Spark Ventures, formerly NewMediaSpark, is a London, England based venture capital firm. They are an early-stage investor in technology, media and healthcare companies in the United Kingdom and Europe which Spark Ventures feel have potential for high growth.
Spark Ventures was founded by Tom Teichman, and in turn co-founded the Garage Soho whose team is mixed with Spark Ventures team.
Spark Ventures has made investments in Antenova, Vivacta, Alchemy Pharmaceuticals, StrategyEye, DEM Solutions, Celona Technologies, Skinkers, Mind Candy, Event Zero and Xention.
They have exited their investments in Oxford Immunotec, IMImobile, OMGPOP, Haemostatix, Skinkers, Event Zero, Touch Clarity, Aspex Semiconductor, Secerno and Nomad Payments.
In March, 2011 Spark Ventures raised their Black Sheep Fund, which offered startups business and brand building support as well as capital. The fund targeted £10 million.
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Funded Companies
People
Andy Betton
Financial Director
Jay Patel
Managing Director
Jonathan Gee
Director
Kiko Duffy
Investment Director
Martin Williams
Director
Nghi Tran
Company Secretary
Satu Hietanen
Financial Controller
Tom Teichman
Founder
William Lu
Director