Marker Raises $13M Seed

Marker, a London-based startup building an AI-powered word processor, has emerged from stealth with $13 million in seed funding. The company aims to provide tools that assist writers during the creative process rather than replacing them, focusing on features such as ideation, revision, and collaborative workflows.

Investors

The round was led by Index Ventures, with participation from LocalGlobe. Additional investors include angel investors Steve Newman, co-founder of Writely; Cal Henderson, co-founder of Slack; and Thomas Wolf of Hugging Face.

Marker Use of Funds

Marker plans to use the capital to further develop its AI-driven writing platform.

About Marker

Founded by Jon Steinback, and Ryan Bowman, Marker is an AI-assisted writing platform designed to help people think, draft, and refine their writing while keeping the author in control. It support users through the various stages of writing, including rough drafts and half-formed ideas.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://marker.page

Company: Marker
Raised: $13M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: July 9, 2026
Lead Investor: Index Ventures
Additional Investors: LocalGlobe, Steve Newman, Cal Henderson, Thomas Wolf
Software Category: SaaS
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/07/09/ai-writing-startup-co-founded-by-deepmind-creative-lead-raises-13m-seed-investment/