPo turns Facebook ads into conversions. TrendPo advertises on Facebook and Twitter using an automated process of ranking Facebook and Twitter conversation for the most recently engaged audiences. By identifying the targeted audiences from the beginning, TrendPo can track those audiences to the desired conversion on either social media or to a customer's website. This leads to better ad performance and better ROI tracking.

LegCyte

Seed Round in 2013
LegCyte leverages technology to make legislation easier to understand. Our platform helps Congressional offices make more informed decisions and allows lobbyists to stay ahead of the information curve by simplifying research and meaningfully organizing data. We connect the dots and uncover hidden relationships in legislation.

RidePost

Seed Round in 2013
RidePost, Inc. operates an online platform that connects travelers for ride-sharing and carpooling, promoting sustainability and cost-effective transportation. Founded in 2012 and based in Greenville, South Carolina, the company caters particularly to universities through its private network, RidePostU, which assists in managing transportation needs for faculty, staff, and students. By facilitating social interactions among users, RidePost enhances access to affordable travel options while allowing drivers to monetize unused seating in their vehicles. The platform aims to reduce travel costs and administrative burdens associated with traditional transportation solutions.

Fanitics

Seed Round in 2013
Fanitics is a Facebook application that is like fantasy football, but instead tracks politicians. Fanitics tracks political performance of Presidential Candidates, Governors, House / Senate members over a series of metrics such as fundraising, polling, bills, news media and more. Our aim is to create a fun platform that engages friends, family, and colleagues to compete and "play" politics in a whole new way.

Disruption

Seed Round in 2013
Disruption Corporation is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in startup and early-stage companies, particularly in the Internet sector. Based in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, the firm targets post-seed companies and those in the transition between seed and Series A funding rounds. Disruption typically invests between $250,000 and $1 million in companies that have average annual revenues of around $1 million. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on tech-enabled companies across various sectors, including communication, media, food, supply chain management, and information technology. Disruption Corporation was acquired by 1776 Campus, Inc., reflecting its commitment to evolving the private market and enhancing wealth management for its participants.

Uppidy

Seed Round in 2013
Uppidy, Inc. provides mobile application services. Its application lets users to save, search, and share their sms and text messages; backup, search, and view their sms messages in real time; and link Facebook and Twitter to share their status updates from texting app. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Columbia, Maryland.

Synapsify

Seed Round in 2013
Synapsify, Inc. is a technology company based in Bethesda, Maryland, that specializes in developing applications for text analytics and content discovery. Founded in 2012, Synapsify offers Synapsify Core, an analytical tool that utilizes machine intelligence and natural language processing to help users derive insights from open-ended survey responses, social media posts, and customer reviews. The company also provides a Core API, which allows developers to integrate these text analytics capabilities into their own applications. Synapsify delivers tailored reports for a variety of use cases, including brand monitoring, customer experience management, and competitive analysis. Recognized for its innovation, Synapsify has been named one of the Top 10 Data Startups to Watch by Forbes and has received awards for its contributions to the field of text analytics, helping organizations gain a deeper understanding of their data.

Speek

Seed Round in 2013
Speek Inc. is a provider of web-based conference calling solutions based in Dulles, Virginia. Founded in 2006, the company simplifies the conference calling experience by offering users a personal link that eliminates the need for dial-ins, pins, or downloads. Participants can join calls easily by clicking on a unique Speek link, allowing for seamless access via phone or web browser. The platform features a visual interface where users can see who has joined the call, identify active speakers, and share files. In its efforts to enhance its services, Speek has raised a total of $2.6 million in funding, including a recent $1.1 million in bridge funding. As of June 2015, Speek operates as a subsidiary of Jive Communications, Inc.

Levee

Seed Round in 2012
Levee is a technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2016. It has developed a platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect informal, unskilled workers with formal job opportunities that offer greater security and higher pay. The company's solutions cater to C-Level executives and human resources professionals across various sectors, including retail, food services, and healthcare. Levee's approach combines data science, automation, and recruitment marketing to streamline the hiring process for frontline workers. By enhancing efficiency and productivity, Levee aims to reduce absenteeism and improve overall employee engagement and turnover rates, enabling businesses to build a more effective workforce.

