Blake Patton
Chief Executive Officer at Engage Ventures LLC
Profile
Blake Patton is the founder and Managing General Partner of Tech Square Ventures and Engage where he leads investments in enterprise software, marketplace, and platform technology companies.
Under his leadership, the firm has invested in over 90 early-stage companies.
He currently represents Tech Square Ventures as a director or observer on the boards of Pointivo (Chairman), Saleo, Toolpath, Fortify, Yesler, Speedscale, Slip Robotics, and PreTel Health (Chairman).
Prior to founding Tech Square Ventures, Blake was General Manager of the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech – named by Forbes as one of the “Top 12 Incubators Changing the World”.
Prior to leading ATDC, he served as President & COO of Interactive Advisory Software and EVP of iXL, an internet services company that he joined through the acquisition of Swan Media and was part of the executive team that grew the company from startup to over $400 million in annualized revenue and an IPO.
He started his career as an Associate at SEI Corporation.
Blake earned a Bachelor of Industrial and Systems Engineering degree from Georgia Tech, where he was captain of the swim team.
He was inducted into the Georgia Tech College of Engineering’s Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni, is a former Georgia Tech Alumni Association Trustee, and previously served on the Georgia Tech Advisory Board.
Blake Patton active positions
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Alzheimer’s Association
 Alzheimer’s Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Alzheimer's Association is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The non-profit company provides information and resources for Alzheimer's and other dementias. Joanne Pike has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Engage Ventures LLC
 Engage Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Engage Ventures LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2017. Engage Ventures LLC is headquartered in Atlanta. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-12-31 |
Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures ,Inc.
 Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures ,Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures ,Inc. is a non-profit organization. It engages in fostering and supporting education, scientific research, and economic development throughout the state of Georgia. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sequr, Inc.
 Sequr, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sequr, Inc. engages in the development of cloud-based access control management software solutions. Its products include mobile access, access control portal, and visitor management. The company was founded Andrew Eddy, Michael Maxsenti, and Mishit Patel in 2014 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
PreTel, Inc.
 PreTel, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pretel, Inc. engages in the provision of pregnancy monitoring solutions called area sensor uterine electromyography (uEMG). Its solutions solves the inability of existing technology to accurately identify independent contraction activity of individual regions of the uterus. The firms regional uterine monitoring results include supports preterm labor management; accurate antepartum assessment; labor progress information; safely conducts induction therapy; measure regional uterine synchronization; evaluates progress of labor; and additional observations and measurement. The company was founded by Roger Young and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Tech Square Ventures LLC
 Tech Square Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tech Square Ventures LLC (Tech Square Ventures) is an venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Blake Patton. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Founder | 2016-12-31 |
Yesler Solutions, Inc.
 Yesler Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Yesler Solutions, Inc. develops mobile applications. The American company was founded by Matt Meyers and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | - |
UserIQ, Inc.
 UserIQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services UserIQ, Inc. engages in the development of in-app data engine, applications, and engagement tools. It offers UserIQ, which enables users to create personal, data-driven in-app messages and guided tours; and understand user behavior to create automated in-app campaigns. The company was founded by Aaron Aycock and Adam Mangone in 2014 and is headquartered in Dunwoody, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
Slip Robotics, Inc
 Slip Robotics, Inc Other TransportationTransportation Slip Robotics, Inc builds robots that move trucks through docks quickly and operate shuttle routes with ultra-efficiency. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. Slip Robotics was founded in 2020 by Dennis Siedlak, John Jakomin, and Christopher Smith, who has been the CEO since 2020. The company's robots provide value on the same day they arrive at a facility, and can multiply effort by loading 8 times as many trailers with the same number of operators. Slip Robotics also improves safety by reducing the 25% of industrial accidents that involve a loading dock. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Blake Patton
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 22 |
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iKobo, Inc.
 iKobo, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services iKobo was founded in 2001 to offer the market a better, faster, safer and more economical solution to international person-to-person money transfers. Leveraging modern technologies and an on-line customer interface, iKobo today offers a secure solution that is vastly superior to traditional agent-dependent companies. iKobo uses an open network of VISA merchants and ATMs numbering more than 25 million which is more convenient and safe to send and receive money than a closed network of independent agents. iKobo allows consumers to use credit cards, debit cards, or bank accounts on-line to send a re-loadable Visa® Prepaid Card to recipients. The card is the key to giving consumers the convenience, safety and security of receiving money in an environment managed by VISA - the global leader in payments. The assurance of privacy and security for customers is why they trust VISA and their other processing partners. iKobo is managed by people who have extensive experience in money transfer, consumer payments, transaction processing and data security. They understand how important each and every transaction is to their customers and are committed to earning your business. iKobo is part of the M2 Global, Ltd. suite of financial products for businesses and consumers that includes financial transaction processing systems, the initiation and settlement of electronic payments, online transaction processing, debit card transactions, online funds authorization, settlement systems, and the world's leading fraud prevention technology. iKobo is managed by M2 Financial, Ltd, a wholly owned division of M2 Global. | Technology Services |
Interactive Advisory Software, Inc.
 Interactive Advisory Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Interactive Advisory Software, Inc. provides web based wealth management software solutions. It offers Solution 360?, a wealth management software application which focuses on serving the needs of registered investment advisors and independent financial advisors. The firm also offers financials planning, portfolio and customer relations ship management, reconciliation, rebalancing and trading and client portal and reporting services. The company was founded by David W. Grace in 2001 and is headquartered in Egg Harbor, NJ. | Technology Services |
SalesFusion, Inc.
