First Spark Ventures key facts
- First Spark Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California with 14 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Xona, Fundamental Research Labs, Normal Computing.
- First Spark Ventures has 2 funds on record, raising $171.4M across the 2 that report a size.
- The team roster lists 1 person.
About First Spark Ventures
Founded in 2021, First Spark Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The firm seeks to invest during the pre-seed, seed, and series A stages. The firm seeks to invest in deep-tech startups with a focus on biotechnology, advanced computation, cyber-physical systems, and advanced materials sectors.
First Spark Ventures portfolio at a glance
14 portfolio companies are on record for First Spark Ventures, including Xona, Fundamental Research Labs and Normal Computing.
9 of the 14 carry a recorded valuation.
First Spark Ventures funds
2 funds are on record for First Spark Ventures, totalling $171 million across the 2 that report a size. The most recent is First Spark Opportunities Fund, L.P. (2022 vintage), $56.5 million.
First Spark Ventures team
1 person is on record at First Spark Ventures. Senior names include Manish Kothari (Founding Managing Partner). 1 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
14 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xona | Aerospace | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Fundamental Research Labs | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Normal Computing | Automation/Workflow Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
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Funds
2 recorded- First Spark Opportunities Fund, L.P.2022$56.5M
- First Spark Venture Fund, L.P.2021$114.9M
$171.4M raised across the 2 funds that report a size
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Frequently asked about First Spark Ventures
- What companies does First Spark Ventures invest in?
- First Spark Ventures has 14 recorded portfolio companies, including Xona, Fundamental Research Labs, Normal Computing.