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At Brightspark, individual investors can invest with us in VC-grade, exceptional Canadian early-stage tech companies.
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Current opportunity: Invest in BuyBack Booth's Series A Round
BuyBack Booth is modernizing and automating the way cell phone owners trade-in their used devices using proprietary kiosks built on unique hardware and software technology. As prices increase, the trade-in market for phones has become a fast growing opportunity.
Note: This opportunity is open to Canadian accredited investors only.
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Proud winners of two CVCA Deal of the Year Awards and the 2017 Angel of the Year Award
Invest alongside the pros
Our Managing Partners have been VC investors in Canada since 1999
Industry leading returns
In the past 10 years, Brightspark has achieved a 66% internal rate of return*
Portfolio Highlights
We have invested in some of the best early-stage companies in Canada. Here’s a sample of our investments:
Some members of the Brightspark family
Ben ZifkinCEO, Hubba
- Brightspark invested over $2.5M
- Top 3 New Startups Award by KPMG
Marcel LebrunCEO, Radian6
- Brightspark made a 27X return
- CVCA Deal of the Year Award
Frederic LalondeCEO, Hopper
- Brightspark led all seed investments
- Winner of Apple, Google Play, and Webby Awards
Tim SzetoCEO, Nano Magnetics
- Groundbreaking magnet innovation
- Brightspark co-invested with Horizons Ventures
Lindsey GoodchildCEO, Nudge Rewards
- Brightspark led first VC investment
- Customer traction in Canada, U.S., and Australasia
Pierre DonaldsonChairman & CEO, nGuvu
- Revolutionizing the contact center experience
- Brightspark led the first VC round, co-invested with Desjardins Capital
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Jacques Perreault is joining Brightspark as Senior Partner, after spending 10 years at Desjardins Capital where him and his team managed to generate exits of more than $1.25 billion.
Allen and Eva Lau began their careers at Delrina, and Allen founded his first company with Brightspark’s funding and tutelage. Now, with 130 employees and $118 million in funding at Wattpad, they’re looking to invest in the next generation of Canadian startups.
We're excited to announce the launch of Spark, our new online investor platform. Crafted to support our proven investment model, the platform enables our rapidly growing network of investors to easily access opportunities, invest, and review their portfolio online.
What a year it's been! We are thrilled with both our portfolio and Brightspark's own growth.