Our Team

  • Van Azadian, Chief Executive Officer

    Van leads Spark Capital Management with a focus on equity research, portfolio construction, and long-term value creation. He brings experience in asset management and equity investing, with a track record of generating strong returns. Van is an Honors Economics scholar at Villanova University.

  • James Lisa, Chief Investment Officer

    James is responsible for investment research and co-portfolio management at Spark Capital Management. He has experience in venture capital and private equity analysis, having worked with Meet Ventures in Singapore. James studied Quantitative Economics with a concentration in AI & Machine learning. Villanova University and is a graduate of Phillips Academy Andover.
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Spark Capital Management is a long-only equity investment firm founded in 2025. We are a dynamic team of dedicated professionals committed to compounding capital responsibly through rigorous research and disciplined execution.

Our approach combines fresh perspectives with a research-driven, valuation-conscious process, ensuring that every decision aligns with long-term value creation. By investing our own capital alongside our clients, we create true alignment and accountability.

Choosing Spark Capital Management means partnering with a team that is agile, ambitious, and deeply invested in your success. We navigate today’s complex financial landscape with integrity, precision, and a relentless focus on delivering superior, sustainable returns.