Forté Ventures

03/07/2026

CIBC Innovation Banking has provided growth capital financing to Gradient AI, a Boston-based enterprise software company delivering artificial intelligence solutions to the insurance industry. The financing will support Gradient AI’s continued expansion, product development, and efforts to address...

10/12/2025

A momentous thank you: The RapidSOS Intelligent Safety Platform has now supported one billion emergencies.

Our success is a direct result of the incredible work of first responders. They are the heroes who use the data we deliver to save lives.

We are just getting started. The next phase is about using AI to move from reactive to proactive response, always with the goal of supporting public safety's essential mission. Thank you to all our partners! https://rapidsos.com/blog/1-billion-data-for-first-responders/

09/24/2025

People in Louisville can now utilize video during 911 calls.

09/24/2025

The deal with Allwyn International builds on sports gaming and prediction boom.

08/25/2025

Every second counts.

RapidSOS moves AI alerts from systems like ZeroEyes and 911inform straight into 911 — complete with images, live video, building maps, and pinpoint locations, in seconds.

No phone call. No wasted time. Just critical intel in the hands of dispatchers who can send help now.

🔗 See how we’re making seconds count in school emergencies. https://rapidsos.com/redefining-school-safety/

01/15/2025

Gradient AI’s SAIL helps Evolution Risk Partners increase value.

SAIL offers Evolution Risk more insights into risk, helping fully insured clients or those involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

08/02/2024

Congratulations to Gradient AI on securing $56.1 in Series C funding.

The fresh capital injection will be channelled into enhancing the existing product suite and developing new offerings.

04/28/2024

Congratulations to Car IQ on continuing their expansion with new partner Huck's Food & Fuel.

Car IQ Inc., a leading innovator in vehicle payment solutions, announced today a new partnership with Huck’s Convenience Store, a chain of gas and con

01/23/2024

07/19/2023

RapidSOS provides data that increases lifesaving and safety in communities.

“With a 3,000% spike in local 911 calls around the time Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida, leaving 144 dead statewide, Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said he knew there had to be a quicker and better way to help residents.”

Check out this great piece by Tomas Rodriguez at the Naples Daily News to learn more about how RapidSOS technology has helped support Collier County with faster, more informed emergency response!

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2023/07/10/rapidsos-tech-focuses-collier-county-resources-hurricanes-threats/70345968007/

02/09/2023

Congratulations to Car IQ in raising $15M in additional Series B funding.
Car IQ offers fleet vehicles a better way to pay by directly connecting with banks and service providers. www.gocariq.com

Car IQ, a provider of vehicle payments, has exceeded its Series B target, closing the round on $15m. It was led by Forte Ventures.

10/26/2022

Congratulations to RapidSOS! We are excited to support you in your efforts to improve public safety.

RapidSOS, a startup that helps connect the dots in emergency services between tech companies and responders, raises more funding to expand.