Forge
YC W24New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 6 employees · 2 known investors
ForgeHQ provides customs brokerage, tariff refunds, and duty drawback services for importers, combining licensed broker expertise with AI technology to accelerate customs clearance and recover import duties. The company serves supply chain and logistics teams managing international shipments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainArtificial IntelligenceB2BLogisticsSupply ChainUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)
Forge was founded in 2023 by Emir Sahmanovic and Haris Sahmanovic.
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Emir SahmanovicinCo-founder & CEOHe previously worked as a lead engineer at Blue Origin and Stoke Space, where he contributed to rocket engine design and testing.
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Haris SahmanovicinCo-founder & CTOHe previously held backend engineering positions at Facebook and Vanguard.
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AMay 2025Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
In the news
Community Forge secures $135k to sustain its workforce program through 2029technical.ly · Jul 2026
Insights: Q2 2026's Biggest Private Funding Rounds Signal Continued Investor Confidence - Forgeforgeglobal.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Forge do?
- ForgeHQ provides customs brokerage, tariff refunds, and duty drawback services for importers, combining licensed broker expertise with AI technology to accelerate customs clearance and recover import duties. The company serves supply chain and logistics teams managing international shipments.
- Who founded Forge?
- Forge was founded by Emir Sahmanovic, Haris Sahmanovic in 2023.
- Who are Forge's investors?
- Forge's investors include Gradient Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is Forge headquartered?
- Forge is headquartered in New York City, US.