FirstMark Capital is a New York City-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology investments. The firm typically leads the rounds it participates in, focusing on Seed and Series A investments. FirstMark has a strong track record of backing innovative startups that have gone on to become industry leaders.
Notable portfolio companies include Airbnb, Pinterest, Shopify, DraftKings, and Upwork. FirstMark's investment philosophy centers on supporting exceptional founders and providing them with transformative access to networks, customers, and top talent. The firm is led by experienced partners who have a history of successful investments and affiliations with high-growth companies.
FirstMark Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments223
Current Portfolio Count84
Total Portfolio Exits7
Top Investment Stages
Series A67 (34.0%)
Seed43 (21.8%)
Series B39 (19.8%)
Series C28 (14.2%)
Series D20 (10.2%)
Stage Mix
Series A 34%Seed 22%Series B 20%Series C 14%Series D 10%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
FirstMark Capital - Classification
- Also Known As
- Firstmark Capital LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end