1Fort raises $7.5 million

1Fort is announcing a $7.5 million funding round led by Bonfire Ventures, with support from Draper Associates, Karim Atiyeh (Founder of Ramp), and existing investors Village Global, Operator Partners, 8‑Bit Capital, Character VC, and Company Ventures, bringing total funding to date to $10 million.

Founded in 2022, the NYC-based startup offers a platform that gives agents direct and wholesale access to a variety of insurance companies. Agents can access cyber, tech E&O, management liability and professional liability coverages through 1Fort. The startup is licensed in 50 states and has integrations with Arch, The Hartford, Markel, and others.

“Our goal is simple: help every business secure the protection they need against today’s fast‑evolving risks. This investment enables us to supercharge our AI roadmap and expand our brokers and carrier partnerships to transform business insurance.” – Anthony Marshi, Co‑Founder & CEO of 1 Fort.