1Fort builds an AI-powered platform that automates the end-to-end commercial insurance placement process for brokers, aiming to close the protection gap for the millions of US small businesses that are under-insured. The software handles application intake, data gathering, carrier submission and quoting workflows so brokers can place coverage faster and reach more clients without adding headcount. By streamlining the busywork of commercial placement, 1Fort positions itself as infrastructure for modern brokerages. The company announced a $7.5M seed round in late 2025 led by Bonfire Ventures, with Draper Associates and others participating, bringing total funding to roughly $10M to scale its platform across the commercial insurance market.