Brightspark Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
1999
AUM
$500 M
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Investor profile last updated: 06 October, 2025
Profile
Brightspark Capital is the venture capital firm behind every single investment. Leveraging our network, our reputation, and lessons learned over 25 years in the industry, we invest in some of Canada's top emerging tech companies.
Brightspark Financial is the Exempt Market Dealer that provides accredited investors access to VC investments. We have a fully-automated tech platform that we built in-house, a world-class investor relations team, and ongoing education for tech investors.
Industry
Brightspark Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brightspark Canadian Opportunities Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Travel
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$60 M
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September 2020
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Brightspark Canadian Opportunities Fund II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$100 M
|
October 2024
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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 Pre-seed and Seed, 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 Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Security, Software, Travel, HealthTech, Financial Services, Fintech, 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 Pre-seed, Seed.
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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