Spark Capital

Founded in 2005, Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that invests across various sectors and stages. Known for embracing risk, the firm supports founders of exceptional products to achieve success on their own terms. Notable investments include Twitter, Discord, Cruise, Niantic, Oculus, Warby Parker, and Tumblr.

Coen Armstrong

Investor

Paul Conway

General Partner

Todd Dagres

Partner

Alex Finkelstein

General Partner

Clay Fisher

Investor

Past deals in Telecommunications

Retym

Series D in 2025
Retym is a startup focused on semiconductor technology. It aims to revolutionize the data center and telecommunications industries through its innovative solutions. The company's team comprises experienced ASIC designers, optical communications experts, and seasoned investors.

Verana Networks

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2019, Verana Networks specializes in developing innovative 5G Radio Access Network solutions for service providers who have licensed millimeter wave spectrum. Its focus is on enabling high-speed and high-capacity 5G services to drive new applications and revenue growth.

Lightmatter

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Lightmatter is an artificial intelligence hardware company that specializes in integrated optical technology. It designs photonic chips to enable data processing and communication through light signals, aiming to improve efficiency and scalability for AI data centers.

Verana Networks

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2019, Verana Networks specializes in developing innovative 5G Radio Access Network solutions for service providers who have licensed millimeter wave spectrum. Its focus is on enabling high-speed and high-capacity 5G services to drive new applications and revenue growth.

Bird

Series C in 2020
MessageBird B.V. is a cloud communications platform that provides software solutions for customer communication, including voice services, SMS, email, and two-factor authentication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, London, and Singapore. MessageBird aims to simplify customer communication by offering a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable enterprises to connect reliably with their global customers. With its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird serves over 15,000 businesses, ensuring fast and dependable communication through SMS, voice, and chat services. The company has garnered significant attention and investment, including a notable $60 million Series A funding round in 2017, underscoring its position as a leading player in the European software industry.

Talkspace

Series D in 2019
Talkspace is an online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists for mental health support. It offers unlimited messaging therapy, making professional help accessible and affordable.

Lightmatter

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Lightmatter is an artificial intelligence hardware company that specializes in integrated optical technology. It designs photonic chips to enable data processing and communication through light signals, aiming to improve efficiency and scalability for AI data centers.

Lightmatter

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Lightmatter is an artificial intelligence hardware company that specializes in integrated optical technology. It designs photonic chips to enable data processing and communication through light signals, aiming to improve efficiency and scalability for AI data centers.

Talkspace

Series C in 2017
Talkspace is an online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists for mental health support. It offers unlimited messaging therapy, making professional help accessible and affordable.

Talkspace

Series B in 2016
Talkspace is an online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists for mental health support. It offers unlimited messaging therapy, making professional help accessible and affordable.

Jana

Series C in 2016
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Plume Design

Series B in 2016
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and the manufacture of Wi-Fi devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Plume provides a software-as-a-service platform designed for communications service providers. This platform facilitates the delivery of enhanced services for connected homes, including features such as optimal Wi-Fi performance, parental controls, and motion sensing capabilities. Plume's mobile application allows users to customize and manage their Wi-Fi networks, including controlling device access and managing passwords. The company's focus is on enhancing the smart home experience while supporting service providers with backend applications.

Talkspace

Series A in 2015
Talkspace is an online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists for mental health support. It offers unlimited messaging therapy, making professional help accessible and affordable.

Benu Networks

Series C in 2015
Benu Networks is a privately held telecommunications software company based in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing innovative software solutions that simplify complex edge networks. Its next-generation Virtual Service Edge (VSE) platform integrates cable modem termination system (CMTS) functions, allowing network operators to create and deliver Internet Protocol (IP) services over a converged infrastructure. With over a decade of industry experience, Benu Networks focuses on transforming legacy networks, managing services elastically, and supporting the transition to 5G technology. The company is backed by reputable venture capital firms, underscoring its potential for growth and impact in the telecommunications sector.

Jana

Venture Round in 2014
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Talkspace

Seed Round in 2014
Talkspace is an online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists for mental health support. It offers unlimited messaging therapy, making professional help accessible and affordable.

