FirstMark

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FirstMark backs exceptional early-stage founders across technology, with particular emphasis on developer tools, AI, infrastructure, security, and fintech. They focus on founders building transformative companies while providing transformative access to networks, customers, and top talent.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Enterprise Saas, Developer Tools

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Investment Thesis

FirstMark is a founder-first early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City that backs exceptional founders making their mark on the world. Their approach emphasizes long-term commitment, extreme ownership, and deep integration with founders throughout their journey from earliest days through IPO and beyond. They view themselves as ‘another Founder by your side,’ demonstrating grit, reliability, and integrity as core tenets of their partnership model.

What Sets Them Apart

Comprehensive platform providing Expert Communities, Customer Access, Exclusive Summits, Full Lifecycle Recruiting, and Private Networks with world's top technology leaders
Long-view investment approach with demonstrated staying power through multiple company milestones
Heavy investment in building community and connection across founders, operators, and broader tech ecosystem
Strong track record with exceptional portfolio companies (Pinterest, Shopify, Discord, DraftKings, Synthesia, Ro, Upwork, Dataiku)