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 Music Streaming

Studs

Series B in 2021
Studs is focused on transforming the ear piercing experience by offering both online and offline services that promote self-expression and individuality. The company aims to modernize the traditional mall piercing environment, providing a safe and healthy experience for customers. Studs employs a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to delivering personalized ear piercing services and a wide selection of ear jewelry. By celebrating the uniqueness of each individual, Studs seeks to make ear piercing accessible and enjoyable, encouraging customers to embrace their identity through their personal style.

Mountaintop Studios

Series A in 2021
Mountaintop Studios is a game studio creating multiplayer games for players who crave a challenge.

Descript

Series B in 2021
Descript, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in audio and video editing software, founded in 2017. The platform functions as an audio word processor, allowing users, including podcasters, journalists, and musicians, to edit sound files by manipulating text rather than traditional audio waveforms. This innovative approach simplifies audio editing, enabling creators to work with single-track audio clips as easily as they would with written text. Descript's technology is powered by Google Speech, ensuring high transcription accuracy, and offers features such as remote recording, screen recording, overdubbing, and subtitles. By syncing audio with text, users can search audio content by searching the corresponding text, streamlining the editing process and enhancing creative efficiency.

Descript

Series B in 2021
Descript, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in audio and video editing software, founded in 2017. The platform functions as an audio word processor, allowing users, including podcasters, journalists, and musicians, to edit sound files by manipulating text rather than traditional audio waveforms. This innovative approach simplifies audio editing, enabling creators to work with single-track audio clips as easily as they would with written text. Descript's technology is powered by Google Speech, ensuring high transcription accuracy, and offers features such as remote recording, screen recording, overdubbing, and subtitles. By syncing audio with text, users can search audio content by searching the corresponding text, streamlining the editing process and enhancing creative efficiency.

Artifact

Seed Round in 2020
Artifact Company, Inc. is a San Francisco-based business that specializes in creating personal podcasts for users. Founded in 2019, the company offers an online platform where users can connect with professional interviewers to capture and preserve memories with friends and family. Artifact streamlines the process by handling scheduling and hosting interviews, and it provides users with a polished, edited podcast as the final product. This service is designed to help individuals document and share significant life stories in an engaging format.

Studio

Series B in 2019
Studio operates a connected fitness platform that streams live and on-demand classes to users in their homes through a sleek, responsive display. The system personalizes content in real-time by utilizing user feedback and biometric data, allowing access to a diverse range of classes, including cardio, strength training, and yoga. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Studio aims to enhance the fitness experience by combining technology with user engagement to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Discord

Series F in 2018
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and communities. Initially designed for gamers, it has expanded its appeal to various groups, including hobbyists, study groups, and local clubs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Discord enables seamless communication through its instant messaging and digital distribution features, which are accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, facilitating regular interaction without compromising performance during gaming or other activities.

Studio

Series B in 2018
Studio operates a connected fitness platform that streams live and on-demand classes to users in their homes through a sleek, responsive display. The system personalizes content in real-time by utilizing user feedback and biometric data, allowing access to a diverse range of classes, including cardio, strength training, and yoga. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Studio aims to enhance the fitness experience by combining technology with user engagement to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Discord

Series E in 2018
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and communities. Initially designed for gamers, it has expanded its appeal to various groups, including hobbyists, study groups, and local clubs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Discord enables seamless communication through its instant messaging and digital distribution features, which are accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, facilitating regular interaction without compromising performance during gaming or other activities.

Studio

Series A in 2018
Studio operates a connected fitness platform that streams live and on-demand classes to users in their homes through a sleek, responsive display. The system personalizes content in real-time by utilizing user feedback and biometric data, allowing access to a diverse range of classes, including cardio, strength training, and yoga. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Studio aims to enhance the fitness experience by combining technology with user engagement to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Discord

Series D in 2017
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and communities. Initially designed for gamers, it has expanded its appeal to various groups, including hobbyists, study groups, and local clubs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Discord enables seamless communication through its instant messaging and digital distribution features, which are accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, facilitating regular interaction without compromising performance during gaming or other activities.

Bumpers

Seed Round in 2016
Bumpers develops an iOS app that allows users to make apodcast direct from their mobile devices, using the phone's built-in microphones.

