Spark Capital

Spark Capital Partners, LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 2005, with offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various stages, from seed startups to later-stage companies. Its investment focus spans a wide range of sectors, including internet, mobile, education services, fintech, consumer products, software, media, and technology. Spark Capital aims to support innovative businesses that merge entertainment and technology, particularly in areas like e-commerce, digital media, and consumer services. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $30 million in companies with revenues up to $1 billion and often seeks a board seat to actively engage with its portfolio. Spark Capital is committed to helping founders navigate their unique paths to success.

Coen Armstrong

Investor

Paul Conway

Co-Founder, Co-CFO and General Partner

Clay Fisher

Investor

Nabeel Hyatt

General Partner, Early

Aaditya Jain

Investor

James Kuklinski

General Partner

Alexa Lyons

Co-CFO and General Partner

Connor Mullaney

Investor

Hanseul Nam

Investor

Pravin Patel

Managing Director

Yasmin Razavi

General Partner

Will Reed

General Partner

Natalie Sandman

General Partner, Early

Benjamin Simon

Venture Partner

Kevin Thau

General Partner, Early

Natalie Vais

General Partner, Early

Brian Watson

Investor

P Krishnan

Managing Partner of EAM Business

Past deals in Coworking

Instawork

Series D in 2023
Instawork operates an online job marketplace designed to connect hospitality businesses with qualified workers. The platform automates the recruitment process, allowing businesses to fill job shifts on demand while enabling professionals to choose work that fits their schedules. By streamlining traditional recruiting methods, Instawork creates economic opportunities for both local businesses and workers. The company is rapidly expanding its reach across the United States, focusing on meeting the evolving needs of the hospitality sector.

Airtop

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a shared workspace platform designed to make teams more productive, organized, and collaborative instantly. The company's platform provides rooms that organize all the applications and documents already used in one place, enabling co-workers to manage their recurring appointments, projects, and tasks effectively.

Handshake

Series F in 2022
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.

Instawork

Series C in 2021
Instawork operates an online job marketplace designed to connect hospitality businesses with qualified workers. The platform automates the recruitment process, allowing businesses to fill job shifts on demand while enabling professionals to choose work that fits their schedules. By streamlining traditional recruiting methods, Instawork creates economic opportunities for both local businesses and workers. The company is rapidly expanding its reach across the United States, focusing on meeting the evolving needs of the hospitality sector.

Handshake

Series E in 2021
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.

Handshake

Series D in 2020
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.

Slite

Series A in 2020
Slite is a collaborative software platform that specializes in helping teams organize and communicate effectively through a web and mobile application. Founded in 2017 and based in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Slite enables users to write and manage various types of content, including meeting notes, processes, and collaborative documents. The platform emphasizes ease of collaboration, offering features such as real-time editing, integration with communication tools like Slack, and public link sharing, which facilitate seamless information management within organizations. Slite aims to enhance productivity by allowing teams to work together efficiently, ensuring that knowledge is easily accessible and organized.

Slite

Series A in 2020
Slite is a collaborative software platform that specializes in helping teams organize and communicate effectively through a web and mobile application. Founded in 2017 and based in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Slite enables users to write and manage various types of content, including meeting notes, processes, and collaborative documents. The platform emphasizes ease of collaboration, offering features such as real-time editing, integration with communication tools like Slack, and public link sharing, which facilitate seamless information management within organizations. Slite aims to enhance productivity by allowing teams to work together efficiently, ensuring that knowledge is easily accessible and organized.

Feather

Series B in 2020
Feather Home Inc. operates an online platform that offers furniture and home decor rental services, catering primarily to urban residents seeking affordable furnishing solutions. Established in 2017 and based in New York, the company allows users to rent a variety of high-quality furniture, including items for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and home offices, with the flexibility to renew, swap, buy, or return as their needs change. Feather's service includes free delivery and assembly within a week, helping customers transition from empty spaces to fully furnished homes efficiently. Additionally, the company's circular approach aims to minimize environmental impact by reducing furniture waste, promoting sustainability by keeping furnishings in use and out of landfills.

