Spark Capital closes $450 million fourth fund to continue consumer-oriented investing

Feb. 25, 2013 - 9:00 PM PDT Feb. 25, 2013 - 9:00 PM PDT

Spark Capital has closed an oversubscribed fourth fund of $450 million. The venture capital firm was an early investor in companies like Twitter and Tumblr, and said it plans to continue its strategy of investing in companies early on, with the potential for follow-ons. Read more »

Seed-Stage Investments Jump Sharply in Q2 2010

By Om Malik

Jul. 15, 2010 - 9:00 PM PDT Jul. 15, 2010 - 9:00 PM PDT

New data from National Venture Capital Association shows a sharp increase in seed- and early-stage companies. 429 such deals accounted for $2.3 billion in new investments during the quarter, up 32 percent from 325 deals in the first quarter of 2010. Read more »

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