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SparkLabs Group

SparkLabs Group, based in California, backs generalist startups from Pre-Seed to Series B, with notable investments in OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsn/a
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team8 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at SparkLabs Group

8 people on the investing team, 8 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Bernard MoonCo-Founder & PartnerHe has previously held leadership roles at Vidquik, Lunsford Group, GoingOn Networks, and iRG.
Edgar ChiuManaging Partner, SparkLabs TaipeiHe previously served as the founding COO of Gogolook and worked as a management consultant at IBM.
Eugene KimCo-Founder & Partner; Managing Partner, SparkLabs KoreaHe previously held business development and management roles at Tencent Korea, Podotree, Vertigo Games, NHN, and The Contents Company.
Frank MeehanCo-Founder & PartnerHe previously held roles at Horizons Ventures, Hutchison Whampoa, and Ericsson.
Hanjoo LeeCo-Founder & PartnerHe has co-founded several companies including Hostway, SparkLabs, and Bespin Global.
Jay McCarthyCo-Founder & PartnerHe has experience in investment and finance across Asia, including roles at Morgan Stanley and Pacific Advisers.
Jimmy KimCo-Founder & PartnerHe previously held leadership roles at Nexon Corp, Nexonova, and N3N.
James RheePartner, CEO & Chairman (SparkLabs Acquisition Corporation)He previously held leadership roles at Aero K, AirAsia, and Dell.

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

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

OpenAIAnthropicLyftDiscordEpic GamesKrakenOpenSeaAnimoca BrandsGeniesMessari

In their words

SparkLabs Group — Founded by Entrepreneurs, for EntrepreneursSparkLabs Group is a network of accelerators and venture capital funds, founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. We have invested in over 600 startups across 6 continewww.sparklabsgroup.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed investors in California699Series B investors in United States563Series A investors in California480Pre-seed investors in California434Series B investors in California233

Questions

What stage does SparkLabs Group invest in?

SparkLabs Group reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How much does SparkLabs Group invest?

SparkLabs Group has not reported a check size.

Does SparkLabs Group lead rounds?

SparkLabs Group has not reported a lead preference.

Who are the partners at SparkLabs Group?

Bernard Moon (Co-Founder & Partner), Edgar Chiu (Managing Partner, SparkLabs Taipei), Eugene Kim (Co-Founder & Partner; Managing Partner, SparkLabs Korea), Frank Meehan (Co-Founder & Partner), Hanjoo Lee (Co-Founder & Partner), Jay McCarthy (Co-Founder & Partner).

Is SparkLabs Group active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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