Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsn/a
FocusDeep tech, Life sciences, Dev tools and infra, Industrial
Latest fundn/a
Investing team7 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at First Spark Ventures
7 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Danny ChenGeneral PartnerHe has experience in biotech investments and previously served as Chief Investment Officer at AP Investment.
Gal TregerGeneral PartnerHe previously worked as a Director at Schmidt Futures and an Economic Advisor in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.
Manish KothariFounding Managing PartnerHe previously served as President of SRI International and co-founded Mytrus.
Aaron SistoPartnerHe previously held roles at Schmidt Futures, Searchable.ai, and In-Q-Tel.
Jennifer WuPrincipal
Peter OlcottPrincipalHis investment range is $100K to $5.0M with a sweet spot of $1.5M.
Todd MeisterPrincipalHe has experience in early-stage investing and has led numerous successful funding rounds.
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Check size not reported yet.
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In their words
First Spark VenturesFirst Spark Ventures is a Deep Tech venture capital fund investing in breakthrough technologies that make the world healthier, safer, and more productive.www.firstsparkventures.com
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Questions
What stage does First Spark Ventures invest in?
First Spark Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.
How much does First Spark Ventures invest?
First Spark Ventures has not reported a check size.
Does First Spark Ventures lead rounds?
First Spark Ventures has not reported a lead preference.
Who are the partners at First Spark Ventures?
Danny Chen (General Partner), Gal Treger (General Partner), Manish Kothari (Founding Managing Partner), Aaron Sisto (Partner).
Is First Spark Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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