Current Investments
Aereo

Aereo provides infrastructure technologies designed to allow consumers access to live TV on their PC or mobile device.

New York, NY

 
AHALife

Globally curated commerce platform that provides a guided lifestyle shopping experience for women

New York, NY

 
AppFirst

Focused on next generation application performance management for the cloud and SaaS environments

New York, NY

 
Aurora Flight Sciences

Aurora Flight Services provides contract manufacturing, sub-system design and development services for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Manassas, VA

 
Aveksa

Software to discover, analyze and automate governance, risk and compliance for enterprises

Waltham, MA

 
Clickable

Solution that makes creating and managing online advertising simple and effective for small and mid-sized businesses; offers interface to view/ manage performance across all ad networks

New York, NY

 
Conductor

Enterprise class platform to manage, optimize, and improve natural search results

New York, NY

 
Dashlane

Innovative single sign-on application allowing consumers to manage their identity, privacy, and digital wallet across any web service or commerce site.

Paris, France

 
Dovetail Insurance

Technology-based, insurance specialized service business that enables “virtual insurance companies” and program managers to efficiently issue and service insurance policies

Columbia, SC

 
EagleEye Analytics

Predictive analytics, data and information vendor to the insurance industry

Columbia, SC

 
Elance

Elance is the leading provider of software solutions for services procurement and management, improving the way that enterprises buy and manage services.

Mountain View, CA

 
GCT Semiconductor

GCT Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets innovative integrated circuit solutions for the wireless communications industry.

San Jose, CA

 
Greenphire

Leading provider of web-based payment and communication technologies for the healthcare clinical trials industry.

King of Prussia, PA

 
Health Plan One

Robust online platform for consumers to research and select health insurance plans from a wide range of offerings by leading national carriers

Shelton, CT

 
iBiquity Digital

iBiquity is the only FCC-approved provider of end-to-end digital broadcasting within the existing spectrum in conjunction with continued analog broadcasts to legacy receivers.

Murray Hill, NJ

 
IMImobile

Provides outsourced mobile value-added content and technology to wireless carriers

Hyderabad, India

 
Jirafe

Jirafe provides analytics for ecommerce stores, enabling store managers’ insight into visitors and actionable metrics, and ultimately facilitating a more effective marketing strategy

New York, NY

 
Klocwork

Klocwork provides automated software solutions that enable enterprise customers to develop and deliver reliable, secure and high performance software.

Ottawa, Canada

 
Knewton

Online test preparation and education platform leveraging industry's first adaptive learning engine

New York, NY

 
Live Gamer

Global leader in powering virtual commerce for video game, virtual world publishers and social networks

New York, NY

 
Lolly Wolly Doodle

Lolly Wolly Doodle

Innovative e-commerce company leveraging social channels to sell personalized, made-to-order children’s clothing and accessories.

Lexington, NC

 
Lot18

Lot18

Revolutionary online retail experience for wine

New York, NY

 
Lumos Labs

Developer of Lumosity.com, the leading web-based provider of scientifically-tested brain training games

San Francisco, CA

 
MarketFactory

Develops financial software applications for high-speed trading platforms in the OTC market

New York, NY

 
Medico

Medico is a global content and community business in the health and wellness sector.

New York, NY

 
Meteor Entertainment

Meteor Entertainment

Direct to consumer developer publisher of high-quality video games.

Seattle, WA

 
MTM Technologies

MTM (NASDAQ: MTMC) is a leading computer and communications technology management company providing IT networking and data center services.

Stamford, CT

 
MyCityWay

One-stop, hyper-local application and application platform to discover, connect, share and experience in any city

New York, NY

 
Nerve

Nerve

Online dating and social content for the creative class.

New York, NY

 
NetComp

NetComp

Web-based distributor of Workers Compensation Insurance to SMB customers through independent agents

Lexington, SC

 
New York City Entrepreneurial Fund

$22 million fund created by the City of New York and managed by FirstMark Capital

New York, NY

 
NewsCred

Media company focused on creating a single platform for the world's news.

New York, NY

 
OpenGamma

Open source analytics and risk management platform for the financial services industry.

London, England

 
Packlate

Last minute deals on vacation rentals

West Conshohocken, PA

 
Payoff.com

"Real-life” game that makes the process of paying down debt and saving more fun

Los Angeles, CA

 
Pinterest

Curate & share the things you love

New York, NY

 
Playnomics

Provides analytics and customer relationship management for online video games

New York, NY

 
Reflexis Systems

Reflexis is the only Workforce Management solution that closes-the-loop on task and labor planning, store execution, and compliance measurement in real-time to help retailers optimize productivity and ensure a consistent customer experience at every store.

