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Fortson VC
Fortson is a venture capital firm in WA, US that invests from pre-seed to seed+, with strongest conviction at the earliest stages and an average initial check...
Fortson VC
Fortson is a venture capital firm in WA, US that invests from pre-seed to seed+, with strongest conviction at the earliest stages and an average initial check of approximately $1M. It actively seeks opportunities across the Western US and is generalist by nature in B2B, looking for founders with deep domain expertise in markets at a major inflection. The firm emphasizes understanding founders and uses Fortson OS, a proprietary continuously learning platform, to surface signals missed by conventional diligence.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Stanwood
Corporate office
Seattle, WA, United States
Principals
Cole Younger
Founder and Managing Partner
David Gorter
Partner, Investment Committee Member
Melissa Alexander
Chief of Staff
Cade Younger
Senior Associate
Levi Younger
Investment Team
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Fortson VC?
Founder and Managing Partner Cole Younger leads investment decisions, joined by Partner David Gorter on the investment committee. The full investment team of five includes Senior Associate Cade Younger and Levi Younger, who focus on sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio support.
How does Fortson VC source proprietary deal flow?
Fortson uses a proprietary quantitative framework that it says surfaces early-stage founders and signals often missed by conventional venture diligence. The firm targets non-linear thinkers through this data-driven lens rather than relying solely on traditional network referrals.
Where does the underlying capital for Fortson VC come from?
The firm has not publicly disclosed the origin of its capital base. There is no published information on whether it manages funds from external limited partners, a single-family source, or a blend of committed capital.
What is Fortson VC's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm has not publicly stated a posture on co-investments. Its disclosed strategy emphasizes direct, concentrated early-stage deployment without any public record of syndicated club deals, co-investment vehicles, or GP relationships.
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