# Spark Microsystems International

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/spark-microsystems-international

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
- Website: www.sparkmicro.com
- Total disclosed funding: $49M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 23, 2026)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Spark Microsystems International Inc. is a Canadian company focused on ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, delivering advanced wireless communication solutions for diverse applications including augmented reality, gaming, and the Internet of Things.Established in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Spark Microsystems International Inc. specializes in the development of ultra-wideband technology. The company was co-founded by Dominic Deslandes, Frederic Nabki, Michiel Soer, and Mohammad Taherzadeh, with Fares Mubarak serving as CEO. Since its inception, Spark Microsystems has completed 6 deals, with its most recent funding round, a Series B round, occurring on March 13, 2023, where it raised CAD 48.0 million led by Idealist Capital, with participation from Cycle Capital Management, Export Development Canada, NDCapital, and Real Ventures. This funding round represents the total amount raised by the company.Spark Microsystems specializes in ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, offering advanced wireless transceivers designed to enhance connectivity across augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), audio, gaming, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Their flagship product, the SR1120 UWB transceiver, delivers performance 40 times faster than Bluetooth, engineered for low latency, high data rates, and extended battery life. Key applications include uncompressed high-fidelity audio streaming, ultra-low power networking for real-time monitoring, and robust wireless communication for gaming devices. The company serves a diverse range of clients in North America, Europe, and Asia, particularly in industries focused on immersive technologies and smart devices, aiming to transform data transmission in personal area networks.Spark Microsystems generates revenue through direct sales of its transceiver technology and associated hardware and software development kits. The company's transaction structure involves B2B relationships with manufacturers and technology developers who integrate UWB solutions into their products. Clients often enter agreements for bulk purchases and partnerships for collaborative development, with pricing reflecting the advanced features and performance of its products, such as the SR1120 UWB transceiver.In March 2023, Spark Microsystems International Inc. secured CAD 34 million in Series B funding to support product development and accelerate customer acquisition and partner engagements. The company plans to leverage this funding to enhance existing products and develop new technologies, targeting expansion into new markets across North America and Europe within the next 18 months. The strategic focus includes increasing partnerships that will drive further integration of their UWB solutions into a broader range of applications.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 23, 2026, $12M — Export Development Canada, Cycle Capital Management, Real Ventures, NDCapital, Idealist Capital
- Series B, Mar 13, 2023, $35M — Export Development Canada, Cycle Capital Management, Real Ventures, NDCapital, Idealist Capital
- Seed, Nov 14, 2017, $1.3M — Real Ventures, Aligo Technologies, Silicon Catalyst

## Investors

- Real Ventures — Seed, Series B
- Aligo Technologies (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aligo-technologies) — Seed
- Silicon Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/silicon-catalyst) — Seed
- Export Development Canada — Series B
- Cycle Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cycle-capital-management) — Series B
- NDCapital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ndcapital) — Series B
- Idealist Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/idealist-capital) — Series B