Spark Capital

Spark Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco with offices in Boston and New York. It invests in startups across the United States, spanning early-stage to growth opportunities, focusing on software, internet, media, consumer products and services, fintech, and information technology. The firm backs companies across sectors such as software-as-a-service, digital media, online platforms, and technology-driven consumer products, often supporting ventures at the intersection of entertainment and technology, e-commerce, and education technology. It typically makes investments from formative rounds up to larger growth rounds, and seeks to take a board seat in portfolio companies to help guide strategy and growth. Notable investments include Twitter, Discord, Anthropic, Cruise, Niantic, Oculus, Warby Parker, and Tumblr, illustrating a history of backing influential products and teams.

Coen Armstrong

Investor

Paul Conway

General Partner

Todd Dagres

Partner

Alex Finkelstein

General Partner

Clay Fisher

Investor

Past deals in Hardware

Retym

Series D in 2025
Retym is a startup focused on semiconductor technology. It aims to revolutionize the data center and telecommunications industries through its innovative solutions. The company's team comprises experienced ASIC designers, optical communications experts, and seasoned investors.

Lumafield

Series C in 2025
Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.

MatX

Series A in 2024
MatX is a company that designs and manufactures computer chips. Its focus is on developing a high-performance computing platform tailored for artificial general intelligence (AGI). MatX's expertise lies in advanced hardware design, optimizing solutions for large language models, graphics processing units, and various machine learning frameworks. The company aims to empower developers and programmers to create AI applications that are faster, more efficient, and cost-effective.

Enfabrica

Series C in 2024
Enfabrica develops hardware, software, and system technologies to tackle interconnect bottlenecks in AI and accelerated computing workloads. It designs networking chips and converged memory fabric silicon and software to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency across hyper-scale cloud, edge, enterprise, and automotive infrastructure. The company focuses on technologies such as Compute Express Link to enable multi-GPU configurations and higher interconnect bandwidth, addressing bottlenecks in modern AI and data-intensive systems.

Framework

Series A in 2024
Framework designs consumer electronics products with sustainability and customization in mind. Their flagship product is the Framework Laptop, available in 13" and 16" variants, offering modularity for easy upgrades, repairs, and personalization.

Sesame AI

Series A in 2023
Sesame AI is a technology company developing software and hardware products.

Owl Labs

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2014, Owl Labs specializes in developing immersive video conferencing technology. Its flagship product, the Meeting Owl, is a smart conference camera that captures a 360° view of meeting spaces and automatically focuses on speakers. It's compatible with popular video conferencing software like Google Hangouts and Skype.

Lumafield

Series B in 2022
Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.

Framework

Series A in 2022
Framework designs consumer electronics products with sustainability and customization in mind. Their flagship product is the Framework Laptop, available in 13" and 16" variants, offering modularity for easy upgrades, repairs, and personalization.

Stoke Space

Series A in 2021
Stoke Space is a company dedicated to developing a fully reusable medium-lift rocket known as Nova, which aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable access to space. The company focuses on creating rockets that deliver satellites in a manner that is low-cost, on-demand, and capable of daily flights. By emphasizing environmental stewardship, Stoke Space seeks to significantly reduce atmospheric impact and facilitate dynamic space operations. With its vertically integrated design and manufacturing capabilities, the company is positioned to accelerate the growth of the space economy while promoting sustainable practices in the aerospace industry.

Droplette

Series B in 2021
Droplette Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in innovative skincare technology through its needle-free device designed for the transdermal delivery of active ingredients. This patent-pending system allows for the administration of drugs significantly larger than those achievable with traditional methods, ensuring deep penetration into the skin over large areas. The painless, contact-free device generates no disposables, offering a portable solution for delivering antibiotics to treat serious skin ulcers and infections, thereby minimizing the risks of secondary complications and antibiotic resistance. Additionally, the company is exploring future applications for localized delivery of chemotherapeutics for skin cancer and anti-aging treatments, aiming to enhance skincare routines while avoiding harmful chemicals.