Justworks

Series E in 2020
Justworks, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides an online platform designed to simplify payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2012, Justworks offers a comprehensive solution that enables employers to manage employment-related responsibilities efficiently. The platform allows businesses to administer payroll, access affordable health insurance, and streamline benefits enrollment. Additionally, it assists in managing employee information, compliance with employment regulations, and organizing important documents. With a focus on customer service, Justworks empowers teams to focus on their core operations by alleviating the complexities of back-office functions.

Homeis

Series A in 2019
Homeis Inc. operates an online social network designed to connect local foreign-born communities. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the platform enables users to share their culture, local knowledge, and experiences, fostering a sense of belonging among diverse groups. Homeis provides both Android and iOS applications, facilitating easy access to its services. The company's mission is to empower foreign-born individuals by transforming their unique perspectives and challenges into vibrant, visible communities. By leveraging technology and innovation, Homeis aims to support these communities, which play a significant role in the lives of their members, through shared insights and mutual support. Since launching its first community in December 2017, Homeis has been focused on expanding its offerings to include more communities, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and connection for those who navigate the complexities of living in a new country while maintaining ties to their cultural roots.

Instawork

Series B in 2019
Instawork operates an online job marketplace designed to connect hospitality businesses with qualified workers. The platform automates the recruitment process, allowing businesses to fill job shifts on demand while enabling professionals to choose work that fits their schedules. By streamlining traditional recruiting methods, Instawork creates economic opportunities for both local businesses and workers. The company is rapidly expanding its reach across the United States, focusing on meeting the evolving needs of the hospitality sector.

Feather

Series A in 2019
Feather Home Inc. operates an online platform that offers furniture and home decor rental services, catering primarily to urban residents seeking affordable furnishing solutions. Established in 2017 and based in New York, the company allows users to rent a variety of high-quality furniture, including items for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and home offices, with the flexibility to renew, swap, buy, or return as their needs change. Feather's service includes free delivery and assembly within a week, helping customers transition from empty spaces to fully furnished homes efficiently. Additionally, the company's circular approach aims to minimize environmental impact by reducing furniture waste, promoting sustainability by keeping furnishings in use and out of landfills.

Owl Labs

Series B in 2019
Owl Labs Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, founded in 2014, that specializes in immersive video conferencing technology. It develops and manufactures smart video conferencing cameras, including the Meeting Owl and Meeting Owl Pro, which feature 360-degree capabilities and are designed to enhance the meeting experience for teams. These cameras automatically focus on the speaker, providing a dynamic and engaging visual experience. Owl Labs products are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms such as Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting, making them versatile tools for remote communication. The company's innovative approach aims to improve collaboration and interaction in virtual meetings.

InVision

Series F in 2018
InVisionApp is a design collaboration platform that serves startups, corporations, and design agencies, facilitating the research, design, review, and testing of products for both web and mobile applications. The platform offers a suite of tools for prototyping, task management, version control, and collaborative feedback, enabling users to effectively brainstorm, create, and develop new ideas. InVisionApp also includes Studio, a tool for screen design that enhances user experience, and provides enterprise solutions such as project management, workflow integration, and security features. With over 5 million users, including all Fortune 100 companies and notable organizations like Airbnb, Amazon, and Netflix, InVision operates as a fully distributed organization with employees across 28 countries. Founded in 2011 by Clark Valberg and Ben Nadel, the company continues to improve team collaboration and streamline workflows across diverse disciplines.

InVision

Series F in 2018
InVisionApp is a design collaboration platform that serves startups, corporations, and design agencies, facilitating the research, design, review, and testing of products for both web and mobile applications. The platform offers a suite of tools for prototyping, task management, version control, and collaborative feedback, enabling users to effectively brainstorm, create, and develop new ideas. InVisionApp also includes Studio, a tool for screen design that enhances user experience, and provides enterprise solutions such as project management, workflow integration, and security features. With over 5 million users, including all Fortune 100 companies and notable organizations like Airbnb, Amazon, and Netflix, InVision operates as a fully distributed organization with employees across 28 countries. Founded in 2011 by Clark Valberg and Ben Nadel, the company continues to improve team collaboration and streamline workflows across diverse disciplines.

