Next Sparc
Overview
Next Sparc Growth Partners is a Cleveland-based professional Family office making investments to grow rapidly and directly with founder-led and family-owned businesses. The firm leverages entrepreneurial experience, operational expertise, insights from more than 100 transactions since 2009, and a repeatable playbook to grow and scale companies. Next Sparc is guided by a unique investment philosophy: to build exceptional businesses and teams for the long term and accelerate lasting, sustainable growth, rather than focusing on short-term exit strategies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ApplyBoard | Jun 2018 | Series A | - |
| Robots & Pencils | Apr 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| The Pistol | Apr 2019 | M&A | Lead |
| Vitaboom | Jan 2024 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is Next Sparc based?
Next Sparc is headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States.
When was Next Sparc founded?
Next Sparc was founded in 2009.
How many portfolio companies does Next Sparc have?
Next Sparc has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Next Sparc's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ApplyBoard, Robots & Pencils, The Pistol, Vitaboom.
What was Next Sparc's most recent investment shown here?
Next Sparc's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Vitaboom in 2024.
What sectors does Next Sparc focus on?
Next Sparc focuses on FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Next Sparc focus on?
Stage focus information for Next Sparc is not publicly available.
What is Next Sparc's AUM?
Next Sparc's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.