Spinn

Series B in 2021
Internet of things meets coffee marketplace. Spinn makes connected coffee machines that makes coffee using patented centrifugal technology. The taste of the coffee is consistently described by coffee professionals as smooth, creamy and velvety. The machine auto-replenishes using a 'beanlist' users compile from a marketplace for local coffee roasters. A better version of coffee.

Lightmatter

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Lightmatter is an artificial intelligence hardware company that specializes in integrated optical technology. It designs photonic chips to enable data processing and communication through light signals, aiming to improve efficiency and scalability for AI data centers.

Particle

Series C in 2019
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

reMarkable

Series A in 2019
reMarkable designs and manufactures a digital writing device that mimics paper, using a high‑friction screen that allows natural handwriting. The tablet converts handwritten notes to typed text in real time, supports annotation, and organizes documents with folders and tags. It syncs with cloud services and companion apps for desktop and mobile, enabling users to capture, access, and manage content across devices in a distraction‑free setting. Founded in 2013 by Magnus Wanberg, the company is based in Oslo, Norway.

Owl Labs

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2014, Owl Labs specializes in developing immersive video conferencing technology. Its flagship product, the Meeting Owl, is a smart conference camera that captures a 360° view of meeting spaces and automatically focuses on speakers. It's compatible with popular video conferencing software like Google Hangouts and Skype.

Lightmatter

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Lightmatter is an artificial intelligence hardware company that specializes in integrated optical technology. It designs photonic chips to enable data processing and communication through light signals, aiming to improve efficiency and scalability for AI data centers.

CTRL-Labs

Venture Round in 2019
CTRL-Labs develops neural interface technologies that enable humans to interact with machines using natural movements and thoughts. Their flagship product, CTRL-kit, is a wireless, non-invasive electromyography device that translates neural signals into control for applications in XR, robotics, productivity, and clinical research.

CTRL-Labs

Series B in 2018
CTRL-Labs develops neural interface technologies that enable humans to interact with machines using natural movements and thoughts. Their flagship product, CTRL-kit, is a wireless, non-invasive electromyography device that translates neural signals into control for applications in XR, robotics, productivity, and clinical research.

Lightmatter

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Lightmatter is an artificial intelligence hardware company that specializes in integrated optical technology. It designs photonic chips to enable data processing and communication through light signals, aiming to improve efficiency and scalability for AI data centers.

CTRL-Labs

Series A in 2017
CTRL-Labs develops neural interface technologies that enable humans to interact with machines using natural movements and thoughts. Their flagship product, CTRL-kit, is a wireless, non-invasive electromyography device that translates neural signals into control for applications in XR, robotics, productivity, and clinical research.

Particle

Series B in 2017
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

North

Series B in 2016
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

Pixie Technology

Series B in 2016
Pixie Technology, Inc. is a company that specializes in enhancing the Internet of Things by integrating location awareness into everyday items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Pixie has developed a unique technology platform known as the Location of Things, which allows users to track, locate, and organize their belongings with precision. This system utilizes a location-aware sensor network that is accurate to inches, enabling individuals to navigate to tagged items effortlessly. Pixie promotes an open ecosystem, encouraging developers and manufacturers to create innovative location-based applications, thereby fostering a Do-it-Yourself approach to the Internet of Your Everything. Through its online offerings, Pixie aims to simplify item management for consumers while bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds.

Snap

Series F in 2016
Snap Inc. is a United States technology and social media company best known for Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that enables users to send ephemeral photos and videos, share Stories, and access augmented reality features. The company also offers Camera, Chat, Memories, Discover, and Snap Map to enhance communication and content discovery, and has produced Spectacles, a line of wearable camera hardware. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was founded in 2010 and focuses on camera-based experiences that blend messaging, AR effects, and interactive media for a global audience.

Pixie Technology

Venture Round in 2014
Pixie Technology, Inc. is a company that specializes in enhancing the Internet of Things by integrating location awareness into everyday items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Pixie has developed a unique technology platform known as the Location of Things, which allows users to track, locate, and organize their belongings with precision. This system utilizes a location-aware sensor network that is accurate to inches, enabling individuals to navigate to tagged items effortlessly. Pixie promotes an open ecosystem, encouraging developers and manufacturers to create innovative location-based applications, thereby fostering a Do-it-Yourself approach to the Internet of Your Everything. Through its online offerings, Pixie aims to simplify item management for consumers while bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds.

