What is Forter?
Headquartered in New York City, Forter operates at the intersection of fintech and cybersecurity, providing a sophisticated platform designed to detect fraud, optimize payment processing, and mitigate chargeback risks. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, the company enables e-commerce merchants and financial institutions to automate trust-based decisions, effectively reducing operational friction while maximizing transaction approvals. As digital commerce continues to evolve, Forter's role in securing the global transaction ecosystem has become increasingly vital, positioning the firm as a cornerstone of modern retail and payment infrastructure.
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 BA Venture Partners, Steamboat Ventures, and New Enterprise Associates
Series D (2018): $50M featuring New Enterprise Associates, March Capital Partners, Steamboat Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures
Series E (2020): $125M backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, March Capital Partners, NewView Capital, Commerce Ventures, Steamboat Ventures, Itai Tsiddon, Felix Capital Partners LLP, and BA Venture Partners
Series F (2021): $300M with participation from Tiger Global Management, Third Point, and Adage Capital Management
Series E (2025): $125M led by Commerce Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, March Capital, Sequoia Capital, NewView Capital, Scale Venture Partners, and Felix Capital
Key Investors in Forter
Sequoia Capital
A premier global venture capital firm with an unparalleled track record of partnering with entrepreneurs to build market-leading companies across the technology sector.
Scale Venture Partners
An early-stage venture capital firm that provides hands-on consulting and go-to-market advisory to help founders transition from initial growth to scalable, enterprise-grade operations.
March Capital
A growth-stage venture firm specializing in enterprise technology, focused on scaling companies with established product-market fit into mission-critical global platforms.
What's next for Forter?
With this latest infusion of capital, Forter is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint within the enterprise software market. The company is expected to focus on deepening its AI capabilities to address emerging threats in the digital commerce landscape, while simultaneously scaling its go-to-market operations to support a growing roster of global clients. By maintaining its focus on category-defining innovation, Forter aims to further solidify its market leadership, ensuring that its platform remains the gold standard for identity intelligence and fraud prevention in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
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