Your early-stage VC 

for the long run

Brightspark is a veteran venture capital firm that invests
in exceptional early-stage Canadian tech companies

VC funds

SPV funds

years in the market

$M+

assets under management

OUR MISSION

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)

2008

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.

Highlights

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

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.

Highlights

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

2020

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.

Highlights

$67.5M total fund size
Backed by leading institutions and private investors
12 portfolio companies

TODAY

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.

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OUR PEOPLE

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




DEAL OF THE YEAR
2004
DEAL OF THE YEAR
2011
ANGEL OF THE YEAR
2017




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Invest alongside us

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

NEW
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.


Secondaries

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

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

We make venture capital accessible through innovative funds and investment products.


Learn about investing alongside Brightspark

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


Co-invest alongside a leading venture capital firm

We offer the most flexible way for Family Offices to add venture capital to their portfolio, including a diversified fund, SPVs, and unique co-investment opportunities.