Marco Polo
Founded 2016 · 88 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Marco Polo is a mobile app for staying connected with family and friends through video messaging, designed for people keeping in touch across distances and time zones. It focuses on helping relatives and loved ones feel close through asynchronous video conversations.
Founders & leadership
Marco Polo was founded in 2016 by Vlada Bortnik and Michal Bortnik.
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Vlada BortnikinCEO & Co-founderVlada Bortnik co-founded Marco Polo with her husband Michał in 2012, initially while researching happiness and raising young children. She has worked on building technology platforms focused on asynchronous communication and human connection.
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Michal BortnikCo-founder
Investors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Marco Polo do?
- Marco Polo is a mobile app for staying connected with family and friends through video messaging, designed for people keeping in touch across distances and time zones. It focuses on helping relatives and loved ones feel close through asynchronous video conversations.
- Who founded Marco Polo?
- Marco Polo was founded by Vlada Bortnik, Michal Bortnik in 2016.
- Who are Marco Polo's investors?
- Marco Polo's investors include Battery Ventures, Uncork Capital.



