Fortson VC

Fortson VC is a venture capital firm based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in early-stage technology investments. The firm focuses on backing exceptional entrepreneurs who are reimagining possibilities in various sectors, with a particular emphasis on enterprise software, data enablement, infrastructure, AI-driven innovation, and B2B solutions. Fortson VC operates primarily in the Pacific Northwest but remains open to investments across North America.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying and supporting non-traditional, high-variance thinkers—founders who operate with strong internal conviction and are often overlooked by conventional investors. Fortson VC is especially drawn to software companies leveraging machine learning, systems thinking, and intuitive user experience to create intelligent, adaptive tools for business users. The firm seeks to invest in companies from pre-seed through Series A stages, deploying initial check sizes between $500,000 and $1 million, with room for follow-on participation in high-performing companies.

Led by founder and general partner Cole Younger, Fortson VC has been deeply embedded in the Pacific Northwest startup ecosystem for years. Under his leadership, the firm has made several investments, including a notable one in CueZen on May 7, 2025. Fortson VC's approach emphasizes authenticity, integrity, creativity, and courage, aiming to be a founder-first capital partner that leans into complexity, creativity, and conviction at the earliest stages of company formation.