Spark Capital

About Spark Capital

Spark Capital is a venture capital firm known for its active engagement in various sectors such as software, IT, hospitality, media, education, business solutions, FinTech, hardware, retail, entertainment, A.I., health tech, blockchain, web security, gaming, analytics, cloud services, developer tools, future of work, human resources, impact, insurance, real estate, deep tech, investment management, mobile, nanotechnology, online social, consumer, pharmaceuticals, and markets focused on women. They were founded in 2005 with headquarters in San Francisco, California, and have an additional founding location in Boston, Massachusetts. They specialize in Early Stage VC, Series A, Series B, Seed, and Pre-seed funding rounds, handling a diverse investment portfolio with a preference for startups led by creative thinkers. Their investment range varies from $5 million to $15 million, aiming for a sweet spot at approximately $10 million per investment. Spark Capital manages assets worth $2.1 billion and approaches investment by placing value on products, communities, design, new markets, and above all, the extraordinary people behind the startups. The firm is committed to differentiating themselves through a philosophy that eschews pattern-matching, recognizing that true innovation requires a distinct perspective and a personal approach. Spark Capital takes pride in their partnership-based approach and their tendency to avoid following the herd, emphasizing their love for distinctive products, authentic human interaction, and the long-term journey of building successful companies.