Spark Capital overview
Stories about Spark Capital
Spark Capital holds final closing of sixth fund
The Boston-based firm raised $450 million for its startup fund.
Spark Capital holds final closing of third growth fund
The Boston-based venture capital firm surpasses target with $900 million in commitments.
NYSTRS commits $250m in Q1
The public pension committed to Spark Capital, Pine Brook Capital Partners and KKR Asia, and was considering commitments to Highland Capital and Olympus.
Massachusetts commits more than $300m to PE
Massachusetts’ $44bn pension has committed to GTCR, Montagu and Spark Capital recently, as well as to Insight Ventures co-investment funds.
Airport fast lane purveyor raises $44.4m
Spark Capital and Syncom Venture Partners have led a second round of funding to help Clear expand its US footprint.
Spark closes second venture fund on $360m
The Boston, Massachusetts-based venture firm has closed its second fund on $360 million.
Spark Capital contact information
Offices
200 Clarendon Street, Floor 59, Boston, 02116, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Jeff Doran | Job titleGeneral Partner and Head of Investor Relations | LocationBoston, United States | Email  ----- |
| Key ContactMs. Alexa Lyons | Job titleChief Financial Officer and General Partner | LocationBoston, United States | Email -------- |
| Mr. Paul Conway | Job titleCo-founder and Chief Financial Officer | LocationBoston, United States | Email -------- |
| Mr. Todd Dagres | Job titleCo-founder and Partner Emeritus | LocationBoston, United States | Email --------- |
Spark Capital funds managed
Closed funds: 28
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Fund size ----- | Close dateAug 2026 | Strategy -------- | |
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LACERS reveals new PE commitments
The Los Angeles-based pension has been recommended to make commitments worth $110m across four funds.
Side Letter: Partners Group ponders China
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MassPRIM strengthens VC connections
The pension fund made $111m of commitments across three private equity funds.
Side Letter: PE's top growth funds; APAC's deal drop; ESG's cost controversy
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TCDRS approves over $450m in commitments
The US public pension has allocated new commitments to private equity.