Forte Capital Management Iii L.L.C.
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- HQ
- GA
Forté Ventures is a multi-strategy venture capital platform aiming to build lasting value across technology, insurance, and digital innovation. The team includes Tom Hawkins as Managing Partner, along with Partners, Venture Partners, and fund administration staff.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does | Historically (to 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | Series A, Series B, Growth | Not enough dated deals | Series A, Series B, Growth, Seed |
| Sectors | Fintech, Insurtech, Mobility | Not enough dated deals | Enterprise SaaS, Data analytics, AI applications, Hardware, Media, Ecommerce, Mobility |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | CA, GA, AZ |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
Historical focus (through 2020), derived from historical deal data.
| Year | Deals | Top sectors |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | Hardware |
| 2012 | 2 | AI applications, Data analytics, Media |
| 2013 | 7 | Ecommerce, Enterprise SaaS, AI applications |
| 2014 | 1 | Climate hardware, Climate software, Energy |
| 2015 | 4 | Enterprise SaaS, Data analytics, Media |
| 2017 | 2 | Mobility, Enterprise SaaS |
| 2018 | 6 | Enterprise SaaS, Data analytics, AI applications |
| 2019 | 3 | AI applications, Construction and proptech, Enterprise SaaS |
| 2020 | 2 | Hardware, AI applications, Data analytics |
Stage mix over time
- Pre-seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
- Growth
| Year | Pre-seed | Seed | Series A | Series B | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte Velocity Partners I, LP | 2025 | $26.25M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Forte Ventures III, L.P. | 2021 | $30.63M to $60.88M (Form D and SEC adviser filing) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- David Nagel
Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Edgar Heizer III
Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Louis Rajczi, Partner
Forte Velocity Partners I, LP (Team); Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Paul DiBella
Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Robert Pavey
Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Thomas Hawkins, Managing Member of the GP
Forte Velocity Partners I, LP (Named on Form D); Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- David Nagel, PhD, Venture Partner
Forte Velocity Partners I, LP (Team); Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Team)
- John Patton, Partner
Forte Velocity Partners I, LP (Team); Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Team)
- Melanie Martin, Director
Forte Velocity Partners I, LP (Team); Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Team)
- Paul R. Dibella, Venture Partner
Forte Velocity Partners I, LP (Team); Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Team)
- Tom Hawkins, Managing Partner
Forte Velocity Partners I, LP (Team); Forte Ventures III, L.P. (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026