Software:Marq
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- Graphic design
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| hq_location_city = Draper
| hq_location_country = United States
| area_served = Worldwide
| products = Marq, Marq Pro, Marq Team, Marq for Enterprise, Marq for Education, Marq for Nonprofits
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| Developer(s) | Marq |
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| Initial release | October 2013 |
| Operating system | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Platform | Web-based |
| 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 Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer 8+. Though it started as a platform for single users and small businesses, Marq has found substantial user bases in both education and enterprise spaces.
History
In October 2013, Lucid Software, Inc. announced Lucidpress as a public beta version.[1] 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."[2][3]
In May 2015, Lucidpress hit 1 million users.[4] One year later in June 2016, Marq hit 2 million users and announced its Advanced Template Locking feature.[5]
In November 2016, Lucidpress announced its Print & Ship feature, by which users can order printed versions of the documents they create in Marq.[6]
In May 2021, Lucidpress announced that it had been acquired by Charles Thayne Capital ("CTC"), a growth-oriented and technology-focused private investment firm.[7]
In July 2022, Lucidpress officially rebranded to Marq.[8]
Investment
Lucid Software raised $1 million in Seed in 2011, led by Google Ventures.[9]
In May 2014, the company received a $5 million investment. The round was led by Salt Lake-based Kickstart Seed Fund.[10]
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.[11]
See also
References
- ↑ Yeung, Ken (2013-10-02). "Lucid Software Launches Web-Based Publishing App In Beta" (in en). https://thenextweb.com/news/lucid-software-brings-the-power-of-desktop-publishing-to-the-web-with-lucidpress-now-in-beta.
- ↑ Frederic Lardinois (2 October 2013). "Lucidpress Launches Web-Based Design And Publishing App For Print And Online". Techcrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2013/10/02/lucidpress-launches-web-based-design-and-publishing-app-for-print-and-online/.
- ↑ Christina DesMarais (2 October 2013). "Lucidpress: drop-and-drag publishing app simplifies document design". PC World. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2051340/lucidpress-drop-and-drag-publishing-app-simplifies-document-design.html.
- ↑ "Lucidpress, Online Brochure and Poster Maker, Reaches 1 Million Users". PRWeb. http://www.prweb.com/releases/lucid-software/online-brochure-maker/prweb12817205.htm.
- ↑ "Lucidpress Reaches 2 Million Users, Releases Advanced Template Locking Feature". PRWeb. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/06/prweb13468641.htm.
- ↑ "Lucidpress Launches Print & Ship Service in Time for the Holidays". PRWeb. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/11/prweb4871334.htm.
- ↑ "Charles Thayne Capital Acquires Lucidpress". Utah Business. https://www.utahbusiness.com/charles-thayne-capital-acquires-lucidpress/.
- ↑ Marq. "Lucidpress Rebrands as "Marq," Signaling the Marq of a New Era for Their Platform and Their Customers" (in en). https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lucidpress-rebrands-as-marq-signaling-the-marq-of-a-new-era-for-their-platform-and-their-customers-301593987.html.
- ↑ Empson, Rip. "LucidChart Nabs $1 Million From 500 Startups, 2M Companies, And K9 Ventures". https://techcrunch.com/2011/07/26/lucidchart-nabs-1-million-from-500-startups-2m-companies-and-k9-ventures/.
- ↑ "Lucid Software Raises $5 Million Series A to Take on Microsoft and Adobe". MarketWired. 29 May 2014. http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/lucid-software-raises-5-million-series-a-to-take-on-microsoft-and-adobe-1915390.htm.
- ↑ "Lucid Software Secures $36 Million to Enhance Visual Productivity in the Enterprise". PRWeb. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/09/prweb13679366.htm.
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