
Marker
Description
Marker is a New York-based venture capital and growth equity firm established in 2011, specializing in high-growth technology companies. The firm primarily targets opportunities within the United States and Europe, aiming to partner with founders and management teams to build enduring businesses. Its strategic focus spans across various sectors, including software, internet, fintech, and healthcare IT, reflecting a broad yet targeted approach to innovation.
Marker's investment strategy is characterized by its flexibility across stages, ranging from late-stage venture capital rounds to significant growth equity investments. The firm typically provides initial capital commitments ranging from $10 million to $50 million, positioning itself to support companies that have achieved significant traction and are poised for substantial scaling. This substantial check size allows Marker to be a meaningful partner in its portfolio companies' growth trajectories, often participating in larger funding rounds.
Over its operational history, Marker has demonstrated a robust fundraising capability, accumulating over $2 billion in total capital across multiple successful funds. A notable recent example is the closing of Marker VI in 2023, which secured $600 million in commitments, underscoring investor confidence in the firm's strategy and team. With a portfolio boasting over 60 investments and more than 10 successful exits, Marker has established itself as a significant player in the venture capital landscape, consistently identifying and nurturing promising technology ventures towards market leadership.
Investor Profile
Marker has backed more than 92 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 53 rounds, about 58% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Advertising, Enterprise Software.
- Typical check size: $10M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (27%)
- Series C (17%)
- Series A (14%)
- Seed (12%)
- Series D (11%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series F (4%)
- Series E (4%)
- Series G (2%)
- Undisclosed (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (74%)
- Israel (25%)
- India (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Advertising
- Enterprise Software
- Video
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Marketing
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Apps
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