Oculus

Series B in 2013
Oculus, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is a company focused on advancing virtual reality technology to enhance how individuals interact with digital content. The Oculus platform supports devices such as Rift and Samsung's Gear VR, allowing users to experience immersive environments and engage in activities with others across the globe. One of its notable products, Oculus Medium, is a virtual reality sculpting tool that facilitates the creation and painting of digital sculptures specifically for use with the Oculus Rift. This application empowers users to sculpt, model, and paint in a fully immersive setting, enabling the design of characters, objects, and artistic works with ease. Oculus aims to revolutionize the gaming experience and broaden the possibilities of virtual interaction through its innovative technology.

Oculus

Series A in 2013
Oculus, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is a company focused on advancing virtual reality technology to enhance how individuals interact with digital content. The Oculus platform supports devices such as Rift and Samsung's Gear VR, allowing users to experience immersive environments and engage in activities with others across the globe. One of its notable products, Oculus Medium, is a virtual reality sculpting tool that facilitates the creation and painting of digital sculptures specifically for use with the Oculus Rift. This application empowers users to sculpt, model, and paint in a fully immersive setting, enabling the design of characters, objects, and artistic works with ease. Oculus aims to revolutionize the gaming experience and broaden the possibilities of virtual interaction through its innovative technology.

North

Series A in 2013
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

IPWireless

Series A in 2009
IPWireless is a pioneering company specializing in the development of next-generation wireless solutions, including silicon, software, and network infrastructure based on the 3GPP mobile standard. The company focuses on delivering innovative wireless broadband and broadcast services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes large mobile network operators, government agencies, and device manufacturers. By providing high-performance, reliable solutions, IPWireless enables its clients to maintain competitive advantages and meet the evolving demands of their subscribers. Their offerings are designed to enhance critical communications, particularly in public safety and other essential services, ensuring that users receive the speed and reliability necessary for modern wireless applications.

Intune Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Intune Networks is a developer of innovative optical switching systems aimed at enhancing telecommunications infrastructure. The company has created a groundbreaking networking technology that enables telecom operators to construct simpler, more efficient networks with significantly improved connectivity. By utilizing tuneable lasers and the emerging Optical Burst Switching (OBS) standard, Intune's optical Ethernet switch fabric allows real-time packet switching over long distances, spanning hundreds of kilometers. This approach not only simplifies network complexity but also minimizes the number of required components, enabling instant bandwidth availability at any point within the network. Intune's solutions are designed to help carriers virtualize connectivity and transform mobile transport networks, positioning the company as a key player in the telecommunications sector.

Bug Labs

Venture Round in 2008
Bug Labs is a technology company based in New York that specializes in developing tools and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. The company's flagship product is BUG, a modular hardware system that allows users to create custom digital devices by combining various modules such as LCD screens, cameras, GPS units, and sensors. Bug Labs also offers Swarm, a REST-based messaging platform for IoT, and dweet and freeboard, software platforms for data storage, alerts, and user management. Additionally, the company provides prototyping services including systems integration, hardware solution design, and application development workshops, as well as private labeling services to support custom website development and mobile applications. Bug Labs serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 100 companies, developers, and non-technical innovators.

Intune Networks

Venture Round in 2007
Intune Networks is a developer of innovative optical switching systems aimed at enhancing telecommunications infrastructure. The company has created a groundbreaking networking technology that enables telecom operators to construct simpler, more efficient networks with significantly improved connectivity. By utilizing tuneable lasers and the emerging Optical Burst Switching (OBS) standard, Intune's optical Ethernet switch fabric allows real-time packet switching over long distances, spanning hundreds of kilometers. This approach not only simplifies network complexity but also minimizes the number of required components, enabling instant bandwidth availability at any point within the network. Intune's solutions are designed to help carriers virtualize connectivity and transform mobile transport networks, positioning the company as a key player in the telecommunications sector.
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