Brightspark Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

1999

AUM

$500 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Brightspark Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Canada, with a focus on early-stage tech companies. Founded in 1999, it has a team comprised of venture capital veterans and successful ex-operators, aiming to back exceptional Canadian tech startups. Brightspark offers a unique investment model, allowing accredited investors to invest through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

The firm invests primarily in early-stage disruptive tech companies, notably at pre-Series A to Series A stages, and has a strong focus on the Canadian market. Its funds include Brightspark Canadian Opportunities Fund I with a total USD amount of $67.5M. Brightspark also introduced a secondaries transaction program. While its exact assets under management (AUM) aren't listed, the firm actively engages with a growing community of investors.

Notable investments by Brightspark include Hopper, a leading travel app; Deep Sky, focused on scaling carbon removal infrastructure; and others like Jewlr and iStopover. These companies exemplify Brightspark's commitment to supporting tech-driven startups in Canada.

Industry

AI Fintech Consumer Products HealthTech Travel Software Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Financial Services Healthcare Services Security Fashion/Beauty Real Estate

Brightspark Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Brightspark Canadian Opportunities Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Travel HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$60 M	September 2020
Brightspark Canadian Opportunities Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Real Estate SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$100 M	October 2024

Contacts

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Mark Skapinker Managing Partner

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FAQs about Brightspark Ventures

Is Brightspark Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Brightspark Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Brightspark Ventures located?

Brightspark Ventures is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was Brightspark Ventures founded?

Brightspark Ventures was founded in 1999.

What sectors and industries does Brightspark Ventures invest in?

Brightspark Ventures invests in companies and startups in AI, Fintech, Consumer Products, HealthTech, Travel, Software, Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Security, Fashion/Beauty, Real Estate.

What is Brightspark Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Brightspark Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Brightspark Ventures typically invest in?

Brightspark Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Brightspark Ventures investment?

Brightspark Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Brightspark Ventures?

Brightspark Ventures has around $500m assets under management.

When was Brightspark Ventures last fund created?

Brightspark Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2024-10-23

What are the contacts of Brightspark Ventures?

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