Norwood, MA

 
SecondMarket

Largest marketplace for trading illiquid assets such as restricted securities in public companies, auction-rate securities, bankruptcy claims and private company stock

New York, NY

 
Shopify

Shopify is an online retail platform aimed at providing businesses with easy to use e-commerce solutions.

Ottawa, Canada

 
Sulia

Sulia

Curator of real-time on-line media allowing users to discover and manage experts and content in topics that matter most to them

New York, NY

 
Summit Microelectronics

Summit Microelectronics is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets programmable analog power management devices.

Campbell, CA

 
Superior Access Insurance Services

Superior Access is a technology enabled wholesaler of insurance that has created an online exchange for 4,000 subscribing agents to purchase policies from over 60 carriers using the system.

Austin, TX

 
TapAd

TapAd

Next-generation premium mobile advertising network

New York, NY

 
Tectura

Tectura is the leading global solutions provider for the implementation of Microsoft Business Solutions.

Redwood City, CA

 
Touchdown Technologies

Touchdown designs and fabricates next generation solutions for production testing of semiconductor devices.

Baldwin Park, CA

 
weplay

Online youth sports community with user-generated content and star athletes’ proprietary content and community

New York, NY

 
Historical Investments
Accruent

Accruent is the leading provider of contract management solutions for Fortune 1000 companies.

Santa Monica, CA

 
Amber Networks (Nokia)

Amber Networks was a provider of advanced carrier-class IP/Optical edge networking systems, delivering wire-speed processing performance and high service availability. Acquired by Nokia.

Milpitas, CA

 
Analex (NLX)

Analex was a provider of technology-based professional services to the federal government clients. Acquired by QinetiQ North America.

Alexandria, VA

 
Arrowpoint (Cisco Systems)

ArrowPoint was a provider of switches that optimized the delivery of content over the Internet. Acquired by Cisco Systems.

Westford, MA

 
AsiaDemand

AsiaDemand

AsiaDemand was a provider of an e-commerce platform for customers engaged in international trade.

Chino Hills, CA

 
Blazent

Blazent is the leading provider of IT analytics and IT optimization software for enterprises.

San Francisco, CA

 
Boomi (DELL)

Fully on-demand integration service that connects any combination of SaaS and on-premise applications without software or hardware

Berwyn, PA

 
BriteSmile (BSML)

BriteSmile provides teeth whitening products and services that are distributed in professional salon settings known as BriteSmile Professional Teeth Whitening Centers.

Boca Raton, FL

 
Celeritek (Strasbaugh)

Celeritek was a provider of gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductor components and subsystems used in the transmission of voice, video, and data over wireless networks. Acquired by Strasbaugh.

Santa Clara, CA

 
Celiant (Andrew)

Celiant was a provider of power amplifiers and radio frequency subsystems for 2G and 3G wireless systems. Acquired by Andrew Corp.

Warren, NJ

 
Cobalt Networks (Sun Microsystems)

Cobalt Networks was a provider of Linux-based server appliances that functioned as engines for the delivery of network based services. Acquired by Sun Microsystems.

Mountain View, CA

 
Digital Generation Systems (StarGuide Digital Networks)

Digital Generation Systems operated a value-added digital advertising network for radio and TV stations in North America. Acquired by StarGuide Digital Networks.

San Francisco, CA

 
Duck Creek (Accenture)

Duck Creek Technologies develops and markets software that enables insurance carriers to rapidly define, develop, deploy, and manage their insurance products and services – for any line of business.

Bolivar, MO

 
Elastic Networks (Paradyne)

Elastic Networks was a provider of high-speed, broadband communications products, enabling broadband access over the existing copper telephone wire infrastructure. Acquired by Paradyne Networks.

Alpharetta, GA

 
eShare Technologies (Melita)

eShare Technologies (Melita)

eShare Technologies was a provider of real-time customer service and interactive communication solutions for e-commerce and online communities. Acquired by Melita.

East Northport, NY

 
First Advantage

First Advantage (NADSAQ: FADV) provides best-in-class single source solutions for global risk mitigation and enterprise and consumer screening needs.

Poway, CA

 
Flarion Technologies (Qualcomm)

Flarion Technologies was a provider of radio-frequency base stations enabling mobile wireless carriers to offer high-speed data services to subscribers. Acquired by Qualcomm.

Bedminster, NJ

 
Galvantech (Cypress)

Galvantech was a provider of static random access memory products for personal computers. Acquired by Cypress Semiconductor.

Santa Clara, CA

 
Garden.com

Garden.com

Garden.com was a provider of online gardening and gardening-related commerce, content and community.

Austin, TX

 
Giga Information Group (Forrester)

Giga Information Group was a provider of technology information, research, advice and consulting services. Acquired by Forrester Research.

Cambridge, MA

 
Haley Systems (RuleBurst)

Haley Systems, Inc. is a technology leader in business rules management systems that provide the fastest cycle times associated with automating business rules, such as policies, procedures, regulations, and logic.

