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§ Venture Capital · Europe, USA, Africa, LatAm, India, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Israel, ANZ, MENA
Learn which startups Sparkmind.vc invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Kai Talas).
Key people at Sparkmind.vc.
Sparkmind.vc operates as an early-stage venture capital fund, building a focused portfolio within the transformative sectors of learning and security. The firm strategically invests in ventures addressing knowledge scaling in the AI age and enhancing Europe's digital and societal security. Its investment thesis centers on fostering innovations delivering significant impact within these specialized domains.
Founded in 2019, Sparkmind.vc emerged from the vision of key partners Kai Talas, Vesa Laakso, and Managing Partner Marko Kyyrönen. The Helsinki-based firm was established with the insight that profound shifts in educational technology and security infrastructure presented opportunities for specialized capital and guidance. The founders recognized a growing need for focused investment to accelerate progress.
Sparkmind.vc's fund serves entrepreneurs and early-stage companies across Europe developing solutions in learning and security. The firm envisions a future where its portfolio companies lead in shaping how knowledge is disseminated and secured, particularly leveraging artificial intelligence. Its mission is to enable industry leaders to scale innovations and create lasting impact across the European market.
Sparkmind.vc operates as an early-stage venture capital fund, building a focused portfolio within the transformative sectors of learning and security. The firm strategically invests in ventures addressing knowledge scaling in the AI age and enhancing Europe's digital and societal security. Its investment thesis centers on fostering innovations delivering significant impact within these specialized domains.
Founded in 2019, Sparkmind.vc emerged from the vision of key partners Kai Talas, Vesa Laakso, and Managing Partner Marko Kyyrönen. The Helsinki-based firm was established with the insight that profound shifts in educational technology and security infrastructure presented opportunities for specialized capital and guidance. The founders recognized a growing need for focused investment to accelerate progress.
Sparkmind.vc's fund serves entrepreneurs and early-stage companies across Europe developing solutions in learning and security. The firm envisions a future where its portfolio companies lead in shaping how knowledge is disseminated and secured, particularly leveraging artificial intelligence. Its mission is to enable industry leaders to scale innovations and create lasting impact across the European market.
Sparkmind.vc has 7 tracked investments across 7 companies. The latest tracked deal is $9.0M Series A in Tiney in May 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | Tiney | $9.0M Series A | Stanislas DE Joussineau | Portfolion, Rubio Impact Ventures |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Complori | $3.8M Seed | — | Educapital, FJ Labs, Speedinvest |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Swap Language | $2.1M Seed | Mediahuis Ventures, Sparkmind.vc | — |
| May 1, 2023 | Oneday | $6.0M Series A | Morgan Flager | Ananda Impact Ventures, Brighteye Ventures, Concept Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, FJ Labs, Habico Invest, Playfair Capital, Round2 Capital Partners, Simon Rogerson, Victor Pancic, CFA, Flint Capital, Outward VC, Green Park & Golf Ventures, Spieker Partners |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Kide Science | $1.0M Seed | Sparkmind.vc | Tesi |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Vygo | $2.0M Pre-Seed | Sparkmind.vc | Angel Investment Network, Australian Catholic University, SuperCharger Ventures |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Fuzu | $3.8M Series A | Sparkmind.vc | Aucfan, Finnfund, Kepple Africa Ventures, Seedstars International Ventures |
Key people at Sparkmind.vc.