HackMD
Techstars '18Taipei, TW · Founded 2017 · 13 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
HackMD is a collaborative Markdown workspace that enables developers and teams to document, share knowledge, and build community through real-time documentation tools. It serves developers and technical communities across 170 countries.
Founders & leadership
HackMD was founded in 2017 by Max Wu and Jong-kai Yang.
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Max WuChief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
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Jong-kai YangChief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
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Investors · 3
Competitors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HackMD do?
- HackMD is a collaborative Markdown workspace that enables developers and teams to document, share knowledge, and build community through real-time documentation tools. It serves developers and technical communities across 170 countries.
- Who founded HackMD?
- HackMD was founded by Max Wu, Jong-kai Yang in 2017.
- Who are HackMD's investors?
- HackMD's investors include Techstars, SevenX Ventures, Lemniscap.
- Where is HackMD headquartered?
- HackMD is headquartered in Taipei, TW.


