Tech Square Ventures

Tech Square Ventures is an Atlanta-based early-stage venture capital firm that partners with visionary entrepreneurs to build the future of enterprise. The firm focuses on investing in category-defining companies that are inventing better ways for enterprises to operate. While sector-agnostic, Tech Square Ventures has specific focus themes including applied AI, logistics and supply chain, vertical solutions, infrastructure and productivity, and sustainability and energy. They primarily invest in enterprise (B2B) and marketplace technology companies.

Founded in 2014 by Blake Patton, Tech Square Ventures is deeply rooted in Atlanta's Technology Square, an area adjacent to Georgia Tech's campus known for its high density of startups, corporate innovation centers, and academic researchers. Patton, who previously served as General Manager of Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), leveraged this ecosystem to establish the firm. Tech Square Ventures also launched Engage, a unique corporate innovation and startup accelerator program that connects global enterprises with leading entrepreneurs and Georgia Tech.

The firm has built a robust portfolio of over 110 companies, with an aggregate value exceeding $10 billion. Notable investments include Slip Robotics, a warehousing and freight Robotics-as-a-Service company; The Mom Project, an online recruiting platform for accomplished women; Saleo, a SaaS platform for sales demos; Rainforest, an embedded payments company; Danti, a natural language search engine for Earth observation data; and Nok, a comprehensive consumer returns platform.

The Tech Square Ventures team comprises experienced builders and investors. Blake Patton, the Founder and Managing Partner, leads investments in enterprise software, marketplace, and platform technology companies. Partners like Bill Nussey bring extensive experience as tech CEOs and venture capitalists, while Scott Lopano leads the investment team and co-investment network. Joelle Fox serves as CFO & Operating Partner, overseeing financial operations. The team's collective entrepreneurial mindset and investment experience are leveraged to help startups access markets and customers faster.