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-enabled procurement platform unlocking access to $500B+ in government and enterprise contracts.
AI-powered mental wellness platform supporting first responders in a $20B+ behavioral health market.
AI-powered financial intelligence platform driving capital readiness in a $1.5T+ small business market.
AI-driven youth business simulation platform preparing future entrepreneurs in a $1B+ edtech market.
Our Model
Build
From concept to early traction.
Support
Product, AI & GTM expertise.
Scale
Ready to grow and exit.
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
Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Entering High-Growth Industries as Minority and Women Entrepreneurs
Blueprint for Creating Mini Conglomerates in Traditional Black-Owned Businesses
We build where others aren’t looking.