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Kognitiv Spark
Fredericton, CA · 3 known investors
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Kognitiv Spark develops a mixed reality collaboration platform that connects frontline workers with remote experts and technical information in real-time. The company serves organizations in energy, defense, manufacturing, and aerospace that need to support frontline teams performing complex critical work.
Founders & leadership
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Yan SimardCEOYan Simard has held roles in product management, business and IT consulting, and VC fundraising across retail, telecommunications, video games, finance, education, and government services. He founded Kognitiv Spark, which builds a mixed reality platform connecting frontline workers with remote experts.
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Ryan GroomCo-Founder, CTORyan Groom is a software developer with expertise in networking, security, and software development. He founded CyberSecure in 2002, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2004, and later served as Chief Technology Officer at VE Networks before co-founding Kognitiv Spark, where he builds augmented reality applications.
Investors · 3
East Valley Ventureslisted by East Valley VenturesSaint John
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Foresight GroupreportedLondon · $1.3M – $6.3M
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New Brunswick Innovation FoundationreportedFredericton · $36.5K – $730K
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AMay 2026Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kognitiv Spark do?
- Kognitiv Spark develops a mixed reality collaboration platform that connects frontline workers with remote experts and technical information in real-time. The company serves organizations in energy, defense, manufacturing, and aerospace that need to support frontline teams performing complex critical work.
- Who founded Kognitiv Spark?
- Kognitiv Spark was founded by Yan Simard, Ryan Groom.
- Who are Kognitiv Spark's investors?
- Kognitiv Spark's investors include East Valley Ventures, Foresight Group, New Brunswick Innovation Foundation.
- Where is Kognitiv Spark headquartered?
- Kognitiv Spark is headquartered in Fredericton, CA.