SparkLabs Korea
Venture capitalPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
SparkLabs Group positions itself as an innovation ecosystem builder that helps local startups expand globally, operating the leading accelerator network in Asia. Its various funds target different segments: the SparkLabs-Shinhan Opportunity Fund backs Series A and seed-stage, technology-based startups mostly across Asia; the Smart SparkLabs Cloud Fund I invests in seed-stage B2B SaaS companies leveraging cloud, AI, 5G, and fintech; and the Cosmetic Fund I focuses on online promotion/sales platforms, global cosmetics distribution services, and cosmetics/cosmeceutical brands. SparkLabs Global Capital invests in later-stage startups worldwide with partners across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & curatedWhat they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×2Cloud Computing ×1Consumer ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×4South Korea×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Logan Green(Co-founder & CEO)inJohn Zimmer(Co-founder & President)inDavid Risher(CEO)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzBling CapitalCapitalG+36 more
MEMEBOX (미미박스/MBX) is a global beauty company that builds and sells K-beauty brands and products, marketed to consumers in over 40 countries.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSeoul, KR
Hyungseok Ha(CEO / Representative)in
Co-investorsFundersClub
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) with emphasis on safety and beneficial outcomes for humanity.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sam Altman(Co-founder & CEO)Elon Musk(Co-founder & former Co-chair / board member)Greg Brockman(Co-founder & President)inIlya Sutskever(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)inWojciech Zaremba(Co-founder)inJohn Schulman(Co-founder (departed 2024))
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesA'Z AngelsAdvent InternationalAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzAnti+54 more
Vectara is an enterprise agent platform for building AI agents deployable via SaaS, customer-managed VPC, or on-premise, with model-agnostic support and built-in governance.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareCupertino, US
Tallat M. Shafaat(Founder)inAmr Awadallah(Founder)in
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalFusionMDSV CAPITALPage One VenturesSamsung NextSparq Capital (SFO)+5 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioLyftNASDAQ: LYFT
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
OpenAI · techcrunch.com · Aug 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SparkLabs Korea made?
- SparkLabs Korea has 5 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does SparkLabs Korea invest at?
- SparkLabs Korea invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does SparkLabs Korea focus on?
- SparkLabs Korea focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is SparkLabs Korea located?
- SparkLabs Korea is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Who does SparkLabs Korea co-invest with?
- SparkLabs Korea most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, Collaborative Fund, Felicis Ventures, among 44 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelSparkLabs Saudi Arabia DemoDay1 Welcome Video
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Joseph Kim on Leadership: "Leadership is a Choice and Not a Rank"
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SparkLabs Saudi Arabia Launch Day 2023!
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Welcoming at SparkLabs Saudi Launch 2023
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Fireside Chat with Phil Hellmuth (16x World Series of Poker Winner)
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AI for Business Panel at SparkLabs DemoDay20
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