Fleksy

Seed Round in 2012
Fleksy is a virtual keyboard technology provider known for its customizable keyboard application available on both Android and iOS. The Fleksy keyboard enhances the smartphone typing experience, allowing users to personalize their interface fully. With over 20 million downloads globally, it has gained significant popularity among consumers. For businesses, Fleksy offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) that facilitates the integration of a high-quality typing experience into their own applications on both platforms. This enables companies to concentrate on their core services while providing advanced language input capabilities. Fleksy's vision is to enable users to write seamlessly across various devices and languages, thereby enhancing overall communication efficiency.

Syntellia

Seed Round in 2012
Syntellia specializes in providing software products and services. It designs and develops keyboard application technology which makes typing text on a touch-screen easier.

Tistagames

Seed Round in 2012
Tistagames is pioneering a new genre of gaming that draws inspiration from favorite television shows.

Cont3nt.com

Seed Round in 2012
Cont3nt.com operates a real-time marketplace for entrepreneurial media and visual journalism, connecting freelancers and citizen journalists with publishers to facilitate the sale and distribution of content, including photos and videos. Founded in 2010 and based in Dulles, Virginia, the platform allows media distributors to upload multimedia content, set licensing and pricing, and sell directly to publishers. This innovative service enables journalists, even in challenging regions, to monetize their work quickly, ensuring that impactful stories can reach media outlets like the BBC or local newspapers within a short timeframe. Cont3nt.com aims to streamline the process of breaking news distribution, akin to an eBay for journalism.

Kahnoodle

Seed Round in 2012
Kahnoodle makes it easier for busy couples to do more of the fun and thoughtful stuff that brought them together in the first place. With Kahnoodle’s patent pending technology, couples can: thank their partner for all the little things they do with “kudos”, book the best offers on date-night activities in their city.
Hallway makes learning and connecting with your friends, classmates, and the world easier than ever. On Hallway you can ask questions, share notes, collaborate on assignments, and stay organized.

NextGame

Seed Round in 2012
NextGame, Inc. is a mobile and online platform that facilitates the connection and organization of pickup sports and recreational activities. Founded in 2011 by Tareq and Shareef Tahboub, the company is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. The application allows users to search for play locations and events, as well as create and share their own activities with others. By serving as a location-based social platform, NextGame aims to bring together individuals, groups, venues, retailers, and event organizers, enhancing the experience of participating in sports and recreational pursuits.

Hinge

Seed Round in 2012
Hinge is a social discovery network helping users meet new people through an application. Moreover, Hinge provides an alternative to swipe culture by creating smart matches and natural conversations among people who are on the same page. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.

FID3

Seed Round in 2012
FID3 is a Digital Forensics Research and Development company focused on creating technologies to mine and recover hidden data from hard drives. The company offers a range of products that enable clients to manage documents, recover data, ensure data security, conduct electronic discovery, and perform data backup. FID3 operates independently and does not seek outside funding.

Uppidy

Seed Round in 2012
Uppidy, Inc. provides mobile application services. Its application lets users to save, search, and share their sms and text messages; backup, search, and view their sms messages in real time; and link Facebook and Twitter to share their status updates from texting app. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Columbia, Maryland.

Lemur IMS

Seed Round in 2012
Lemur IMS (formerly Lemur) was founded with experienced professionals from retail, design and programming. Understanding that slow-moving and aged inventory is a huge drain on resources and profits they set out to create a solution. Leveraging their varied backgrounds and knowledge they have created a SaaS that is easily implemented and immediately impactful.

Feastie

Seed Round in 2012
Feastie is a search engine just for recipes from food blogs. Search by ingredient, diet, allergy, dish, holiday and more. Save your favorites and make grocery lists from recipes with one click.