Arlington, Va

 
InterPacket Networks (Amer. Tower)

InterPacket Networks was an operator of satellite-based Internet network, delivering Internet services to international ISPs in approximately 90 countries. Acquired by American Tower.

Santa Monica, CA

 
Irvine Sensors (IRSN)

Irvine Sensors is a provider of vision systems and miniaturized electronic products for defense, security and commercial applications.

Irvine, CA

 
Kavado (Protegrity)

Kavado was an application-layer security solutions company. Acquired by Protegrity

New York, NY

 
Local Financial (International Bancshares)

Local Financial (International Bancshares)

Local Financial was a provider of commercial loan portfolio, consisting of secured fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans. Acquired by International Bancshares Corporation.

Oklahoma City, OK

 
Mediaplex (ValueClick)

Mediaplex was a provider of technology-based advertising and marketing solutions including digital ad-serving, e-mail marketing and campaign management solutions. Merged with ValueClick.

Irvine, CA

 
Megsinet (CoreComm)

MegsINet was a provider of packet-based data network and telecommunications services. Acquired by CoreComm.

Chicago, IL

 
Navic Networks (Microsoft)

Navic Networks is a leading data transport technology and service provider, supplying cable and satellite operators with intelligent software connectivity to digital settop boxes.

Newton, MA

 
Netegrity (CA)

Netegrity was a provider of identity and access management products for continuously evolving computing environments. Acquired by CA.

Waltham, MA

 
NETGEAR (NTGR)

NETGEAR provides a range of networking equipment -- hubs, routers, switches, servers and interfaces -- for connecting PCs in home and small business settings to each other and the Internet.

Santa Clara, CA

 
NewRiver

NewRiver offers critical regulatory compliant financial data to financial institutions including the mutual fund and broker dealer industries.

Andover, MA

 
Outlooksoft (SAP)

OutlookSoft was a provider of comprehensive business performance management software, offering planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and dashboards capabilities. Acquired by SAP.

Stamford, CT

 
Preview Travel (Travelocity)

Preview Travel was a provider of online travel services for leisure and small business travelers. Merged with Travelocity.

San Francisco, CA

 
Quantum Bridge Communications (Motorola)

Quantum Bridge Communications was a provider of Optical Access Networking equipment designed to eliminate the bandwidth bottlenecks that exist in the public network. Acquired by Motorola.

North Andover, MA

 
Raindance (West)

Raindance provides remote communication services offering audio / Web conferencing and presentation tools. Acquired by West Corporation.

Louisville, CO

 
Remec

Remec

Remec was a provider of high frequency subsystems used in the transmission of voice, video, and data traffic over commercial wireless communications networks in the defense and commercial sectors.

Del Mar, CA

 
Riot Games (Tencent)

Next-generation online video game development and publishing platform

Los Angeles, CA

 
RiverDelta Networks (Motorola)

RiverDelta Networks was a provider of carrier-class broadband routing, switching, cable modem termination system (CMTS), and service management solutions. Acquired by Motorola.

Tewksbury, MA

 
Saba Software (SABA)

SABA Software (NASDAQ: SABA) is a leading provider of Human Capital Development and Management solutions.

Redwod Shores, CA

 
Scalent Systems

Scalent is the emerging technology leader providing IT infrastructure virtualization software for enterprises, enabling on-demand and utility computing.

Redwood City, CA

 
Securify

Securify is a pioneer in policy-based security management, enabling enterprises to see, manage and secure their whole IT infrastructure to reduce risk.

Mountain View, CA

 
Service Metrics (Exodus)

Service Metrics was a provider of Internet performance data and diagnostic services. Acquired by Digital Island.

Boulder, CO

 
SilverStream Software (Novell)

SilverStream Software was a provider of Web services-oriented application development platform, used for building sophisticated business applications. Acquired by Novell.

Burlington, MA

 
SkyOnline

SkyOnline is an integrated telecommunications solutions provider based in Latin America that delivers data, voice and Internet services.

McLean, VA

 
SPADAC (GeoEye)

Combines geospatial information, human terrain elements and multiple data sets to enable organizations, primarily in defense and homeland security, to make mission-critical decisions in the face of challenges

McLean, VA

 
STM Wireless

STM Wireless

STM Wireless was a provider of wireless-based satellite communications infrastructure and user terminal products.

Irvine, CA

 
StubHub (eBay)

StubHub operates an online ticket marketplace, enabling fans to buy and sell sporting, concert, theater, and other live entertainment events’ tickets. Acquired by eBay.

San Francisco, CA

 
Swingtide

Swingtide provides information technology management consulting services in the areas of outsourcing advisory and IT cost reduction

Chicago, IL

 
Sycamore Networks (SCMR)

Sycamore Networks provides intelligent bandwidth management solutions including optical switches; network performance management system; and mesh network modeling and configuration software.

