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Marketing Evolution

New York, US · Founded 2000 · 315 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

Marketing Evolution provides a marketing intelligence platform, called the Substrate, that uses econometric methods to measure marketing performance, incrementality, and person-level insights without cookies or identity graphs. It serves marketing teams seeking to plan, measure, and optimize their marketing investments.

Founders & leadership

Marketing Evolution was founded in 2000 by Jason Rex Briggs.

JRJason Rex Briggs
Jason Rex BriggsFounder
AFAndrew Frawley
Andrew FrawleyinGeneral Member Board
SD
Stephen DuBose WilliamsExecutive
JMJohn Matthews
John MatthewsinChief Executive Officer

Board

RGRajiv Gihwala
Rajiv GihwalainBoard directorInvestor at Insight Partners
GMGeorge Mathew
George Mathewin𝕏Board directorManaging Director at Insight Partners
MGMark Gorenberg
Mark Gorenbergin𝕏DirectorInvestor at Zetta Venture Partners
CM
Chris McClainBoard director
JHJeff Horing
Jeff Horingin𝕏Board directorCo-founder & Managing Director at Insight Partners
BM
Brett MarchandBoard director
LL
Lindsay LugerBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$72.7M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2017–2025

$13.9MraisedDec 2025 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brett MarchandDirector
  • Andrew FrawleyDirector
  • Stephen DuBose WilliamsDirector, Executive Officer
  • Lindsay LugerDirector
  • Rajiv GihwalaDirector
  • George MathewDirector
Offering amount
$13.9M
Amount sold
$13.9M
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$8MraisedFeb 2021 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel MendezDirector
  • Jason Rex BriggsDirector
  • John MatthewsExecutive Officer
  • Mark GorenbergDirector
  • Lindsay LugarDirector
  • Jeff HoringDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
Jan 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$26.2MraisedMar 2019 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark GorenbergDirector
  • Lindsay LugerDirector
  • Jeff HoringDirector
  • Jason Rex BriggsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chris McClainDirector
Offering amount
$26.2M
Amount sold
$26.2M
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$20.7MraisedFeb 2018 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John MatthewsExecutive Officer
  • Mark GorenbergDirector
  • Chris McClainDirector
  • Jason Rex BriggsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeff HoringDirector
Offering amount
$20.7M
Amount sold
$20.7M
First sale
Jan 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4MraisedFeb 2017 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christine GrammierExecutive Officer
  • John MatthewsExecutive Officer
  • Mark GorenbergDirector
  • Jason Rex BriggsExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Marketing Evolution do?
Marketing Evolution provides a marketing intelligence platform, called the Substrate, that uses econometric methods to measure marketing performance, incrementality, and person-level insights without cookies or identity graphs. It serves marketing teams seeking to plan, measure, and optimize their marketing investments.
Who founded Marketing Evolution?
Marketing Evolution was founded by Jason Rex Briggs in 2000.
Who are Marketing Evolution's investors?
Marketing Evolution's investors include Energy Impact Partners, Insight Partners, SaaS Capital, Zetta Venture Partners.
How much funding has Marketing Evolution raised?
Marketing Evolution has disclosed $72.7M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Marketing Evolution headquartered?
Marketing Evolution is headquartered in New York, US.