 SalesFusion, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SalesFusion, Inc. provides a marketing automation platform. It offers PPC and Adwords, social, SEO Audit, website tracking, nurture marketing, campaign management, lead management and scoring, customer communications and website analytics. The company was founded by Chad Ruff in 2006 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
UserIQ, Inc.
UserIQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services UserIQ, Inc. engages in the development of in-app data engine, applications, and engagement tools. It offers UserIQ, which enables users to create personal, data-driven in-app messages and guided tours; and understand user behavior to create automated in-app campaigns. The company was founded by Aaron Aycock and Adam Mangone in 2014 and is headquartered in Dunwoody, GA. | Technology Services |
iXL, Inc.
 iXL, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services iXL, Inc., a strategic E-Business consulting firm, helps companies transform their business using the latest technology. It offers its clients with complete solutions fusing Internet Strategy and Consulting withcutting-edge Technology and award-winning Creative Design. | Technology Services |
North Fulton MRI
 North Fulton MRI Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Part of Medical Resources, Inc., North Fulton MRI is a magnetic resonance imaging center. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA. | Health Services |
Swan Interactive Media
 Swan Interactive Media Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Part of Scient, Inc., Swan Interactive Media is a private company that provides interactive communications services and develops Internet technologies. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. Swan Interactive Media was acquired by iXL, Inc. on August 14, 1997. | Electronic Technology |
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Alzheimer's Association is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The non-profit company provides information and resources for Alzheimer's and other dementias. Joanne Pike has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Commercial Services |
Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures ,Inc.
Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures ,Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures ,Inc. is a non-profit organization. It engages in fostering and supporting education, scientific research, and economic development throughout the state of Georgia. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
Venture Atlanta
 Venture Atlanta Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Venture Atlanta is a non-profit organization which provides conference that creates opportunities for investors to connect with promising technology companies. The company is headquartered in Marietta, GA. | Commercial Services |
Pointivo, Inc.
 Pointivo, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pointivo, Inc. provides 3D intelligence platform that uses computer vision and machine learning to automatically generate digital models for CAD, BIM, and VR systems. It offers solutions that identifies and extracts 3D objects from a scene captured by any camera system. The company was founded by Dan Ciprari and Habib Fathi in 2014 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Technology Services |
Tech Square Ventures LLC
Tech Square Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tech Square Ventures LLC (Tech Square Ventures) is an venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Blake Patton. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Finance |
Cypress.io Inc
 Cypress.io Inc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cypress.io, Inc. develops end-to-end automation framework for web applications. It is a software company which operates test engine that runs unit and integration tests in browser. The company was founded by Brian Mann and Kent Randall in 2015 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Technology Services |
Sequr, Inc.
Sequr, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sequr, Inc. engages in the development of cloud-based access control management software solutions. Its products include mobile access, access control portal, and visitor management. The company was founded Andrew Eddy, Michael Maxsenti, and Mishit Patel in 2014 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Technology Services |
Engage Ventures LLC
Engage Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Engage Ventures LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2017. Engage Ventures LLC is headquartered in Atlanta. | Finance |
PreTel, Inc.
PreTel, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pretel, Inc. engages in the provision of pregnancy monitoring solutions called area sensor uterine electromyography (uEMG). Its solutions solves the inability of existing technology to accurately identify independent contraction activity of individual regions of the uterus. The firms regional uterine monitoring results include supports preterm labor management; accurate antepartum assessment; labor progress information; safely conducts induction therapy; measure regional uterine synchronization; evaluates progress of labor; and additional observations and measurement. The company was founded by Roger Young and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. | Technology Services |
Yesler Solutions, Inc.
Yesler Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Yesler Solutions, Inc. develops mobile applications. The American company was founded by Matt Meyers and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
Nokking, Inc.
 Nokking, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Nok brands, Nokking, Inc. is a private company that develops a retail as a service platform. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA and was founded in 2019. | Technology Services |
Haste, Inc.
 Haste, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Haste, Inc. enables game developers to earn real-time payments from players worldwide by submitting their games to the Haste Arcade SDK and developer tools. The company is based in Hermosa Beach, CA, and the CEO of the company is Daniel Wagner. The company's platform, Haste Arcade, is the world's first haste leaderboard payout gaming platform, allowing players to compete in skill-based games and earn payouts. | Technology Services |
Slip Robotics, Inc
Slip Robotics, Inc Other TransportationTransportation Slip Robotics, Inc builds robots that move trucks through docks quickly and operate shuttle routes with ultra-efficiency. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. Slip Robotics was founded in 2020 by Dennis Siedlak, John Jakomin, and Christopher Smith, who has been the CEO since 2020. The company's robots provide value on the same day they arrive at a facility, and can multiply effort by loading 8 times as many trailers with the same number of operators. Slip Robotics also improves safety by reducing the 25% of industrial accidents that involve a loading dock. | Transportation |
Saleo, Inc.
 Saleo, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Saleo, Inc. helps companies create personalized demo experiences for their software products, allowing sales engineers to focus on selling rather than configuring demo environments. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. Saleo was founded in 2021 by Justin McDonald, Daniel Hellerman, and Alexey Svetliakov, with Justin McDonald serving as CEO since then. The company's demo software tool can turn hours of work into seconds, giving products the spotlight they deserve in a fraction of the time. | Technology Services |
Danti /Georgia/
 Danti /Georgia/ Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Danti is a company based in Atlanta, GA that was founded by Jesse Kallman and has had him as the CEO since incorporation. The company specializes in providing the world's first natural language search and knowledge graph of observation data. | Technology Services |
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