Chelmsford, MA

 
Syndesis (Subex)

Syndesis was a provider of service fulfillment solutions, enabling operators to create, offer and automate advanced communications services such as IPTV, VoIP and broadband. Acquired by Subex.

Ontario, Canada

 
Telelogue (ScanSoft)

Telelogue was a provider of directory assistance services to telecommunications service providers. Acquired by ScanSoft.

Iselin, NJ

 
Tellium (Zhone)

Tellium was a provider of OADM (optical add-drop multiplexer) for photonic networks for service providers. Merged with Zhone Technologies.

Oceanport, NJ

 
TheStreet.com (TSCM)

TheStreet.com is a financial media company, providing financial commentary, analysis, and news with financial coverage to individual investors.

New York, NY

 
Thor Technologies (Oracle)

Thor Technologies was a provider of identity management solutions, that automate the management of identities and administer lifecycles of access privileges. Acquired by Oracle.

New York, NY

 
Tian Software Company (OutlookSoft)

Tian Software Company was a provider of personalized Web sites and marketing solutions for e-businesses. Acquired by OutlookSoft.

Denver, CO

 
Trigo Technologies (IBM)

Trigo was a provider of product information management middleware, enabling customers to centrally manage product information from disparate data sources. Acquired by IBM.

Brisbane, CA

 
Trikon Technologies (Aviza)

Trikon Technologies was a provider of front-end wafer processing semiconductor-manufacturing equipments, used for chemical vapor deposition and plasma etch processes. Acquired by Aviza Technology.

 

Newport, United Kingdom

 
US Search (First Advantage)

US SEARCH was a provider of risk management data and enhanced services, including individual location, identity verification, criminal record checks, employment and education verifications services.

Culver City, CA

 
Vallent (IBM)

Vallent was a provider of network infrastructure performance management software enabling service providers to monitor network problems and improve service quality. Acquired by IBM.

Bellevue, WA

 
Vertel

Vertel is a provider of telecommunications software and professional services company.

Woodland Hills, CA

 
Viasat (VSAT)

ViaSat engages in the production of satellite and other wireless communications and networking systems for government and commercial customers.

Carlsbad, CA

 
Wit Capital

Wit Capital was a technology-focused, research driven investment banking firm. Acquired by Goldman Sachs.

New York, NY

 

We're Hiring!

FirstMark Capital is an early stage technology venture capital firm based in NYC. FirstMark launched in 2008 to invest behind visionary entrepreneurs who are creating new markets or disrupting old ones with a fresh approach. We take a partnership-driven, long-journey approach and have made our singular goal to ease the frictions for our entrepreneurs as they build large, impactful businesses.

Our current portfolio consists of over 40 companies, including market leaders such as SecondMarket, Pinterest, Knewton, Lot18, Lumosity, and Shopify to younger, emerging companies like Aereo, Tapad, Jirafe, LollyWollyDoodle, NewsCred, Meteor Entertainment and more. We have been fortunate to work with the incredible entrepreneurs at Riot Games (acquired by Tencent), Boomi (acquired by DELL), and SPADAC (acquired by GeoEye). Select historical investments include Duck Creek Technologies (Acquired by Accenture); Netgear (NASDAQ: NTGR); StubHub (Acquired by eBay); Netegrity (Acquired by CA); OutlookSoft (Acquired by SAP); and Navic Networks (Acquired by Microsoft).

Position: Director of Community, FirstMark Capital

Description: The Director of Community (DC) position is a newly created, pivotal position that sits at the intersection of our portfolio companies and the deep institutional relationships of the firm to create maximum impact amongst the portfolio.

Process: We are using TakeTheInterview as our preliminary assessment tool. This consists of a 10 minute video interview, along with submission of relevant links to your social media accounts and an online link to your resume. Click here or on the button below to be taken to the interview landing page. Note that signing up to TakeTheInterview does not automatically begin the interview. Please review the below responsbilities and qualifications before applying.

Take the Interview

We plan on reviewing responses weekly and will begin scheduling in-person interviews on a rolling basis. Our goal is to narrow down an initial round of candidates prior to the holidays.

Responsibilities:

In addition to the above, the DC is expected to be a participant in and contributor to all existing and new investment related discussions.

The role is a pre-MBA role with a minimum two year commitment. The successful candidate will most likely choose to join a portfolio company or another venture firm, pursue a graduate degree, or potentially start his or her own company following completion of the role. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the triumphs and pitfalls of some of the best entrepreneurs prior to continuing with one's endeavors. We are open to evolution and/or extension of the role depending on performance and success.

Qualifications:

Please send any questions to jobs@firstmarkcap.com.