First Spark Ventures

Venture capital · Menlo Park, California

Founded in 2021, First Spark Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. 14 portfolio companies and 2 funds are on record.

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Portfolio companies
14
Recorded deals
1
1 in last 12M
Last investment
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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
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Fundamental Research Labs▮▮
Normal Computing▮▮
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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

Team
1 people on record — 1 with verified contacts

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What companies does First Spark Ventures invest in?
First Spark Ventures has 14 recorded portfolio companies, including Xona, Fundamental Research Labs, Normal Computing.