
Next Sparc Growth Partners is a growth equity investment firm focused on partnering with ambitious founders to accelerate sustainable, long-term growth in exceptional businesses. Founded by Len Pagon, a seasoned operator and entrepreneur, the firm emphasizes a human-centered approach to business building, working alongside founders rather than imposing short-term exit strategies. Next Sparc invests across diverse industries including business services, consumer, health and wellness, industrials, professional services, and technology. The firm leverages its operational expertise and mentorship to help portfolio companies scale efficiently, improve service delivery, and implement advanced technologies such as automation, AI, and machine learning. With over 200 transactions completed and a portfolio characterized by strong gross margins, Next Sparc positions itself as a strategic partner for growth-stage companies seeking to unlock new value and market opportunities.

Next Sparc Growth Partners is a growth equity investment firm focused on partnering with ambitious founders to accelerate sustainable, long-term growth in exceptional businesses. Founded by Len Pagon, a seasoned operator and entrepreneur, the firm emphasizes a human-centered approach to business building, working alongside founders rather than imposing short-term exit strategies. Next Sparc invests across diverse industries including business services, consumer, health and wellness, industrials, professional services, and technology. The firm leverages its operational expertise and mentorship to help portfolio companies scale efficiently, improve service delivery, and implement advanced technologies such as automation, AI, and machine learning. With over 200 transactions completed and a portfolio characterized by strong gross margins, Next Sparc positions itself as a strategic partner for growth-stage companies seeking to unlock new value and market opportunities.
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
Company type: Private boutique product and AI studio
Founder / CEO: Bob Long
Size (reported): 1–10 employees
Funding rounds (reported): Seed (1 round)
Practical application of AI and improved user experiences for product development and business process automation.
2016
Software / AI / UX studio
Crunchbase reports a single seed round with founder listed as lead investor; amount not disclosed.
“Founder-led / angel involvement”