Spartan Group

Q: When was Spartan Group last fund created?

Spartan Group last fund was created/launched in 2022-03-22.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

$500 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Spartan Group is a prominent player in the Web3 investment space, headquartered in APAC and founded in 2017. The firm was co-founded by industry veterans Melody He and Casper B. Johansen, who bring extensive experience from finance, investment banking, and venture capital. Spartan Group boasts a diverse and seasoned team with global reach, and is widely recognized for its active involvement in Web3 M&A deals and capital raises.

The firm serves the crypto and blockchain industry through a multi-strategy approach, operating four distinct funds: Liquid, DeFi, Gaming & Metaverse, and Market Neutral. Spartan Group focuses on advising and investing in companies at various stages, leveraging a $500 million asset under management to support its investments globally. Their strategic partnerships and advisory services provide a robust platform for navigating the fast-evolving landscape of crypto assets.

Notable investments by Spartan Group include 1Inch, a decentralized finance ecosystem that aids in trading and tracking digital assets, and other companies pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology. Their portfolio reflects their commitment to supporting transformative Web3 ventures and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Industry

Software Security Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Gaming Fintech Digital Sports/SportsTech Blockchain/Crypto AI Web3

Spartan Group Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Web3 Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Blockchain/Crypto Web3	Seed	Asia	$5-10 m	$100 M	March 2022
Spartan Group DeFi Venture Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Blockchain/Crypto	Seed	Asia	$5-10 m	$110 M	June 2021

Contacts

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Kelvin Koh Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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Leeor Groen Managing Director

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FAQs about Spartan Group

Is Spartan Group a venture capital or private equity firm?

Spartan Group is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Spartan Group located?

Spartan Group is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Spartan Group founded?

Spartan Group was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does Spartan Group invest in?

Spartan Group invests in companies and startups in Software, Security, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Gaming, Fintech, Digital, Sports/SportsTech, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Web3.

What is Spartan Group geographical focus of investments?

Spartan Group invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Spartan Group typically invest in?

Spartan Group invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Spartan Group investment?

Spartan Group usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Spartan Group?

Spartan Group has around $500m assets under management.

When was Spartan Group last fund created?

Spartan Group last fund was created/launched in 2022-03-22

What are the contacts of Spartan Group?

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