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Innospark Ventures

Innospark Ventures, based in Massachusetts, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed and Seed, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $250k to $3 million.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Innospark Ventures

6 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Max KrauseSenior Analyst, Head of Founder DiscoveryHe joined full-time in 2022 after interning there and earning a B.A. from College of the Holy Cross.
Venkat SrinivasanManaging DirectorHe has founded several AI-led startups and holds multiple patents.
Deepak VermaPartnerHe focuses on strategy, commercialization, and organizational effectiveness.
Matt FatesPartnerHe has held roles at Norwest Venture Partners, Ascent Venture Partners, and Alex Brown & Sons, and is currently a partner at Innospark Ventures.
Mark LegarePrincipalFocus: digital health and tech-enabled services.
Jeff KnoxSenior AssociateFocus: AI applications in biotech and hard sciences.

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Writes $250K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Innospark Ventures invest in?

Innospark Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Innospark Ventures invest?

Innospark Ventures reports checks of $250K to $3M.

Does Innospark Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Innospark Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Innospark Ventures?

Max Krause (Senior Analyst, Head of Founder Discovery), Venkat Srinivasan (Managing Director), Deepak Verma (Partner), Matt Fates (Partner).

Is Innospark Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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