There at the spark, here for the long run

​​We back exceptional Canadian early-stage tech companies that are building the future.

1

VC funds

9

SPV funds

7

years in the market

$155M+

assets under management

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 investments


Fuelling Canadian tech success stories
since the beginnings of the Internet

1988

Delrina Corporation

One of Canada's first and largest software companies, co-founded by Mark Skapinker. The team notably invented WinFax, one of the most popular Windows programs of all time.

Highlights

600+ tech jobs created
Public listing on the TSE and NASDAQ
Sold to Symantec Corporation in 1995 for over US$400 million

1999

Brightspark Labs (First VC Fund + incubator)

One of the first tech incubators in Canada, Brightspark Labs provided a combination of services to tech startups: funding, mentorship, networking, training, and even office space.

Highlights

Think Dynamics (acquired by IBM in 2002)
Servicesoft (acquired by Broadbase in 2000)
Borderfree (acquired by Canada Post in 2003)

2004

Brightspark Fund II

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.

Highlights

Radian6 (acquired by Salesforce in 2011)
Protecode (acquired by Synopsis in 2015)
Hopper (US$3.5B valuation)