SPARKLABS MANAGEMENT
SPARKLABS MANAGEMENT is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series C+ fund in the US, Asia, South Korea, Southeast Asia and Taiwan investing in AI, Enterprise, Fintech, collaboration-tools, beauty, music-tech, educational-software, business-productivity and technology.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series C+
- Sectors
- AI, Enterprise, Fintech, collaboration-tools, beauty, music-tech, educational-software, business-productivity, technology
- Invests in
- US-wide, Asia, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Taiwan
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2013
- Website
- sparklabsglobal.com
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
They focus on catalyzing startup growth from local to global, primarily investing in pre-seed and seed-stage technology companies. Their strategy involves identifying talented entrepreneurs building category-defining businesses across various sectors, with a notable emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI), having launched a dedicated AI fund and invested in numerous AI startups. SparkLabs operates globally, with a presence in the U.S. and Asia, and specific funds targeting regions like South Korea and Southeast Asia. They also function as an accelerator and incubator, providing hands-on support. Specific fund sizes mentioned include the SparkLabs AIM AI Fund ($50 million), a $50 million early-stage fund for South Korea and Southeast Asia, and the SparkLabs-Shinhan Opportunity Fund 1 (KRW 10.1 million, approx. $8,500 USD) which invested in 13 startups. The typical check size per investment is not explicitly detailed. Founders can submit pitches via the SparkLabs Global Ventures website. The New York office is located at 833 Broadway, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10003. Legal names include SparkLabs Global Ventures Management LLC and SparkLabs Management, LLC. Headquarters are in Palo Alto, California, USA, and Seoul, South Korea.
Common questions
Does SPARKLABS MANAGEMENT invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. SPARKLABS MANAGEMENT lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
Where does SPARKLABS MANAGEMENT invest?
SPARKLABS MANAGEMENT invests in the US, Asia, South Korea, Southeast Asia and Taiwan.