Handshake

Series C in 2018
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.

Uncommon Co.

Series A in 2018
Uncommon Co., founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, offers an innovative online recruitment platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the hiring process. The company aims to connect employers with qualified candidates by using its unique AI technology, Uncommon IQ™, which automates the identification of job requirements and matches them with suitable applicants. This platform not only streamlines the recruitment process by automatically sourcing and screening candidates but also focuses on removing barriers that hinder employment opportunities. By doing so, Uncommon Co. seeks to facilitate growth for both individuals and businesses, ultimately delivering life-changing career prospects to job seekers.

Homeis

Seed Round in 2017
Homeis Inc. operates an online social network designed to connect local foreign-born communities. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the platform enables users to share their culture, local knowledge, and experiences, fostering a sense of belonging among diverse groups. Homeis provides both Android and iOS applications, facilitating easy access to its services. The company's mission is to empower foreign-born individuals by transforming their unique perspectives and challenges into vibrant, visible communities. By leveraging technology and innovation, Homeis aims to support these communities, which play a significant role in the lives of their members, through shared insights and mutual support. Since launching its first community in December 2017, Homeis has been focused on expanding its offerings to include more communities, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and connection for those who navigate the complexities of living in a new country while maintaining ties to their cultural roots.

InVision

Series E in 2017
InVisionApp is a design collaboration platform that serves startups, corporations, and design agencies, facilitating the research, design, review, and testing of products for both web and mobile applications. The platform offers a suite of tools for prototyping, task management, version control, and collaborative feedback, enabling users to effectively brainstorm, create, and develop new ideas. InVisionApp also includes Studio, a tool for screen design that enhances user experience, and provides enterprise solutions such as project management, workflow integration, and security features. With over 5 million users, including all Fortune 100 companies and notable organizations like Airbnb, Amazon, and Netflix, InVision operates as a fully distributed organization with employees across 28 countries. Founded in 2011 by Clark Valberg and Ben Nadel, the company continues to improve team collaboration and streamline workflows across diverse disciplines.

Handshake

Series B in 2016
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.

Skillshare

Series B in 2016
Skillshare, Inc. is an online learning community that connects creators from around the world. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the platform offers a diverse range of classes covering topics such as illustration, design, photography, video, and freelancing. Users can participate in online classes, watch video lessons, engage in projects and workshops, and even teach their own classes. By providing access to thousands of courses, Skillshare empowers individuals to explore various skills, from baking to entrepreneurship, fostering creativity and personal development in an accessible format.

Slack

Series E in 2015
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

WorkMarket

Series C in 2015
WorkMarket operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the management of freelancers and contractors for businesses. Founded in 2010, the company offers a comprehensive freelance management system that consolidates various aspects of contractor engagement into a single dashboard. This platform enables companies to automate processes such as onboarding, skill verification, and payment, thereby reducing administrative burdens. Additionally, WorkMarket provides tools for recruiting and managing talent pools, allowing businesses to efficiently engage with professionals and evaluate their performance. Ultimately, WorkMarket aims to enhance productivity and support the growth of organizations by enabling them to build a flexible workforce tailored to their needs.

