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Mark Essien was born on 18 December, 1980 in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, is a Nigerian entrepreneur. Discover Mark Essien's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?

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Occupation Entrepreneur, software developer
Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 18 December, 1980
Birthday 18 December
Birthplace Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
Nationality Nigeria

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Who Is Mark Essien's Wife?

His wife is Jenni Naiaretti (m. 2017)

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Mark Essien Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mark Essien worth at the age of 43 years old? Mark Essien’s income source is mostly from being a successful Entrepreneur. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Mark Essien's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Entrepreneur

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1980

Mark Anthony Essien (born 18 December 1980 in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, software developer and startup investor.

He is the founder and CEO of Hotels.ng, one of the first online hotel booking websites in Nigeria.

2013

Before he founded Hotels.ng in 2013, Essien had previously built a file sharing software called Gnumm (acquired by Snoopstar.com), followed by a language learning startup called Ingolingo.

In 2013, Essien founded Hotels.ng.

Spark.ng made an initial investment of $75,000 and another investment of $150,000.

2015

In 2015, the company secured additional investment funding of $1.2 million from international investors EchoVC Pan-Africa Fund, a seed-stage technology fund, and Omidyar Network, the investment vehicle of eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.

Essien stepped down as the CEO of HNG Internships, a programme he founded to solve the Nigerian software engineering talent problem.

He handed over to Seyi Onifade

In 2015, Essien made the Forbes list of the 30 youngest entrepreneurs in Africa.

He has also been nominated for the Nigeria Future awards amongst others.

2016

In 2016, Hotels.ng co-invested with Jason Njoku and Spark in OgaVenue, an events booking platform.

Essien serves as a director on the board of OgaVenue.

Essien is a frequent TEDx speaker.

He has delivered talks on leveraging networks to build a business and how Africa can lead in the global technology space, speaking at TEDxEuston and TEDxGbagada respectively.

2018

On 8 April 2018 Essien married Jenni Naiaretti, who is also a developer.