Mark8

Mark8 is rated 3 out of 5 in the category venture capital & private equity. Read and write reviews about Mark8. What is Mark8? Mark8 symbolises hope, confidence, achievement and social impact. Philosophy: We believe that every idea is a great idea until its proven otherwise. With the right startup approach and growth strategies, startups are able to maximise their growth and scale quickly by minimising mistakes and removing common startup obstacles or challenges. Startup Case: The startup journey is lonely and difficult. It is usual that members get very engrossed into the startup journey that they miss business targets and get out of focus away from their objectives. As majority of the young entrepreneurs have not experienced the startup journey themselves neither they have the necessary skills to do so, they are not many quality mentors having experience the entire venture backed concept and to seek advice from. The startup world is still new in South East Asia and continues to progressive learn from the eco-system and community. As we’ve experienced a simple advice and guidance can boost founder’s confidence through developing their skill sets at various startup settings and phases and have proven to contribute to business growth. We hope that all great ideas achieve their fullest potential. We believe value added advice coupled with a strategic positioning can be powerful to propel startups and growth companies to their next heights. Why Mark8? Mark8's approach to venture backing is to maintain personal and independent relationships with startup founders while providing valuable startup advice that would assist their startup journey from idea to IPO. We match startups with suitable mentors and investors to ensure valuable advice is always within reach. Together with the startups and founders Mark8 provides valuable advice and guidance to ensure proper execution of product-market fit process, crafting of business model, planning of strategic pathways and execution of fund raising activities which includes formulating high growth business strategies with a focus on maximising investment returns. Adopts the latest startup tools, methodologies and frameworks to ensure success in developing your ideas. Transfer of knowledge for founders from experienced mentors and industry experts. Leveraging network of experienced commercialisation experts, founders, business owners available to assist with startup challenges. Strong investor network made from Angel Investors, Crowd Funder, VC and Private Equity Funds in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Silicon Valley, Hong Kong and Singapore to provide feedback and advice including growth capital. We believe that startups and founders not only need the skills but also guidance, continued education and hope. We only provide independent advice and it is up to the startups to make their decision. Typical startup founders that we are looking for: * Passionate about a certain problem * Hungry, foolish and brave to make mistakes * Have common business sense or an expert in relevant field * Have integrity and a strong cause for continue motivation * Ability to adapt at different growth stages and country of expansion