What is Forter?
Headquartered in New York City, Forter operates at the intersection of cybersecurity and fintech. The company provides a comprehensive platform designed to automate decision-making across the entire transaction lifecycle. By utilizing sophisticated identity intelligence, Forter enables merchants and payment service providers to detect fraud in real-time, optimize payment approval rates, and mitigate the financial impact of chargebacks. Its market position is defined by its ability to balance rigorous risk management with the need for seamless customer experiences, effectively reducing operational friction for large-scale digital businesses.
How much funding has Forter raised?
Forter has raised a total of $650M across 7 funding rounds:
Series A
$3M
Series B
$15M
Series C
$32M
Series D
$50M
Series E
$125M
Series F
$300M
Series E
$125M
Series A (2014): $3M with participation from Steamboat Ventures
Series B (2014): $15M led by New Enterprise Associates and Steamboat Ventures
Series C (2016): $32M supported by New Enterprise Associates, BA Venture Partners, and Steamboat Ventures
Series D (2018): $50M featuring Salesforce Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, March Capital Partners, and Steamboat Ventures
Series E (2020): $125M backed by BA Venture Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Commerce Ventures, Steamboat Ventures, March Capital Partners, Itai Tsiddon, Felix Capital Partners LLP, and NewView Capital
Series F (2021): $300M with participation from Third Point, Adage Capital Management, and Tiger Global Management
Series E (2025): $125M led by Felix Capital, Sequoia Capital, Scale Venture Partners, NewView Capital, March Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Commerce Ventures
Key Investors in Forter
Tiger Global Management
Tiger Global Management is a prominent investment firm deploying capital across both public and private markets, known for its focus on high-growth technology companies.
Third Point
Third Point Management is a New York-based hedge fund and investment advisor that provides strategic capital to companies across various equity and fixed income markets.
Adage Capital Management
Adage Capital Management is a Boston-based money management firm that specializes in large-cap assets and provides institutional-grade financial backing to growth-stage enterprises.
What's next for Forter?
With this major strategic investment, Forter is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint in the global enterprise market. The company is expected to focus on deepening its AI capabilities to address emerging threats in the digital commerce landscape, such as sophisticated synthetic identity fraud and automated account takeovers. As the firm transitions into its next phase of growth, the focus will likely remain on scaling its platform to support increasingly complex cross-border payment ecosystems, further cementing its role as a foundational layer for secure digital commerce.
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