Spark Capital
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $15M
- Stage
- Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $8.2B
- Sectors
- Fintech, Consumer, Enterprise
- Founded
- 2005
- HQ
- Boston, MA
About Spark Capital
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm based in Boston, MA founded in 2005. Spark Capital invests in products we love by creators we admire across all sectors and stages. The firm focuses on Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Fintech, Consumer, Enterprise. The firm manages $8.2B in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Twitter, Tumblr, Discord, Oculus, Postmates, Affirm and Coinbase. Backs non-consensus product bets with experienced product leaders as partners across consumer and enterprise.
Investment Thesis
“Backs non-consensus product bets with experienced product leaders as partners across consumer and enterprise.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 5
- Latest filing
Spark Capital filed a Form D for 5 fund vehicles between Sep 26, 2024 and Sep 25, 2026.
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| Spark Capital Founders' Fund IX, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| Spark Capital Growth Founders' Fund VI, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| Spark Capital Growth Fund VI-A, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| Spark Capital Growth Fund VI, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| Spark Capital IX, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to Spark Capital by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
Team (8)
James Kuklinski
General Partner, Spark Capital
Jeremy Philips
Partner, Spark Capital
Kevin Thau
General Partner, Spark Capital
Natalie Sandman
General Partner, Spark Capital
Santo Politi
Founder and General Partner, Spark Capital
Todd Dagres
Founder and General Partner, Spark Capital
Will Reed
General Partner, Spark Capital
Yasmin Razavi
General Partner, Spark Capital
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Spark Capital invest at?
Spark Capital primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Where is Spark Capital located?
Spark Capital is headquartered in Boston, MA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Spark Capital focus on?
Spark Capital focuses on investments in Fintech, Consumer, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Spark Capital's typical check size?
Spark Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $15M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Spark Capital have under management?
Spark Capital manages approximately $8.2B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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