FirstMark Capital

FirstMark Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm located in New York City, established in 2008 as a spin-out from Pequot Capital Management. The firm focuses on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs who are addressing significant challenges across various sectors, particularly in technology, consumer, and enterprise industries. FirstMark Capital has cultivated a strong community among the teams within its network, facilitating the exchange of ideas and opportunities. The firm has had the privilege of collaborating with founders from notable companies such as Pinterest, Shopify, Airbnb, and Riot Games, among others. Its investment strategy encompasses a range of markets, including the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Will Bitsky

Investor

Beth Ferreira

Managing Director

Rick Heitzmann

Co-Founder and Partner

Amish Jani

Co-Founder and Partner

Adam Nelson

Partner

Matthias Turck

Partner

Catherine Ulrich

Venture Partner

Stephanie Weiner

Investor

John Wu

Investor

Past deals in Market Research

HowGood

Series B in 2022
HowGood, Inc. is a research company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in assessing the sustainability and social responsibility of food products for grocers. Founded in 2007, the company conducts rigorous research to evaluate various aspects of food items, including carbon emissions and labor practices. HowGood provides a comprehensive database that offers ingredient-level sustainability analysis and product ratings across a wide range of categories, such as dairy, meats, grains, and snacks. These ratings are made available to consumers both in-store and through a mobile app, empowering shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, HowGood aids grocers in identifying and promoting their best products, ultimately enhancing revenue while fostering a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Pendo

Series F in 2021
Pendo is the only platform to combine in-product engagement with robust product data and user feedback. With the ability to quickly take action on these qualitative and quantitative insights, product teams can make more informed decisions on how to support users throughout their journey.

HowGood

Venture Round in 2021
HowGood, Inc. is a research company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in assessing the sustainability and social responsibility of food products for grocers. Founded in 2007, the company conducts rigorous research to evaluate various aspects of food items, including carbon emissions and labor practices. HowGood provides a comprehensive database that offers ingredient-level sustainability analysis and product ratings across a wide range of categories, such as dairy, meats, grains, and snacks. These ratings are made available to consumers both in-store and through a mobile app, empowering shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, HowGood aids grocers in identifying and promoting their best products, ultimately enhancing revenue while fostering a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Pendo

Series E in 2019
Pendo is the only platform to combine in-product engagement with robust product data and user feedback. With the ability to quickly take action on these qualitative and quantitative insights, product teams can make more informed decisions on how to support users throughout their journey.

Pendo

Series D in 2018
Pendo is the only platform to combine in-product engagement with robust product data and user feedback. With the ability to quickly take action on these qualitative and quantitative insights, product teams can make more informed decisions on how to support users throughout their journey.

HowGood

Series A in 2017
HowGood, Inc. is a research company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in assessing the sustainability and social responsibility of food products for grocers. Founded in 2007, the company conducts rigorous research to evaluate various aspects of food items, including carbon emissions and labor practices. HowGood provides a comprehensive database that offers ingredient-level sustainability analysis and product ratings across a wide range of categories, such as dairy, meats, grains, and snacks. These ratings are made available to consumers both in-store and through a mobile app, empowering shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, HowGood aids grocers in identifying and promoting their best products, ultimately enhancing revenue while fostering a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

HowGood

Seed Round in 2014
HowGood, Inc. is a research company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in assessing the sustainability and social responsibility of food products for grocers. Founded in 2007, the company conducts rigorous research to evaluate various aspects of food items, including carbon emissions and labor practices. HowGood provides a comprehensive database that offers ingredient-level sustainability analysis and product ratings across a wide range of categories, such as dairy, meats, grains, and snacks. These ratings are made available to consumers both in-store and through a mobile app, empowering shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, HowGood aids grocers in identifying and promoting their best products, ultimately enhancing revenue while fostering a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Playnomics

Series B in 2013
Playnomics is a predictive data and marketing platform designed for free-to-play games and applications. It provides marketers and developers with tools to forecast player value and behavior, enabling them to implement customized messaging based on these insights. The platform features a dynamic player segmentation engine and user-friendly campaign marketing tools, allowing developers to create targeted monetization and retention strategies. By utilizing advanced predictive analytics, Playnomics helps game creators enhance their decision-making processes and optimize revenue from various player segments, including VIPs, new spenders, and non-spenders. The company's focus on behavioral modeling and machine learning further aids in understanding player dynamics, predicting lifetime value, and recommending virtual items, thus enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Playnomics

Series A in 2011
Playnomics is a predictive data and marketing platform designed for free-to-play games and applications. It provides marketers and developers with tools to forecast player value and behavior, enabling them to implement customized messaging based on these insights. The platform features a dynamic player segmentation engine and user-friendly campaign marketing tools, allowing developers to create targeted monetization and retention strategies. By utilizing advanced predictive analytics, Playnomics helps game creators enhance their decision-making processes and optimize revenue from various player segments, including VIPs, new spenders, and non-spenders. The company's focus on behavioral modeling and machine learning further aids in understanding player dynamics, predicting lifetime value, and recommending virtual items, thus enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Playnomics

Seed Round in 2009
Playnomics is a predictive data and marketing platform designed for free-to-play games and applications. It provides marketers and developers with tools to forecast player value and behavior, enabling them to implement customized messaging based on these insights. The platform features a dynamic player segmentation engine and user-friendly campaign marketing tools, allowing developers to create targeted monetization and retention strategies. By utilizing advanced predictive analytics, Playnomics helps game creators enhance their decision-making processes and optimize revenue from various player segments, including VIPs, new spenders, and non-spenders. The company's focus on behavioral modeling and machine learning further aids in understanding player dynamics, predicting lifetime value, and recommending virtual items, thus enhancing the overall gaming experience.
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