Engage Ventures
ActiveOverview
Engage Ventures is a corporate venture capital platform that connects high-growth startups with Fortune 500 corporations and universities to accelerate enterprise go-to-market strategies.23 It operates a proprietary platform and Go-To-Market Program, deploying capital and expertise through a collaborative investment model managed by Tech Square Ventures.2 The firm is notable for partnerships with companies including Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, and UPS, having supported 75 portfolio companies across ten cohorts that raised $2.7 billion in follow-on capital.24
History
Founded in 2017 by Blake Patton, Marty Flanagan, and GP Bud Peterson in Atlanta, Georgia.4 Engage Venture Partners launched as a collaborative innovation program and venture fund with an $18 million fund, connecting early-stage enterprise technology startups with corporate partners.4 Managed by Tech Square Ventures, it has run ten cohorts, building a portfolio of 75 companies that secured 116 customer contracts and employ over 3,000 people.24
Reputation
Engage is perceived as an innovative bridge between startups and large corporations, valued for providing access to customers and markets through its partner network.23 Professionals note its success in go-to-market acceleration, with a strong track record of portfolio growth and follow-on funding.4 No significant criticisms identified in available sources.