Investments
115Portfolio Exits
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Aug 8, 2023
FIGUR8, a trailblazer in musculoskeletal (MSK) health analytics, has successfully concluded a Series A-1 funding round amassing $25 million. Spearheading this investment was First Spark Ventures (FSV), supported by both DigiTx Partners and Phoenix Venture Partners. This funding promises to magnify the reach and application of FIGUR8’s bioMotion Assessment Platform (bMAP), a core system designed to unveil in-depth insights into MSK health and recovery strategies by harnessing precise biomechanics data garnered within clinical spaces. Reimagining MSK Health Assessment The bMAP by FIGUR8 is distinguished for its precision in crafting data-driven narratives for musculoskeletal care and injury recuperation. The platform’s high-caliber data authorizes healthcare providers to lucidly interpret symptoms, diagnosis, and progression. This, in tandem, also assists insurance agencies to refine their claim processing, devise smarter risk management tactics, and expedite recovery for patients with injuries. Nan-Wei Gong, the visionary founder and CEO of FIGUR8, voiced her enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to have FSV leading this important investment round. FSV’s experience in backing transformative technologies and strategic guidance will not only bolster our efforts to elevate the musculoskeletal industry, but also pave the way for significant advancements in digital MSK health, as FIGUR8 elevates the standard of care with codified, clinically-relevant data.” Advocates for Personalized MSK Healthcare Commenting on the pivotal role of mobility and its restoration, Manish Kothari, the Founding Managing Partner of First Spark Ventures, remarked, “Mobility is an essential part of who we are and how we function. FIGUR8 brings a proven, deeply scientific way to guide the best pathways for restoration of mobility. Objective MSK data enables a new level of personalized healthcare and risk evaluation, while simultaneously reducing cost and strongly improving satisfaction across patients, providers and payers.” At the forefront of standardizing musculoskeletal (MSK) health metrics, FIGUR8’s bMAP facilitates users to vigilantly track and enhance their injury recovery, athletic prowess, and overall wellness. By amalgamating providers, patients, and payers, FIGUR8 crafts an ecosystem of amplified insights and tailored care solutions.
Spark Ventures Investments
115 Investments
Spark Ventures has made 115 investments. Their latest investment was in Seegrid as part of their Series C - II on July 7, 2023.
Spark Ventures Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/6/2023 | Series C - II | Seegrid | $16M | Yes | 1 | |
3/16/2023 | Series A | Base Biotech | $10M | Yes | Baidu Ventures, Great Eagle VC, Guangda Huitong, Spark Ventures, Undisclosed Investors, and Xinxi Capital | 1 |
1/16/2023 | Series A | Beishiangke | Yes | 1 | ||
6/25/2019 | Series B | |||||
5/31/2019 | Series B |
Date | 7/6/2023 | 3/16/2023 | 1/16/2023 | 6/25/2019 | 5/31/2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Round | Series C - II | Series A | Series A | Series B | Series B |
Company | Seegrid | Base Biotech | Beishiangke | ||
Amount | $16M | $10M | |||
New? | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Co-Investors | Baidu Ventures, Great Eagle VC, Guangda Huitong, Spark Ventures, Undisclosed Investors, and Xinxi Capital | ||||
Sources | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Spark Ventures Portfolio Exits
29 Portfolio Exits
Spark Ventures has 29 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Perpetuum on August 10, 2020.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10/2020 | Acquired | 2 | |||
11/7/2019 | Acquired | 1 | |||
5/4/2016 | Acquired | 1 | |||
Date | 8/10/2020 | 11/7/2019 | 5/4/2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exit | Acquired | Acquired | Acquired | ||
Companies | |||||
Valuation | |||||
Acquirer | |||||
Sources | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Spark Ventures Acquisitions
2 Acquisitions
Spark Ventures acquired 2 companies. Their latest acquisition was GlobalNetFinancial.com on September 24, 2001.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/24/2001 | Other Venture Capital | $5M | Acquired | |||
2/13/2001 | Other Venture Capital |
Date | 9/24/2001 | 2/13/2001 |
|---|---|---|
Investment Stage | Other Venture Capital | Other Venture Capital |
Companies | ||
Valuation | ||
Total Funding | $5M | |
Note | Acquired | |
Sources |
Spark Ventures Team
4 Team Members
Spark Ventures has 4 team members, including current Managing Director, Andrew Carruthers.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Carruthers | Managing Director | Current | |
Name | Andrew Carruthers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Work History | ||||
Title | Managing Director | |||
Status | Current |
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