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Herbert L. Drayton III

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Treasurer Board of Directors at ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities
📍 Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, United States

Herbert is the Founder and Managing Partner of HI Mark Capital, a venture studio building AI-powered B2B SaaS companies led by underrepresented founders. A multi-board chair in healthcare and workforce sectors, he specializes in governance, capital alignment, and disciplined execution during periods of institutional strain. He is a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and Marine Corps Reserves.

Deeply invested in his community, Herbert chairs the boards of Palmetto Goodwill and the Coastal Community Foundation and serves as Treasurer for ABFE. He is passionate about civic leadership and creating equitable access to training, education, and employment. Public records indicate he has two adult children.

Herbert was named one of the “50 Most Influential People” in Charleston, reflecting his significant civic and business leadership in the region.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Treasurer Board of Directors
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, United States
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Venture Capital
He runs HI Mark Capital, a venture studio focused on early-stage, AI-powered B2B companies, and serves on the SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee.
Supporting Underrepresented Founders
His firm, HI Mark Capital, specifically invests in and partners with companies led by women, veterans, and minority entrepreneurs to address systemic disadvantages in venture capital.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Treasurer Board of Directors
ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities
7-2025
Treasurer Board of Directors
Middleton Place Foundation
1-2025 - 12-2025
Regional Policy Committee Chair
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
9-2024
Strategic Advisor / Mentor (Various Early-Stage Companies)
SCbio
1-2024 - 12-2024
Business Advocacy Committee- Chairman
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
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Education
1-1987 - 12-1991
Bachelor's Degree
University of Phoenix
1-1987 - 12-1989
Associate's Degree
Community College of the Air Force
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