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At Mattermark, we’re accelerating sales and deal making through data and automation. Mattermark collects and organizes comprehensive information on the world’s fastest growing companies. In minutes, get actionable data that lets you pinpoint the companies and people you need to know or do business with. Today, over 500 companies use Mattermark to discover high quality leads, prioritize prospects and increase conversion rates.
Mattermark has raised $17.4M across 5 funding rounds.
Key people at Mattermark.
Mattermark was founded in 2012 by Andy Sparks (Co-founder & COO) and Danielle Morrill (Founder/CEO) and Al Abut (Founder/CPO) and Kevin Morrill (Founder/CTO).
Mattermark has raised $17.4M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Key people at Mattermark.
Mattermark is a data-driven platform that combines big data and machine learning to provide comprehensive insights and analytics on private companies, primarily serving investors, sales teams, and market researchers. It tracks millions of data points from diverse sources such as websites, news articles, SEC filings, and social media to help users discover, qualify, and monitor high-growth startups globally. For investment firms, Mattermark offers a powerful tool to identify promising startups, track investment progress, and analyze market trends. For portfolio companies, it provides detailed company profiles, growth signals, and funding data that help them attract investors and customers by showcasing verified growth metrics and market presence[1][3].
Founded initially as Referly by Danielle Morrill, Kevin Morrill, and Andy Sparks, Mattermark pivoted from a social referral platform to a business intelligence tool focused on organizing and analyzing private company data. Danielle Morrill, with a background as the first employee at Twilio, led the vision to create a "Bloomberg for private companies," aiming to bring transparency and actionable intelligence to the opaque private markets. Early traction came from venture capital firms and sales professionals who valued Mattermark’s ability to aggregate and verify data that was previously scattered or unreliable[1][2][6].
Mattermark rides the growing trend of "quantitative VC" and data-driven decision-making in startup investing. As private markets become more opaque and competitive, the timing for a platform that aggregates and quantifies startup growth signals is crucial. Market forces such as the proliferation of startups, the need for faster deal sourcing, and the rise of data analytics in venture capital favor Mattermark’s approach. By democratizing access to reliable startup data, Mattermark influences the ecosystem by enabling smarter investments, more targeted sales outreach, and better market research, thus accelerating innovation and capital flow in the tech sector[1][2][4][6].
Looking ahead, Mattermark aims to expand its database to cover all private companies globally, enhancing its role as the definitive source for startup intelligence. Trends such as increased reliance on AI for data analysis, integration of diverse data streams, and the growing importance of real-time market signals will shape its evolution. Its influence may grow beyond venture capital into broader corporate strategy, sales, and market research domains, potentially becoming an indispensable tool for anyone needing deep insights into private company performance. As the private market continues to expand and data-driven investing becomes the norm, Mattermark’s comprehensive, verified data platform is well-positioned to remain a key player in the startup ecosystem[2][7][8].
Mattermark has raised $17.4M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series B in March 2016.
Mattermark was founded in 2012 by Andy Sparks (Co-founder & COO) and Danielle Morrill (Founder/CEO) and Al Abut (Founder/CPO) and Kevin Morrill (Founder/CTO).
Mattermark has raised $17.4M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Mattermark's investors include Brad Feld, Jon Hallett, 01 Advisors, Accel, ACME Capital, Benchmark, BoxGroup, Chicago Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Draper Associates, FJ Labs, Footwork.