Forté Ventures

Forté Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and based in Georgia. It specializes in early-stage investments in technology companies throughout the United States, with a focus on sectors such as IT, mobility, digital media, and financial technology. The firm aims to support the growth of innovative businesses by providing capital and expertise in navigating the complexities of the technology landscape.

Paul DiBella

Partner, Investment Committee

Hunter Hartwell

Principal

John Hooie

Associate

Melanie Martin

Director of Fund Administration

John Patton

Partner

Kris Surapaneni

Associate

Past deals in Georgia

Verusen

Series B in 2022
Verusen is a supply chain intelligence company that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance visibility and digitization in complex global supply chains. Its platform integrates and harmonizes disparate material data across various ERP systems, facilitating accurate master data management to lower inventory costs and improve production reliability. By implementing intelligent controls, Verusen enforces inventory management procedures to mitigate the risk of inventory spikes, while its predictive capabilities optimize allocation and procurement processes. This approach provides businesses with a reliable data foundation, enabling them to adapt swiftly, innovate, and support initiatives related to Industry 4.0. Founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Verusen primarily serves Fortune 500 manufacturers and their supply chains.

Verusen

Series A in 2021
Verusen is a supply chain intelligence company that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance visibility and digitization in complex global supply chains. Its platform integrates and harmonizes disparate material data across various ERP systems, facilitating accurate master data management to lower inventory costs and improve production reliability. By implementing intelligent controls, Verusen enforces inventory management procedures to mitigate the risk of inventory spikes, while its predictive capabilities optimize allocation and procurement processes. This approach provides businesses with a reliable data foundation, enabling them to adapt swiftly, innovate, and support initiatives related to Industry 4.0. Founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Verusen primarily serves Fortune 500 manufacturers and their supply chains.

Springbot

Series C in 2018
Springbot, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an e-commerce marketing platform designed specifically for small to medium-sized retailers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that simplifies the management of marketing data and tools. Springbot's platform integrates various features such as signup forms, automation editors, email marketing, social media campaigns, and online advertising, allowing retailers to efficiently run and track multi-channel marketing efforts. By leveraging data management, marketing automation, and analytics, Springbot provides tailored, data-driven marketing recommendations to help online retailers enhance their revenue. The platform is compatible with popular e-commerce platforms like Big Commerce, Magento, and Shopify, making it accessible for a wide range of businesses seeking to optimize their marketing strategies.

OpsDataStore

Series A in 2015
OpsDataStore, provides the first ever solution to online service quality issues by combining a low latency real time scalable big data back end with partner ecosystem of complementary management software vendors. This ecosystem approach gives customers the ability to choose best of breed vendors and achieve data integration through OpsDataStore. This allows customers to improve revenue, reliability, reputation and customer retention. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Johns Creek, Georgia.

Springbot

Series A in 2013
Springbot, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an e-commerce marketing platform designed specifically for small to medium-sized retailers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that simplifies the management of marketing data and tools. Springbot's platform integrates various features such as signup forms, automation editors, email marketing, social media campaigns, and online advertising, allowing retailers to efficiently run and track multi-channel marketing efforts. By leveraging data management, marketing automation, and analytics, Springbot provides tailored, data-driven marketing recommendations to help online retailers enhance their revenue. The platform is compatible with popular e-commerce platforms like Big Commerce, Magento, and Shopify, making it accessible for a wide range of businesses seeking to optimize their marketing strategies.

Springbot

Seed Round in 2013
Springbot, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an e-commerce marketing platform designed specifically for small to medium-sized retailers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that simplifies the management of marketing data and tools. Springbot's platform integrates various features such as signup forms, automation editors, email marketing, social media campaigns, and online advertising, allowing retailers to efficiently run and track multi-channel marketing efforts. By leveraging data management, marketing automation, and analytics, Springbot provides tailored, data-driven marketing recommendations to help online retailers enhance their revenue. The platform is compatible with popular e-commerce platforms like Big Commerce, Magento, and Shopify, making it accessible for a wide range of businesses seeking to optimize their marketing strategies.

EcoSMART Technologies

Series D in 2013
EcoSMART Technologies, Inc. manufactures pesticide solutions and pet care products based on natural ingredients. The company offers a range of pest control products, including ant and roach killers; bed bug killers and repellents; flea and tick control products, repellents, and sprays; flying insect killers, granules, and repellents; garden fungicides; garden insect killers; home pest control products; lawn insect killers; mosquito and tick control products; mosquito foggers; spider blasters; wasp and hornet killers; and weed and grass killers. It also provides pet care products, including conditioners, detanglers, shampoos, flea and tick controls, repellents, and sprays for residential and commercial markets. It offers its products online, as well as through retail stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. EcoSMART Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Kittrich Corporation.

Inform Inc

Series A in 2013
Inform, Inc. is a digital media company that operates an online news and information video platform, specializing in personalized content delivery and performance-based monetization for advertisers and publishers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in California and New York, the company provides a suite of technological solutions that facilitate the embedding and distribution of video content for premium publishers. Its offerings include Perfect Pixel for seamless video integration, the Inform video library, and automated solutions like Editor’s Choice and Wire Match that enhance content engagement. Inform's Digital Media Exchange connects over 500 content partners across various verticals, delivering a significant volume of premium video to a wide network of publishing partners. The platform reaches approximately 200 million unique users monthly, generating over 1 billion video views annually, thereby creating valuable advertising opportunities in a brand-safe environment. Inform, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bright Mountain Media, Inc. since 2019.

Inform Inc

Seed Round in 2012
Inform, Inc. is a digital media company that operates an online news and information video platform, specializing in personalized content delivery and performance-based monetization for advertisers and publishers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in California and New York, the company provides a suite of technological solutions that facilitate the embedding and distribution of video content for premium publishers. Its offerings include Perfect Pixel for seamless video integration, the Inform video library, and automated solutions like Editor’s Choice and Wire Match that enhance content engagement. Inform's Digital Media Exchange connects over 500 content partners across various verticals, delivering a significant volume of premium video to a wide network of publishing partners. The platform reaches approximately 200 million unique users monthly, generating over 1 billion video views annually, thereby creating valuable advertising opportunities in a brand-safe environment. Inform, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bright Mountain Media, Inc. since 2019.