Spark
VC Fund
Ngahere, New Zealand
Spark is a VC fund in Ngahere focused on FinTech and Internet. They are not a fund and they are not an incubator; they are a company that builds companies. They focus on Lagos, Nigeria as the gateway to Africa. They focus on well defined and scalable revenue models. They are a collection of internet people.
- Total investments:
- 4
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 25%
Last updated:
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Industries Spark invests in
Stages Spark invests in
Countries Spark invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- FinTech 2 (50%)
- Internet 2 (50%)
- Payments 2 (50%)
- Events 1 (25%)
- Mobile 1 (25%)
Stage
- Seed 2 (50%)
- Series A 1 (25%)
- Series B 1 (25%)
Country
- Nigeria 2 (50%)
- United States 2 (50%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Paystack
|
Paystack lets businesses in Africa accept payments from anyone, anywhere in the world via credit card, debit card, money transfer, and mobile money on their websites or mobile apps. The platform offers easy-to-use features like linking bank accounts, sending money in a few steps, and saving recipients for quick payments. With Paystack, businessescan accept payments from customers anywhere in the world, enhancing their ability to grow and reach new markets. | $1.3M / Seed / Dec 19, 2016 | |
ogaVenue
|
ogaVenue is a marketplace for event venues that lets you Search, Check date availability and Book event venues online. We connect all types of unique venues with those who want to book this venues.Our major aim is to ensure you have a number of various venue types to select from ranging from wedding venues, birthday venues, hotel halls, marquee,pool side, conference halls, Garden, Multi-Purpose hall, Open space, Open Lawn etc.Search, Check date Availability and Book event venues in Nigeria. | $45K / Seed / Aug 18, 2016 | |
Timehop
|
Timehop aggregates past content (photos, tweets, statuses, etc.) and presents it on a daily basis to users' mobile devices. It's an innovative way to recall your past in a way that ties it to the current calendar day. Timehop also offers Nimbus, a best-in-class mobile, in-app header bidding solution. | $10M / Series B / Jul 22, 2014 | |
Coin
|
Coin offers a smart payment device that stores the accounts and information of multiple swipeable cards in one place. Its primary product, Coin 2.0, is an electronic device that allows users to store multiple debit, credit, gift, loyalty, and membership card numbers in a single piece of plastic used for magnetic stripe and NFC tap-to-pay purchases.Its Coin Developer Program, in partnership with MasterCard and Visa, enables wearable manufacturers to seamlessly integrate secure payments into their devices, including fitness trackers, smartwatches, and jewelry. Coin was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California. | $15.5M / Series A / May 05, 2014 |
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FAQ
What does Spark invest in?
Spark invests primarily in FinTech, Internet and Payments startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Nigeria. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Spark last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Spark closed in Dec 2016. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Sep 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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