Independent rating of FirstMark VC fund
Overall rating:
6 reviews
About FirstMark VC fund
Website:
Founded:
2008
Number of funds:
10
Number of investments:
314
Number of exits:
47
Headquarters:
Organization type:
Venture Capital
How FirstMark VC fund invests
Rounds:
Average ticket size:
23M USD
Smallest investment:
1.57M USD
Biggest investment:
71.4M USD
Would lead round:
Yes
Would coinvest:
Yes
Countries where invested:
Sectors of interest:
Software, SaaS, Information Technology, Finance, Business Development, Analytics, eSports, Video Games, Video Editing, Video, Transportation, Sports, Sales, Risk Management, Ride Sharing, Real Time, Personal Health, Mobile Apps, Insurance, InsurTech, Hospital, Health Care, Funding Platform, FinTech, E-Commerce, Database, Content Creators, Consumer, Collaboration, Children, Child Care, Charity, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence
Founders' reviews of FirstMark VC fund
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Telephone Pitch Feedback
Today I spoke with associate Heekyung Kim. She had proactively contacted us. She was very friendly and had a compelling pitch on how her firm can help us. She was impressed with our traction (in terms of users/listeners - now over 1 million per month). However, after we talked about our revenue model and current progress, she indicated that in this economic environment, they're looking to invest in companies that have reached a minimum of $1MM annually. Good to know. I'll work to that goal and then resume the conversation.
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C'Mon Ny
They contacted us. We set a phone conference. When it came time to demo, they couldn't watch because their PC was running Windows 2003. C'mon NY. It's 2008, already. Haven't you seen the broadband adoption numbers" Time to step into the 21st Century and be able to judge deals with technology for streaming video, AJAX, and other broadband enabled software. Sheeesh!
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Could Not Ask for a Better VC
Going with Pequot Ventures has been a solid choice for our early stage venture. Our partner, Amish Jani, adds ego-less advice and guidance, and they are very focused on creating long term value. We would go straight to Pequot for subsequent rounds for our current venture and for any other ventures. Feel free to ping me for more feedback.
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Be Careful
Decent firm and some very smart successful people. But you better be prepared to listen to their direction or risk your job. Deborah B is very agressive, which is both good and bad. This is a true NY firm so you better be able to handle it.
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Deborah Bernstein is a True Professional
Pequot ended up not investing in us, but I think they are a quality firm.
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Initially High Interest
Initially showed high interest but then went radio silent. Bernstein cancelled twice and tossed a third meeting to an associate - was told by assistant she was out of town but saw her walking the hallway. IF you can get her engaged prepared time - she is solid. Be warned: she is arrogant, New York arrogant.