Marq (company)
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Marq, Marq Pro, Marq Team, Marq for Enterprise, Marq for Education, Marq for Nonprofits |
| Website | www |
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| Developer(s) | Marq |
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| Initial release | October 2013 |
| Operating system | Android, ChromeOS, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Platform | Web-based |
| Predecessor | Lucidpress |
| Available in | English, Deutsch, Español, Françias, 日本語, Nederlands, Português (Brasil), Русский, Italiano |
| Type | Desktop publishing, Brand templating |
| License | SaaS |
| Website | www |
Marq (formerly Lucidpress) is a web-based desktop publishing software application. Built on web standards such as HTML5 and JavaScript, Marq is supported in modern web browsers including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari.[1]
History[edit]
In October 2013, Lucid Software, Inc. announced Lucidpress as a public beta version.[2] Following its release, Lucidpress was featured in TechCrunch, VentureBeat and PC World, with TechCrunch noting: "I had a chance to test the app before its launch and it is indeed very easy to use. If you've ever used a desktop publishing app in the past, you'll feel right at home with Marq, as it features the same kind of standard top-bar menu and layout options as most other publishing apps. In terms of features, it can also hold its own against similar desktop-based apps."[3][4]
In May 2015, Lucidpress hit 1 million users.[5] One year later in June 2016, Marq hit 2 million users and announced its Advanced Template Locking feature.[6]
In November 2016, Lucidpress announced its Print & Ship feature, by which users can order printed versions of the documents they create in Marq.[7]
In May 2021, Lucidpress announced that it had been acquired by Charles Thayne Capital ("CTC"), a growth-oriented and technology-focused private investment firm.[8]
In July 2022, Lucidpress officially rebranded to Marq.[9]
Investment[edit]
Lucid Software raised $1 million in Seed in 2011, led by Google Ventures.[10]
In May 2014, the company received a $5 million investment. The round was led by Salt Lake-based Kickstart Seed Fund.[11]
In September 2016, the company received a $36 million investment from Spectrum Equity, whose previous investments include other online platforms such as Ancestry.com, Lynda.com, Prezi, and SurveyMonkey. Kickstart Seed Fund and Grayhawk Capital also participated in the round.[12]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "System requirements". Marc. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ Yeung, Ken (2 October 2013). "Lucid Software Launches Web-Based Publishing App In Beta". TNW | Insider. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ Frederic Lardinois (2 October 2013). "Lucidpress Launches Web-Based Design And Publishing App For Print And Online". Techcrunch.
- ^ Christina DesMarais (2 October 2013). "Lucidpress: drop-and-drag publishing app simplifies document design". PC World.
- ^ "Lucidpress, Online Brochure and Poster Maker, Reaches 1 Million Users". PRWeb. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Lucidpress Reaches 2 Million Users, Releases Advanced Template Locking Feature". PRWeb. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Lucidpress Launches Print & Ship Service in Time for the Holidays". PRWeb. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Charles Thayne Capital Acquires Lucidpress". Utah Business. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ Marq. "Lucidpress Rebrands as "Marq," Signaling the Marq of a New Era for Their Platform and Their Customers". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ Empson, Rip. "LucidChart Nabs $1 Million From 500 Startups, 2M Companies, And K9 Ventures". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Lucid Software Raises $5 Million Series A to Take on Microsoft and Adobe". MarketWired. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Lucid Software Secures $36 Million to Enhance Visual Productivity in the Enterprise". PRWeb. Retrieved 2 March 2017.