FirstMark Capital

FirstMark Capital is a New York City-based early-stage venture capital firm that partners with technology founders at seed and Series A to help scale innovative companies across consumer internet, enterprise software, fintech, AI/data and broader tech markets. Founded in 2008, the firm typically serves as an early institutional investor and actively supports portfolio companies through capital, founder networks, talent and strategic guidance. FirstMark has backed numerous high-growth ventures including Pinterest, Shopify, Airbnb, DraftKings, Upwork, Discord, and others that have achieved significant market presence or exits. It emphasizes building community and ecosystem engagement—such as founder events and peer networks—to accelerate company development and founder learning. The firm invests primarily in the United States with a focus on North American and select global opportunities in technology-driven sectors.