FirstMark

firstmark.com

VCMatch tracks FirstMark as an investor focused on AI/ML, Enterprise SaaS, and Developer Tools companies, Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, and New York City and United States markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

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Stages

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

AI/ML, Enterprise SaaS, Developer Tools

Geography

New York City and United States

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.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

FirstMark is most relevant for founders raising Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds in AI/ML, Enterprise SaaS, Developer Tools, and Cybersecurity, especially across New York City and United States.

Focus statement

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.

Value Add

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)