Organization · Accelerator
SparkLabs Group
SparkLabs Group is a global network of startup accelerators and venture capital funds, founded in 2012 in Seoul, South Korea. The organization focuses on supporting early-stage startups across various sectors and geographies, helping them scale internationally.
Overview
What SparkLabs Group does
What SparkLabs Group is
SparkLabs Group is a global network of startup accelerators and venture capital funds, founded in 2012 in Seoul, South Korea. The organization focuses on supporting early-stage startups across various sectors and geographies, helping them scale internationally.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2012
- Approximate age
- About 14 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
SparkLabs Group as a funder
Investment thesis
SparkLabs Group focuses on building startup ecosystems globally, supporting early-stage startups across various sectors and geographies to help them grow into global businesses.
Focus narrative
SparkLabs Group invests in early-stage startups across multiple sectors and geographies. The organization aims to help local startups expand their reach and grow into global businesses, leveraging its extensive network and resources.
Value beyond capital
SparkLabs provides extensive support to its portfolio companies, including access to a global network, operational guidance, and strategic partnerships, helping startups navigate their growth and expansion.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D · Series E · Series F · Growth Equity
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceFintechHealthcareCybersecurityBiotech & Life SciencesConsumerCommerce & RetailEducationFood & Agriculture
- Regions
- Asia · Global · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 500
- Recorded notable exits
- Memebox, Soundwave, Code Kingdoms, and Iodine
Portfolio context
SparkLabs Group has invested in over 500 startups worldwide. Notable portfolio companies include Petastic, Viasweat, 88 Rising, Genies, Soundwave (acquired by Spotify), Pickupp, Code Kingdoms (acquired by Sandbox), Memebox, and Iodine (acquired by GoodRx).
Capability profile
SparkLabs Group as a program host
Program thesis
SparkLabs Group is focused on building startup ecosystems globally and supporting entrepreneurs at various stages of their business development.
Focus narrative
SparkLabs Group invests in early-stage startups across multiple sectors and geographies, aiming to help local startups expand their reach and grow into global businesses.
Value and support
SparkLabs offers investment, mentorship, access to a global network, and operational support to help startups succeed.
Terms and economics
- Indicative investment
- $100,000
- Indicative equity
- 6%
Format and cadence
- Typical duration
- 16 weeks
- Typical cohort
- 15 companies
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Format
- In Person
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- March 15, 2026
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Seed
- Regions
- Asia · Global
Alumni and track record
- Last recorded cohort
- May 1, 2024
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies include Petastic, Viasweat, 88 Rising, Genies, Soundwave, Pickupp, Code Kingdoms, Memebox, and Iodine, each benefiting from SparkLabs' extensive support and network.
Common questions
What to know about SparkLabs Group
Upseed classifies SparkLabs Group under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
Known limits
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