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Spark Grills

Boulder, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

Founders & leadership

Spark Grills was founded in 2017 by Ben West.

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Ben WestinFounder, CEO2016–2023Ben West is a two-time hardware startup founder with experience in climate technology and carbon dioxide removal. He leads Spark Grills and has background in business development, product strategy, and early-stage company operations.

Board

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Eric RozaBoard director
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Donald StalterBoard director

Investors · 5

Batshit Crazy VenturesBoulder · $100K – $200K
Kokopelli CapitalBoulder · $25K – $300Kvia Fletcher Richman · inferred
BullishreportedNew York · $500K – $3M
CF AggregatorreportedBoulder
Lerer HippeaureportedNew York · $500K – $2M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$26.3M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2017–2022

▶$6.9MraisedMar 2022 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel P. CarusoDirector
  • Ben WestExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David KaltDirector
Offering amount
$12.5M
Amount sold
$6.9M
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.8MraisedApr 2021 · 36 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric RozaDirector
  • Ben WestExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Donald StalterDirector
Offering amount
$10.7M
Amount sold
$6.8M
First sale
Apr 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.5MraisedJun 2020 · 23 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ben WestExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Donald StalterDirector
  • Eric RozaDirector
Offering amount
$3.6M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.8MraisedAug 2019 · 39 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ERIC ROZADirector
  • BEN WESTExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • DONALD STALTERDirector
Offering amount
$8.8M
Amount sold
$8.8M
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$286.9KraisedJun 2018 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ben WestExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$286.9K
First sale
Jun 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Innovative Grill Maker, Spark Grills, Raises $6.9M Dollars - CookOut News | Grill Business News, Grill Reviews, Grill Releasescookoutnews.com · Mar 2022Spark Grills Inc. raises $6.9M – BizWestbizwest.com · Mar 2022Spark Grills aims to disrupt grilling with new funding roundcoloradobiz.com · Jun 2020Boulder-based BBQ grill startup raises $3.5Mdailycamera.com · May 2020BBQ grill startup raises $3.5M – BizWestbizwest.com · May 2020Spark Grills Raises $3.5 Million as It Launches Its Mid-Century Styled Precision Charcoal Grillthespoon.tech · May 2020

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Spark Grills?
Spark Grills was founded by Ben West in 2017.
Who are Spark Grills's investors?
Spark Grills's investors include Batshit Crazy Ventures, Kokopelli Capital, Bullish, CF Aggregator, Lerer Hippeau.
How much funding has Spark Grills raised?
Spark Grills has disclosed $26.3M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Spark Grills headquartered?
Spark Grills is headquartered in Boulder, US.