# Mark & Company

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mark-company

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.markncompany.co.kr
- Latest round: Series A (May 2, 2022)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Mark & Company, based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in investment strategies for early-stage startups, providing essential support and resources for their growth and development.Founded in 2021, Mark & Company operates in the investment sector, focusing on early-stage startups. The company was established by Hon and has successfully completed one deal to date, with its most recent deal closing on May 2, 2022. Kyoungpyo Hong serves as the CEO, guiding the company’s operations and vision.Mark & Company predominantly engages in the investment sector, emphasizing data-driven strategies to support early-stage startups. Their primary offering is a comprehensive growth support package, which includes business discovery efforts, research and development assistance, and connections to potential investors. Their platform, 'Innovation Forest,' provides insights into startup growth using over 90 data points related to startups and investors. This service caters to startups seeking financial backing and larger corporations aiming to innovate through collaboration with new ventures, primarily within the South Korean market and extending to international clients.In 2023, Mark & Company reported revenue of USD 1.70 mn. The company's revenue model is centered around B2B partnerships with startups and larger corporations, generating income through investments in startups while measuring growth metrics to determine funding levels. Additionally, the Innovation Forest platform offers business solutions, potentially involving subscription-based access for organizations and investors, structured based on the level of access or analysis provided.Mark & Company plans to leverage its recent Series A funding raised in May 2022 from investors including Dunamu & Partners and Naver D2 Startup Factory to enhance its data-driven business model. This funding will be utilized to strengthen partnerships with investment companies, thereby supporting new product developments and expanding its reach into additional markets. The company aims to broaden its geographic presence by targeting investments beyond South Korea, although specific regions are yet to be determined.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 2, 2022 — Z Venture Capital, Dunamu & Partners, Naver D2 Startup Factory, Nice Rating Information

## Investors

- Z Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/z-venture-capital) — Series A
- Dunamu & Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dunamu-partners) — Series A
- Naver D2 Startup Factory (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/naver-d2-startup-factory) — Series A
- Nice Rating Information — Series A