We build AI companies where others aren’t looking.

Large markets. Clear revenue. Built to scale.

About

Hi Mark Capital is a venture studio building and investing in AI-powered companies across large, underserved markets.

We partner with founders from concept through early traction—combining product, go-to-market, and strategic access to accelerate growth.

We work with exceptional founders, including women and minority entrepreneurs, unlocking scalable opportunities where talent has been historically overlooked.

Our focus is simple: large markets, clear revenue, built to scale.

Our Portfolio

A collection of companies we've helped build and grow.

AI-driven compliance platform automating document review and redaction in a $12B+ govtech market.

AI-driven compliance platform automating document review and redaction in a $12B+ govtech market.

AI-enabled procurement platform unlocking access to <strong>$500B+ in government and enterprise contracts.</strong>

AI-enabled procurement platform unlocking access to $500B+ in government and enterprise contracts.

AI-powered mental wellness platform supporting first responders in a <strong>$20B+ behavioral health market.</strong>

AI-powered mental wellness platform supporting first responders in a $20B+ behavioral health market.

AI-driven youth business simulation platform preparing future entrepreneurs in a <strong>$1B+ edtech market. </strong>

AI-driven youth business simulation platform preparing future entrepreneurs in a $1B+ edtech market.

GoodBiz-AI

AI-powered business intelligence platform helping small businesses become capital-ready in a $100B+ SMB financing market.

mediroute

AI-powered patient flow platform reducing discharge delays and transportation friction in a $15B+ healthcare logistics market.

VetEvidence

AI-powered platform helping veterans unlock disability benefits faster in a $150B+ government benefits market.

crush

AI-powered marketing automation platform deploying intelligent agents to drive customer acquisition and pipeline growth in a $250B+ digital marketing market.

Our Model

Build

From concept to early traction.

Support

Product, AI & GTM expertise.

Scale

Ready to grow and exit.

Herbert Drayton

Builder. Investor. Operator.

Herbert L. Drayton III

Founder & Managing Partner
HI Mark Capital

From the Trenches

Stop Begging, Start Building: Why Dependency on Gatekeepers Will Keep You Broke

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Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Entering High-Growth Industries as Minority and Women Entrepreneurs

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Blueprint for Creating Mini Conglomerates in Traditional Black-Owned Businesses

Blueprint for Creating Mini Conglomerates in Traditional Black-Owned Businesses Traditional Black-owned businesses, such as those in the hair ...
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We build where others aren’t looking.

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