MKT1
MKT1 is a strategic marketing and advisory firm that supports early-stage and growth-stage B2B startups, particularly in technology, software, AI, fintech, and Go-To-Market sectors. Founded in 2020 by Emily Kramer and Kathleen Estreich, MKT1 operates from its headquarters in San Francisco and Oakland, California. The firm offers high-level strategic marketing advisory services, helping startups develop tailored marketing frameworks, go-to-market plans, and recruiting strategies. In addition to advisory services, MKT1 provides productized marketing services with transparent pricing and defined
Investing activity
MKT1 appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $7M. The most recent is RadiantOps (Seed, $7M, Sep 2026).
MKT1 most often invests alongside Foundation Capital, Vermilion Cliffs Ventures, Vela Partners and Essence, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about MKT1
What AI companies has MKT1 invested in?
MKT1's AI investments include RadiantOps. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is MKT1 based?
MKT1 is based in Los Altos Hills, California, United States.
What stage does MKT1 invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, MKT1 has invested at Seed, with a median round of $7M.
Who does MKT1 co-invest with?
MKT1's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Foundation Capital (1 deal), Vermilion Cliffs Ventures (1 deal), Vela Partners (1 deal) and Essence (1 deal).
How can founders reach MKT1?
Founders on AI Lounge can see MKT1's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add MKT1 to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.