MightyTV

Seed Round in 2016
Discover and stream the best of movies and TV with a few easy swipes. MightyTV factors in your personal preferences along with the opinions of trusted friends so you spend less time searching, and more time streaming video you’ll love. We employ A.I. to create truly personalized experiences for our users. Choose from a wide variety of streaming services and sort by price. We keep your needs in mind with every swipe. MightyTV launched in April 2016 and is headquartered in New York City.

Jana

Series C in 2016
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Discord

Series C in 2016
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and communities. Initially designed for gamers, it has expanded its appeal to various groups, including hobbyists, study groups, and local clubs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Discord enables seamless communication through its instant messaging and digital distribution features, which are accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, facilitating regular interaction without compromising performance during gaming or other activities.

SoundHouse

Seed Round in 2016
SoundHouse focuses on working with artists and labels to acquire their music streaming royalty income. Labels and artists will retain their publishing rights while SoundHouse will consider purchasing master rights.

Jana

Venture Round in 2014
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Extension Entertainment

Venture Round in 2012
Exfm is a social music discovery platform that turns the entire web into your personal music library. As you browse the web, exfm gathers every MP3 file you come across, building a music library for you. Exfm makes it incredibly simple to share your favorite music with all your friends. Exfm was founded in March 2010 in New York City.

Extension Entertainment

Seed Round in 2011
Exfm is a social music discovery platform that turns the entire web into your personal music library. As you browse the web, exfm gathers every MP3 file you come across, building a music library for you. Exfm makes it incredibly simple to share your favorite music with all your friends. Exfm was founded in March 2010 in New York City.

Jana

Series A in 2011
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Extension Entertainment

Seed Round in 2010
Exfm is a social music discovery platform that turns the entire web into your personal music library. As you browse the web, exfm gathers every MP3 file you come across, building a music library for you. Exfm makes it incredibly simple to share your favorite music with all your friends. Exfm was founded in March 2010 in New York City.

SendMe

Series D in 2009
SendMe Mobile specializes in direct-to-consumer mobile content subscriptions, offering a diverse array of products including ringtones, games, and wallpapers. The company gained significant traction in February 2008 when it secured a distribution deal with the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, which expanded its catalog to include ringtones from independent artists such as Snoop Dogg and Kottonmouth Kings. Founded by a team with extensive experience in senior management roles at CNET, SendMe Mobile focuses on delivering engaging and varied mobile content to its users.

SendMe

Series C in 2008
SendMe Mobile specializes in direct-to-consumer mobile content subscriptions, offering a diverse array of products including ringtones, games, and wallpapers. The company gained significant traction in February 2008 when it secured a distribution deal with the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, which expanded its catalog to include ringtones from independent artists such as Snoop Dogg and Kottonmouth Kings. Founded by a team with extensive experience in senior management roles at CNET, SendMe Mobile focuses on delivering engaging and varied mobile content to its users.

Buzzwire

Series B in 2007
Buzzwire is a Denver based mobile startup that streams multimedia content (mostly podcasts) to your mobile phone. There are a variety of mobile podcasting services out there Podlinez and Fonpods (deadpool) are two we've covered. However, these services have emphasized backwards compatibility by playing podcasts on specific phone numbers. Instead, Buzzwire relies on your dataplan, playing lists of media through your mobile browser. Creation and management of these play lists can be handled through their (somewhat ugly) website on your desktop browser. You can either add in content from their library of exiting podcasts to lists or upload your own. It works well on my iPhone, playing audio and video through the Quicktime player.

Buzzwire

Series A in 2007
Buzzwire is a Denver based mobile startup that streams multimedia content (mostly podcasts) to your mobile phone. There are a variety of mobile podcasting services out there Podlinez and Fonpods (deadpool) are two we've covered. However, these services have emphasized backwards compatibility by playing podcasts on specific phone numbers. Instead, Buzzwire relies on your dataplan, playing lists of media through your mobile browser. Creation and management of these play lists can be handled through their (somewhat ugly) website on your desktop browser. You can either add in content from their library of exiting podcasts to lists or upload your own. It works well on my iPhone, playing audio and video through the Quicktime player.

SendMe

Series B in 2006
SendMe Mobile specializes in direct-to-consumer mobile content subscriptions, offering a diverse array of products including ringtones, games, and wallpapers. The company gained significant traction in February 2008 when it secured a distribution deal with the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, which expanded its catalog to include ringtones from independent artists such as Snoop Dogg and Kottonmouth Kings. Founded by a team with extensive experience in senior management roles at CNET, SendMe Mobile focuses on delivering engaging and varied mobile content to its users.
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