Spalk was founded by Ben Reynolds, Michael Prendergast in 2016.

Who are Spalk's investors?

Spalk's investors include Icehouse Ventures, Apex Capital, Stadia Ventures, Arc Angels, NZ Growth Capital Partners, Sparkbox Ventures.

Spalk

Founded 2016 · 53 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Spalk is a cloud-based platform that enables broadcasters to scale live commentary across sports events in multiple languages and markets. It connects global commentators with sports broadcasters including the NFL, MLB, DAZN, and the Bundesliga.

Media & Entertainment SaaS Sports Tech

Founders & leadership

Spalk was founded in 2016 by Ben Reynolds and Michael Prendergast.

Ben Reynolds Co-Founder & CEOBen Reynolds is Co-Founder and CEO of Spalk, a platform that enables broadcasters to deliver live sports commentary across multiple languages and markets for major broadcasters and leagues including the NFL, MLB, and DAZN.

Michael PrendergastCTO and Co Founder

Investors · 8

Icehouse Ventures✓ confirmed by SpalkAuckland · $120K – $2.4M

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Apex Capital✓ confirmed by SpalkOeiras · $100K – $4M

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Stadia Ventures✓ confirmed by SpalkSan Francisco

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Arc Angelslisted by Arc AngelsAuckland

NZ Growth Capital Partnerslisted by NZ Growth Capital PartnersAuckland

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Sparkbox VenturesreportedAuckland

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Greg Norman CompanyleadIce Angels

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Undisclosed amountSeries AJul 2021
Greg Norman Company (lead)
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Undisclosed amountseries seed roundSep 2018
Greg Norman Company (lead), Ice Angels, Sparkbox Ventures, Stadia Ventures
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Frequently asked questions

What does Spalk do?: Spalk is a cloud-based platform that enables broadcasters to scale live commentary across sports events in multiple languages and markets. It connects global commentators with sports broadcasters including the NFL, MLB, DAZN, and the Bundesliga.
Who founded Spalk?: Spalk was founded by Ben Reynolds, Michael Prendergast in 2016.
Who are Spalk's investors?: Spalk's investors include Icehouse Ventures, Apex Capital, Stadia Ventures, Arc Angels, NZ Growth Capital Partners, Sparkbox Ventures.