Company Research Report: FirstMark

Company Overview

• Name: FirstMark

• Mission: To accelerate founders through transformative access to networks, customers, and top talent.

• Founding: No information is available.

• Key People: Includes partners like Rick Heitzmann and Matt Turck, among others.

• Headquarters: New York City, New York, USA

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: FirstMark is recognized for its significant investments and partnerships in the technology sector, backing transformative companies across various industries.

Products and Services

Platform

• Overview: FirstMark's platform is designed to create company-defining moments by solving pressing challenges and providing transformative access to resources and networks.

• Key Features:

• Peer Networks: Facilitation of CXO networks, offering access to a network of exceptional peers and over 100 annual company-building events.

• Full Lifecycle Recruiting: Partnership in executive and IC search with HR best practices from hundreds of companies.

• Customer and Partner Access: Helps founders find customers by leveraging FirstMark’s extensive network in tech and Fortune 500.

Recent Developments

• Acquisitions and Transactions:

• EvolutionIQ Acquired by CCC: EvolutionIQ, an AI Insurance Platform backed by FirstMark, was acquired by CCC for $730M.

• Zilla Security Acquired by CyberArk: For $175M, Zilla Security, a leader in Identity Governance, was acquired.

• BioDigital Acquired by Anatomage: BioDigital, known for its visualization platform, was acquired.

• Key Partnerships and Investments:

• Synthesia Raises $180M: Synthesia, an AI video platform pioneer, valued at $2.1B, with FirstMark as part of their journey.

• Ro partnership with Eli Lilly: Ro collaborates with Eli Lilly to launch Zepbound, enhancing patient access to medicines.

• Product Developments:

• Dataiku Launches Optimizer for Snowflake: This native app helps users enhance their capabilities by monitoring consumption.

• SurrealDB Launches Surreal Cloud Beta: This new solution allows building real-time apps faster with a focus on accessibility.

• Industry Recognitions:

• Rick Heitzmann on Forbes Midas List: For the 5th consecutive year, Rick Heitzmann named to the Forbes Midas List, ranking among the top venture investors.

• Pigment recognized by Gartner: Recognized as a Visionary in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software.

• Events and Initiatives:

• CloudNY Conference: A private, invite-only conference for CEOs of breakout cloud companies, co-hosted by Battery Ventures and FirstMark Capital.

Through its strategic investments, partnerships, and comprehensive platform, FirstMark continues to influence significant tech-driven transformations across sectors, pioneering growth and fostering community among modern enterprises.