The Brightspark Blog
Brightspark's approach with transformative technologies
Éléonore Jarry-Ferron from Brightspark's venture team explains Brightspark's approach with transformative technologies and the importance of timing
Mar 05, 2020
An exciting time to be investing in venture capital
Éléonore Jarry-Ferron from Brightspark's venture team shares why she thinks now is an exciting time to be investing in venture capital.
Mar 04, 2020
How Brightspark's investment model works
Accredited investors of every size, from family offices to individuals, can access venture capital deals through Brightspark. Mark Skapinker, Brightspark's Managing Partner, explains in this video how it all works.
Mar 04, 2020
Our excitement for the Canadian marketplace
Mark Skapinker, Brightspark's Managing Partner, identifies the key reasons why individual investors should be excited about the Canadian marketplace.
Mar 04, 2020
Brightspark's industry-agnostic approach
We're often asked about what tech sector we focus on and the short answer is: there isn’t one. Brightspark's Managing Partner, Mark Skapinker, explains why our industry-agnostic approach gets us some of the best companies in Canada.
Mar 04, 2020
Our golden rule with CEOs
After 25 years of being VCs, the bad news doesn't make us panic - we know that they are an inevitable part of the journey for startups.
Mar 03, 2020
Why Brightspark disrupted its investment model
Brightspark's Managing Partner, Mark Skapinker, explains how a shift in the Canadian market motivated us to change our investment model.
Mar 05, 2020
About Brightspark
Jan 17, 2020
Investor Spotlight: Earl Stuart
Earl Stuart, an investor in Brightspark's network, shares why he invests in venture capital investment opportunities alongside Brightspark.
Jan 09, 2020
Investor Spotlight: Alexandre Thibault
We interviewed Alexandre Thibault, an investor in Brightspark's network, on his experience. Learn why he builds his portfolio of venture capital investments with Brightspark.
Mar 04, 2020
What Brightspark looks for when we evaluate companies
Finding the right match is more of an art than a science. Brightspark's Managing Partner, Mark Skapinker, shares the general criteria that we look for when evaluating companies.