Spark Angel Network

The Spark Angel Network’s vision is to become “Durham & Northumberland’s Angels” for members seeking superior financial returns from innovative, emerging technology firms and those who want to participate in a creative and interesting local organization that respects and practices high ethical standards.

Kristen Marumoto

General Partner

3 past transactions

Enthusiast Gaming

Angel Round in 2016
Enthusiast Gaming is a digital media company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2013, that focuses on creating an extensive online community for video gamers globally. The company operates the largest gaming platform in North America and the United Kingdom, encompassing three primary areas: media, entertainment, and esports. Its digital media platform features around 100 gaming-related websites and 1,000 YouTube channels, generating approximately 4.2 billion views each month. Enthusiast Gaming also owns Luminosity Gaming, a prominent esports franchise with seven professional teams, including those competing in Overwatch and Call of Duty. Additionally, the company organizes major gaming events, such as the Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo in Canada and Pocket Gamer Connects in Europe, reaching over 300 million gaming enthusiasts monthly through its integrated ecosystem.

Hockeystick

Seed Round in 2016
Hockeystick operates an online financial data platform that connects startups with potential funders. Its cloud-based system automates data collection and reporting, providing private equity funds, venture capitalists, lenders, and companies with comprehensive reports and analytics. This enables users to monitor their portfolios effectively and drive growth. By enhancing transparency and communication, Hockeystick ensures that investors are well-informed about the businesses they support, allowing them to engage more actively, whether through strategic advice or facilitating future financing rounds.

HTBASE

Angel Round in 2016
HTBASE delivers a unique Composable IT infrastructure solution to medium and large enterprises with its software-defined platform. Their goal is to enable organizations to transform their operations and deliver technology solutions on an efficient way. Through innovative product and services, HTBASE accelerates the journey to cloud computing in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way.
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