SPARK Microsystems Closes CAD $17 Million Series B Follow-on Financing Co-Led by Idealist Capital and Real Ventures

Investment fuels SPARK’s commercial momentum with LE-UWB™ wireless technology for intelligent edge, IoT devices and Physical AI applications

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, today announced it has closed a CAD $17 million Series B follow-on financing co-led by Idealist Capital and Real Ventures, with participation from Cycle Capital, ND Capital and EDC.

This strategic investment will accelerate SPARK’s expansion and commercialization momentum for LE-UWB™ technology as customer demand surges for wireless solutions capable of meeting the performance and power requirements of increasingly intelligent edge devices.

Industrial, consumer and emerging Physical AI applications require wireless connectivity that combines ultra-low power consumption, low latency, high throughput and reliable performance in challenging RF environments. Target applications include AI wearables, AR/VR headsets, gaming peripherals, industrial sensors, autonomous mobile robots, smart buildings, medical devices and next-generation IoT systems.

“This follow-on financing affirms and accelerates SPARK’s ability to deliver LE-UWB to market innovators limited by legacy wireless platforms,” said Fares Mubarak, CEO of SPARK Microsystems. “Customers coming to market with intelligent devices in real-time, power-constrained and interference-heavy environments need wireless connectivity that surpasses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi performance. SPARK LE-UWB gives these customers a decisive competitive advantage.”

“As we expand SPARK’s commercial presence, we see soaring demand across wearables, gaming peripherals, industrial automation, smart buildings, medical devices and beyond,” said Dhiraj Sogani, Chief Commercial Officer of SPARK Microsystems. “This funding equips us to scale customer engagements, strengthen channel initiatives and lead deployments in markets where performance, power efficiency and reliability are critical.”

“SPARK’s LE-UWB technology overcomes a longstanding barrier in device innovation by providing AI-caliber wireless performance at ultra-low power and ultra-low latency,” said Steeve Robitaille, Co-Managing Partner of Idealist Capital. “The implications of SPARK’s technology are far reaching for the wireless ecosystem, unlocking new applications across multiple end markets spanning industrial and consumer domains.”

About SPARK Microsystems

SPARK Microsystems is building next-generation short-range wireless communication devices for consumer, industrial, and medical applications. Leveraging patented LE-UWB™ technology, SPARK delivers ultra-low-power, high-speed wireless connectivity with unmatched interference robustness and exceptionally low latency. LE-UWB™ technology is ideally suited for wearables, peripherals, tags, sensors, and other IoT-connected devices that require reliable, high-performance data communication, as well as ranging and positioning capabilities. SPARK makes it possible to minimize and ultimately eliminate wires and batteries across a wide range of emerging Physical AI and IoT applications. For more information, please visit sparkmicro.com.

About Idealist Capital

Idealist Capital is a Canadian growth equity investor focused on accelerating the transition to a resilient economy. It provides businesses growth capital to scale solutions that are proven, economic, and sustainable. Through its investments and engaged stewardship, Idealist Capital seeks ways to drive efficient uses of resources and energy. To learn more about Idealist Capital, visit idealist.capital.

About Real Ventures

Real Ventures is a leading Canadian early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montréal. The firm invests in visionary entrepreneurs building global technology companies and supports founders from the earliest stages with capital, mentorship, and access to a deep network across the startup ecosystem. Real Ventures has invested in hundreds of startups across Canada and is committed to helping build thriving technology communities and world-class companies. realventures.com/

About Cycle Capital

Cycle Capital is a leading private ClimateTech venture capital investment platform with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Cycle Capital invests in growing and commercializing innovative ClimateTech companies that develop solutions to contribute towards climate change mitigation by enabling a net-zero transition, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and optimizing resources and processes. Cycle Capital is the founder of Cycle Momentum Accelerator + Innovation Engine.

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