Coach.me

Series A in 2014
Coach.me is a coaching platform developed by Lift Worldwide, founded in 2011 by Tony Stubblebine and Jon Crosby. Initially launched as a goal tracking community named Lift in 2012, it was relaunched in 2015 to provide expert-level guidance and advice from personal coaches. The platform encompasses six coaching verticals: business, productivity, writing, meditation, health, and habit coaching. This diverse range of coaching services allows users to address workplace challenges and improve their career and lifestyle trajectories. Through its structured approach, Coach.me aims to empower individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Skillshare

Venture Round in 2014
Skillshare, Inc. is an online learning community that connects creators from around the world. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the platform offers a diverse range of classes covering topics such as illustration, design, photography, video, and freelancing. Users can participate in online classes, watch video lessons, engage in projects and workshops, and even teach their own classes. By providing access to thousands of courses, Skillshare empowers individuals to explore various skills, from baking to entrepreneurship, fostering creativity and personal development in an accessible format.

WorkMarket

Series B in 2013
WorkMarket operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the management of freelancers and contractors for businesses. Founded in 2010, the company offers a comprehensive freelance management system that consolidates various aspects of contractor engagement into a single dashboard. This platform enables companies to automate processes such as onboarding, skill verification, and payment, thereby reducing administrative burdens. Additionally, WorkMarket provides tools for recruiting and managing talent pools, allowing businesses to efficiently engage with professionals and evaluate their performance. Ultimately, WorkMarket aims to enhance productivity and support the growth of organizations by enabling them to build a flexible workforce tailored to their needs.

Coach.me

Series A in 2012
Coach.me is a coaching platform developed by Lift Worldwide, founded in 2011 by Tony Stubblebine and Jon Crosby. Initially launched as a goal tracking community named Lift in 2012, it was relaunched in 2015 to provide expert-level guidance and advice from personal coaches. The platform encompasses six coaching verticals: business, productivity, writing, meditation, health, and habit coaching. This diverse range of coaching services allows users to address workplace challenges and improve their career and lifestyle trajectories. Through its structured approach, Coach.me aims to empower individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Pixelapse

Seed Round in 2012
Pixelapse is the best place to share designs and work together. We build tools to improve the design process and make collaboration easier. Pixelapse simplifies version control and makes it accessible for designers to share and discuss their work with their friends, colleagues and the world.

DIY

Seed Round in 2011
DIY Co operates an online community aimed at young people, providing a platform for them to discover new skills and connect with others who share similar interests. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company allows users to build online portfolios where they can showcase their projects and achievements. Participants can earn skill badges by completing various challenges, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation. The platform emphasizes creativity and collaboration, encouraging members to share their work to inspire and learn from one another. As of July 2018, DIY Co functions as a subsidiary of littleBits Electronics Inc.

WorkMarket

Series B in 2011
WorkMarket operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the management of freelancers and contractors for businesses. Founded in 2010, the company offers a comprehensive freelance management system that consolidates various aspects of contractor engagement into a single dashboard. This platform enables companies to automate processes such as onboarding, skill verification, and payment, thereby reducing administrative burdens. Additionally, WorkMarket provides tools for recruiting and managing talent pools, allowing businesses to efficiently engage with professionals and evaluate their performance. Ultimately, WorkMarket aims to enhance productivity and support the growth of organizations by enabling them to build a flexible workforce tailored to their needs.

Skillshare

Series A in 2011
Skillshare, Inc. is an online learning community that connects creators from around the world. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the platform offers a diverse range of classes covering topics such as illustration, design, photography, video, and freelancing. Users can participate in online classes, watch video lessons, engage in projects and workshops, and even teach their own classes. By providing access to thousands of courses, Skillshare empowers individuals to explore various skills, from baking to entrepreneurship, fostering creativity and personal development in an accessible format.

WorkMarket

Series A in 2010
WorkMarket operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the management of freelancers and contractors for businesses. Founded in 2010, the company offers a comprehensive freelance management system that consolidates various aspects of contractor engagement into a single dashboard. This platform enables companies to automate processes such as onboarding, skill verification, and payment, thereby reducing administrative burdens. Additionally, WorkMarket provides tools for recruiting and managing talent pools, allowing businesses to efficiently engage with professionals and evaluate their performance. Ultimately, WorkMarket aims to enhance productivity and support the growth of organizations by enabling them to build a flexible workforce tailored to their needs.
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