Brightspark Ventures

Think Dynamics (acquired by IBM in 2002) Servicesoft (acquired by Broadbase in 2000) Borderfree (acquired by Canada Post in 2003) Brightspark leveraged its ability to identify emerging technologies ready for disruption, as well as teams capable of leading this change Generated returns that are in the upper top quartile in Canada

Radian6 (acquired by Salesforce in 2011) Protecode (acquired by Synopsis in 2015) Hopper (US$3 5B valuation)

Brightspark continues to invest and innovate

Brightspark provided funding and mentorship to early-stage technology companies It also founded many new innovative businesses that spawned the next generation of Canadian tech leaders

Jewlr Tira Wireless iStopover (acquired by 9flats in 2012)

Brightspark democratizes venture capital

Brightspark spins the venture capital model on its head, and makes its investments available to accredited investors via SPVs We continue to invest in some of Canada’s most promising tech companies

$50M+ invested with this model Growing community of 5,000 investors Launch of the innovative Secondaries transaction program

Brightspark Canadian Opportunities Fund I

Brightspark launches a VC fund to capitalize on the massive momentum of the Canadian tech market Focus on disruptive tech companies in their pre-Series A to Series A stage

$67 5M total fund size Backed by leading institutions and private investors 12 portfolio companies

Be a part of our story

We are on a mission to invest in Canada's best early-stage companies, while democratizing access to the VC asset class

A wide range of investment and operational expertise

Our team of VC veterans, successful ex-operators, and a new generation of future GPs is the magic behind our award-winning investments

Backing the exceptional teams that are building the future

We invest in talented and experienced entrepreneurs at an early-stage of their business, and support them as they grow into industry-dominating tech companies

Discover innovative ways to invest in the venture capital asset class alongside one of the most reputable firms in the country

Brightspark Canadian Opportunities Fund II

A new fund that will invest in a diversified portfolio of early-stage Canadian tech companies

Deal by Deal: Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)

Access a flow of curated VC opportunities and only invest in the ones that fit your criteria

Buy the SPV holdings of other Brightspark investors, or sell yours for early liquidity

Join our network of 5,000+ investors and start investing alongside us today

We make venture capital accessible through innovative funds and investment products

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We partner with leading institutions that want access to the VC asset class

Co-invest alongside a leading venture capital firm