Fortified Ventures

Fortified Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Washington, D.C., that primarily invests in technology startups focused on improving human physical and cognitive performance. The firm raises capital from limited partners to provide financial backing, operational support, mentorship, and strategic network access to seed-stage companies developing products designed to help individuals function better. Operating with an investment approach centered on founders supporting other founders within the local technology ecosystem, the organization has built a portfolio of more than 40 investments and achieved over 10 successful exits. The fund's strategy is executed by a leadership team with over 100 years of combined operational experience, which includes recognizable general partners Jonathon Perrelli, Adam Fazackerley, and Simon Rakoff. Originally created to accelerate the growth of the regional startup market, Fortified Ventures was founded in 2011 by Jonathon Perrelli.