Talkspace

Seed Round in 2014
Talkspace is an online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists for mental health support. It offers unlimited messaging therapy, making professional help accessible and affordable.

Benu Networks

Series B in 2013
Benu Networks is a privately held telecommunications software company based in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing innovative software solutions that simplify complex edge networks. Its next-generation Virtual Service Edge (VSE) platform integrates cable modem termination system (CMTS) functions, allowing network operators to create and deliver Internet Protocol (IP) services over a converged infrastructure. With over a decade of industry experience, Benu Networks focuses on transforming legacy networks, managing services elastically, and supporting the transition to 5G technology. The company is backed by reputable venture capital firms, underscoring its potential for growth and impact in the telecommunications sector.

Accelera

Series A in 2013
Accelera creates wireless network virtualization technology, which unifies heterogeneous network resources to create seamless high-speed carrier-grade connectivity.

Talkspace

Seed Round in 2012
Talkspace is an online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists for mental health support. It offers unlimited messaging therapy, making professional help accessible and affordable.

Jana

Series A in 2011
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Benu Networks

Seed Round in 2011
Benu Networks is a privately held telecommunications software company based in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing innovative software solutions that simplify complex edge networks. Its next-generation Virtual Service Edge (VSE) platform integrates cable modem termination system (CMTS) functions, allowing network operators to create and deliver Internet Protocol (IP) services over a converged infrastructure. With over a decade of industry experience, Benu Networks focuses on transforming legacy networks, managing services elastically, and supporting the transition to 5G technology. The company is backed by reputable venture capital firms, underscoring its potential for growth and impact in the telecommunications sector.

IPWireless

Series A in 2009
IPWireless is a pioneering company specializing in the development of next-generation wireless solutions, including silicon, software, and network infrastructure based on the 3GPP mobile standard. The company focuses on delivering innovative wireless broadband and broadcast services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes large mobile network operators, government agencies, and device manufacturers. By providing high-performance, reliable solutions, IPWireless enables its clients to maintain competitive advantages and meet the evolving demands of their subscribers. Their offerings are designed to enhance critical communications, particularly in public safety and other essential services, ensuring that users receive the speed and reliability necessary for modern wireless applications.

Intune Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Intune Networks is a developer of innovative optical switching systems aimed at enhancing telecommunications infrastructure. The company has created a groundbreaking networking technology that enables telecom operators to construct simpler, more efficient networks with significantly improved connectivity. By utilizing tuneable lasers and the emerging Optical Burst Switching (OBS) standard, Intune's optical Ethernet switch fabric allows real-time packet switching over long distances, spanning hundreds of kilometers. This approach not only simplifies network complexity but also minimizes the number of required components, enabling instant bandwidth availability at any point within the network. Intune's solutions are designed to help carriers virtualize connectivity and transform mobile transport networks, positioning the company as a key player in the telecommunications sector.

Intune Networks

Venture Round in 2007
Intune Networks is a developer of innovative optical switching systems aimed at enhancing telecommunications infrastructure. The company has created a groundbreaking networking technology that enables telecom operators to construct simpler, more efficient networks with significantly improved connectivity. By utilizing tuneable lasers and the emerging Optical Burst Switching (OBS) standard, Intune's optical Ethernet switch fabric allows real-time packet switching over long distances, spanning hundreds of kilometers. This approach not only simplifies network complexity but also minimizes the number of required components, enabling instant bandwidth availability at any point within the network. Intune's solutions are designed to help carriers virtualize connectivity and transform mobile transport networks, positioning the company as a key player in the telecommunications sector.

I-Wireless

Private Equity Round in 2006
i-wireless LLC, operating under the brand Access Wireless, is a mobile virtual network operator based in Newport, Kentucky. Founded in 2005, the company offers domestic and international wireless telecommunications services, focusing on providing reliable and affordable connectivity to consumers. Through a partnership with The Kroger Co., i-wireless markets its pre-paid cell phone service in Kroger stores, allowing customers to select from various subscription plans for unlimited talk, text, and web access. The company emphasizes flexibility by offering monthly plans, unlimited options, and pay-per-use services without contracts, activation fees, or roaming charges. Additionally, i-wireless provides an online store for phone purchases and a mobile app, i-wireless My Account, for account management on Android and iOS devices.
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