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YC W24

New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 7 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

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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.

Also known as Forge Technologies, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainB2BLogisticsSupply ChainAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)

Forge was founded in 2023 by Emir Sahmanovic and Haris Sahmanovic.

ESEmir Sahmanovic
Emir SahmanovicCo-founder & CEOHe previously worked as a lead engineer at Blue Origin and Stoke Space, where he contributed to rocket engine design and testing.
HSHaris Sahmanovic
Haris SahmanovicCo-founder & CTOHe previously held backend engineering positions at Facebook and Vanguard.
DF
Dennis FongFounder
GN
George NgFounder
KG
Kun GaoFounder

Investors · 6

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Base10 PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Bitkraft Esports VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Boston Seed CapitalreportedBoston

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FoundamentalreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M

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In the news

Forge - Getting companies refunds on tariffs & dutiesycombinator.com · Apr 2025Engineer brothers found Forge to modernize hardware procurement | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jun 2024🛠️ Forge - Procure hardware and control spend on one platformycombinator.com · Jan 2024

Frequently 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, Base10 Partners, Bitkraft Esports Ventures, Boston Seed Capital, Foundamental.
Where is Forge headquartered?
Forge is headquartered in New York City, US.