Months Of Me

Seed Round in 2012
Months Of Me enables its users to make and share visual stories using images, texts, and videos collected from social networks. Months of Me was founded by RJ Johnston and Joshua Abraham in April 2011 and is based in Sterling, Virginia.

Venga

Seed Round in 2012
Venga, Inc. is a provider of business intelligence and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions specifically designed for the restaurant and fitness industries. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., Venga's platform enables organizations to track and analyze customer purchases, habits, and preferences, thus facilitating improved engagement and personalized service. Key offerings include VengaIntel Reserve, which merges reservation data with point of sale information to provide actionable guest insights; Venga Instant Feedback, allowing guests to submit private feedback while still on-site; and VengaIntel Engage, which enhances communication with guests through mobile interactions. Venga's technology has collected data on over 100 million customers and $6 billion in consumer purchases, ultimately aiming to boost customer satisfaction, retention, and visit frequency. The company has established partnerships with OpenTable and Mindbody and is supported by various investors, including Cornell University and industry executives.

Introhive

Seed Round in 2012
Introhive offers a SaaS platform that helps organizations increase revenues and improve customer experience management. Its platform brings relationship intelligence into CRM with data automation and sales acceleration. The company also provides an enterprise relationship management (ERM) solution that helps get relationship insights and boost productivity. It was founded in 2012 by Jody Glidden and Stewart Walchli and is based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

HugeFan

Seed Round in 2011
HugeFan is an e-commerce platform that connects fans with celebrities across various fields, including sports, music, television, film, and technology. The company allows celebrities to auction and sell personalized in-person experiences, such as lunches, dinners, and custom events, through a streamlined system that handles logistics like setup, invitation, ticketing, and promotion. Based in Washington, D.C., HugeFan also facilitates fan activation campaigns, enabling touring performers to generate revenue for both profit and charitable causes. Through its performer network, HugeFan creates opportunities for meaningful interactions between celebrities and their fans.

StarShooter

Seed Round in 2011
StarShooter Entertainment is a next generation entertainment company, combining animation, story-telling, interactivity, and unique consumer experiences to build relationships between audiences and StarShooter characters. Whether in an interactive application, video game, animated series, short or feature film, StarShooter’s focus on creating original characters and compelling stories lies at the heart of everything we do

Talk Local

Seed Round in 2011
Talk Local is a digital platform that connects consumers seeking services with local businesses in real time. Customers submit service requests that include a brief description of their needs, desired appointment times, and location. The platform then broadcasts these requests to relevant businesses at no cost. Utilizing a sophisticated search engine, Talk Local employs social metrics, publicly available data, and an artificial intelligence-driven matching algorithm to facilitate immediate connections between users and service providers. This approach enables consumers to receive prompt assistance for everyday challenges while helping local businesses to reach potential customers effectively.

FastCustomer

Seed Round in 2011
FastCustomer, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2011. The company offers an innovative solution that allows users to bypass hold times and connect directly with customer service representatives from various companies, including Fortune 500 firms. Its application is compatible with both iPhones and Android devices. FastCustomer's technology not only eliminates waiting on hold but also provides instant replies through messaging when lines are busy, ensuring efficient communication. By streamlining the customer service experience, FastCustomer aims to enhance both user satisfaction and overall service quality for businesses.

410 Labs

Series A in 2011
410 Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing applications aimed at enhancing communication and information accessibility. Its flagship product, Chuck, is an iPhone application designed to manage email more efficiently. In addition to Chuck, 410 Labs has created Replyz, which facilitates interactions with helpful individuals, and Shortmail, which simplifies and improves the email experience. By leveraging message cleanup technologies, the company offers tools that allow users to manage their communication more effectively, enabling them to delete multiple messages at once and streamline their digital correspondence.

Months Of Me

Seed Round in 2011
Months Of Me enables its users to make and share visual stories using images, texts, and videos collected from social networks. Months of Me was founded by RJ Johnston and Joshua Abraham in April 2011 and is based in Sterling, Virginia.
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