MarketDial
Salt Lake City, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 9 known investors
MarketDial provides a testing platform that combines machine learning with human expertise to help companies conduct in-store experiments and make data-driven decisions. The platform serves retail and consumer-facing businesses seeking to validate ideas through controlled testing.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRetail TechSaaS
Founders & leadership
MarketDial was founded in 2015 by Morgan Davis and Johnny Stoddard.
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Morgan DavisCo-founder
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Johnny StoddardinCo-Founder, Board Member | Chief Revenue Officer
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John StoddardNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Ben CapellBoard director
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Investors · 9
Crosslink CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $9M
DYDX CapitalRedwood City
Endeavor8San Francisco
EPIC VENTURESSalt Lake City
KickstartSalt Lake City · $250K – $3M
Blumberg Capitalreported · 2 sourcesMiami · $500K – $5M
FoundersX VenturesreportedSilicon Valley
Gradient Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
Y CombinatorreportedSan Francisco · $500K
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$14.6M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2016–2025
- $6MSeed roundOct 2025 · 2 sources
Blumberg Capital (lead), Gradient Ventures (lead)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries AJan 2025Source ↗
▶$6.3MraisedMay 2018 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$6.3MraisedMay 2018 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John StoddardDirector
- Ben CapellDirector
- David SilvermanDirector
- Morgan DavisExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $6.3M
- Amount sold
- $6.3M
- First sale
- May 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.1MraisedFeb 2017 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MraisedFeb 2017 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John StoddardExecutive Officer, Director
- Ben CapellDirector
- Morgan DavisExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.1M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- First sale
- Feb 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$250KraisedApr 2016 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$250KraisedApr 2016 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Morgan DavisExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $250K
- First sale
- Apr 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
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Market Logic8 shared keywordsMarket Logic provides an AI-powered platform for market research and consumer insights, enabling companies to discover, test, and monitor market opportunities. The platform combines internal research, syndicated data, and AI agents to support research management and innovation across product development and market strategy.
Retaildive8 shared keywordsRetail Dive is a business news publication covering the retail industry, reporting on topics such as brick-and-mortar retail, e-commerce, retail technology, marketing, payments, and store operations. It is operated by Informa TechTarget (Industry Dive) and serves decision-makers in the retail sector through its newsletters and website.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does MarketDial do?
- MarketDial provides a testing platform that combines machine learning with human expertise to help companies conduct in-store experiments and make data-driven decisions. The platform serves retail and consumer-facing businesses seeking to validate ideas through controlled testing.
- Who founded MarketDial?
- MarketDial was founded by Morgan Davis, Johnny Stoddard in 2015.
- Who are MarketDial's investors?
- MarketDial's investors include Crosslink Capital, DYDX Capital, Endeavor8, EPIC VENTURES, Kickstart, Blumberg Capital, FoundersX Ventures, Gradient Ventures and 1 more.
- How much funding has MarketDial raised?
- MarketDial has disclosed $14.6M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is MarketDial headquartered?
- MarketDial is headquartered in Salt Lake City, US.


