Sparked Ventures

Sparked Ventures is a pre-seed and seed investment firm backing founders building enterprise B2B software. Founded in 2024 and based in New York, it makes direct investments across enterprise software, cybersecurity, fintech and business applications. Typical check sizes range from $10,000 to $100,000.

The firm's distinguishing structural feature is the absence of an investment committee or fund cycle. Investment decisions are made directly, which removes the approval timelines founders otherwise face at larger platforms. Capital is paired with hands-on advisory work covering strategy, product roadmaps, hiring and scaling.

Alongside advice on company building, Sparked Ventures offers a buyer's perspective on enterprise needs and security reviews, reflecting the operating backgrounds of its principals. The firm also makes introductions to investors, partners and prospective enterprise customers. It is led by Suhit Gupta, who has more than 25 years of technology leadership experience, including roles as Global CIO of General Atlantic, CIO of Carlyle's Solutions business and CTO of Maverick Capital.

The investment focus sits at the intersection of enterprise software and IT strategy and security, with particular attention to cybersecurity, fintech and business applications - categories where enterprise buyers' procurement and security requirements shape early product decisions.