# SparkLabs Group

> SparkLabs Group is a global network of venture capital funds and startup accelerators that combines investment, mentorship and access to customers and investors. It reports more than 600 startup investments across six continents since 2013, with programs in Korea, Taiwan, Australia and Saudi Arabia and funds spanning seed through later stages.

- **Founded:** 2013
- **Headquarters:** Palo Alto, United States
- **Founders:** Bernard Moon (Co-founder & Managing Partner), Hanjoo Lee (Co-founder & Managing Partner), Jimmy Kim (Co-founder & Managing Partner), Frank Meehan (Co-founder & Partner), Jay McCarthy (Co-founder & Partner)
- **Products:** SparkLabs Korea, SparkLabs Global Ventures, SparkLabs Taiwan, SparkLabs Cultiv8, SparkLabs Saudi Arabia
- **Notable:** Group reports 600+ startup investments across six continents since 2013., SparkLabs Taiwan reports 70+ investments, six alumni exits and an 80% follow-on investment rate., SparkLabs Cultiv8 reports 53 accelerated startups, A$750 million+ raised by its portfolio and 750+ jobs created.

## Products & services

- **SparkLabs Korea** — 15-week early-stage accelerator focused on product-market fit; current homepage publishes investment from ₩100 million for roughly 6% equity, adjusted to the company.
- **SparkLabs Global Ventures** — Global seed-stage venture capital fund supporting entrepreneurs with investment and international scaling networks.
- **SparkLabs Taiwan** — AI-first accelerator and venture investor with a three-month program, coaching, business access and Demo Day. Every selected startup receives investment.
- **SparkLabs Cultiv8** — Six-month agri-food technology accelerator based in Orange, Australia; supports trials, commercialization, fundraising and market entry.
- **SparkLabs Saudi Arabia** — Innovation advisory, accelerators and venture capital for companies building and scaling in Saudi Arabia.
- **AIM AI Fund / AIM-X** — $50 million AI investment vehicle announced in 2024, linked to the AIM-X accelerator and global AI investments.
- **SparkLabs KSU Fund I** — $20 million fund for pre-seed through Series A ventures building from Saudi Arabia, anchored by Riyadh Valley Company.
- **SparkBioLabs** — Bio and healthtech innovation platform combining shared laboratory infrastructure, venture capital and open innovation.
- **SparkLabs Ventures** — Early-stage fund connecting South Korean and Southeast Asian startups to global networks.
- **Corporate innovation programs** — Taiwan offers corporate accelerator design, startup solution matching and ecosystem partnerships; Saudi Arabia offers institutional innovation advisory.

## Achievements

- Group reports 600+ startup investments across six continents since 2013.
- SparkLabs Taiwan reports 70+ investments, six alumni exits and an 80% follow-on investment rate.
- SparkLabs Cultiv8 reports 53 accelerated startups, A$750 million+ raised by its portfolio and 750+ jobs created.
- $50 million AIM AI Fund announced in September 2024.
- $20 million KSU Fund I launched in February 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — SparkLabs, Mirae Asset, QIC and IT Park Ventures signed a term sheet to establish SparkLabs Mirae Silk Road Fund I for Central Asian Series A and later startups.
- **2026-06** — Spark I Acquisition Corporation announced a proposed business combination with ZincFive at approximately $752 million pro forma enterprise value; this is not SparkLabs Group’s valuation.
- **2026-02** — SparkLabs Saudi Arabia launched $20 million KSU Fund I with Riyadh Valley Company as anchor investor.
- **2024-09** — SparkLabs announced a $50 million AIM AI Fund.

## Links

- Website: https://www.sparklabsgroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sparklabs-group/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/sparklabsgroup
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdGsZaNEIhjWerl3HgHuFQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparklabsgroup/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparklabsgroup/

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Last updated: 2026-10-07