Sparkmind.vc
Overview
Sparkmind.vc is a Nordic venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage education technology companies across Europe. The firm focuses on teams transforming various educational sectors, including early childhood, K-12, higher, secondary, and vocational education, as well as corporate and lifelong learning. Their investment strategy encompasses a broad geographic area, with a particular emphasis on Northern Europe, while maintaining a European-wide mandate. Sparkmind.vc's fund size is €55 million, launched in January 2020, and they invest from pre-seed to Series A stages, with initial investments typically ranging from €500,000 to €1.5 million, and follow-on capacity up to €5.5 million per company. The firm's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across different educational sectors. Notable investments include Fuzu, a lifelong learning platform; Kide Science, an early childhood education company; Playvation, focusing on early childhood education; Canopy, a lifelong learning provider; and Lexplore, a K-12 education company. Other investments encompass Dugga, Fretello, Freeed, Wonderway, Vygo, Smowltech, English Quest, BibliU, Cleverly, OneDay, Female Invest, Bina, FourthRev, Tomorrow University, Swap Language, Pandatron, Tiney, Autovio, Sora Schools, and Steam Academy. Sparkmind.vc is committed to responsible investment practices, adhering to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and following the Professional Standards and Code of Conduct of Invest Europe. The firm is an active member of the Finnish Venture Capital Association (FVCA) and engages in various co-operative organizations to promote the development of the venture capital industry and support education sector growth companies. Their approach emphasizes transparency, equal opportunities, and proactive engagement with stakeholders to foster long-term relationships and sustainable growth.
Investment Focus
- Focus on education sector
- Early-stage companies
- Geographic focus on Europe, particularly Northern Europe
Portfolio Companies
Get the full list of 54,000+ investors
Sparkmind.vc and every other firm and angel in the database — as one spreadsheet you keep.
$19one-time payment · no subscription- All 54,000+ investors — VC firms, private equity, family offices and angels
- The key person to contact at each one, with their job title
- Their work email address
- Their phone number
- Their LinkedIn profile
- Delivered as a single .xlsx file — download it as many times as you like
Every profile on this site is one row of the file, with the contact details masked — browse a few before you buy.
Frequently asked questions about Sparkmind.vc
What sectors does Sparkmind.vc invest in?
Sparkmind.vc invests in Software, Education, Business Services, HealthTech, EdTech and SaaS, and is based in Helsinki, Finland. Sparkmind.vc is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Sparkmind.vc invest at?
Sparkmind.vc backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 500K - 5.5M.
Which regions does Sparkmind.vc invest in?
Sparkmind.vc invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Switzerland.
Who are the partners at Sparkmind.vc?
Team members listed for Sparkmind.vc include Kai Talas (Co-Founder & Partner) and Marko Kyyrönen (Managing Partner).
What companies has Sparkmind.vc invested in?
Sparkmind.vc's portfolio includes Kide Science, Fuzu, CanopyLAB, Lexplore, Tiney and Swap Language.
How do I contact Sparkmind.vc?
Sparkmind.vc's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
