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SparkCharge is a technology company.
SparkCharge has raised $65.5M across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at SparkCharge.
SparkCharge has raised $65.5M in total across 4 funding rounds.
SparkCharge develops mobile electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, operating a Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) model for businesses. The company's technology centers on portable, battery-powered charging units, exemplified by the Roadie Portable, designed to deliver fast charging without reliance on fixed infrastructure. This flexible approach allows for quick deployment and scalable energy delivery, addressing critical pain points for commercial EV fleet operations.
The company was founded in 2014 by Josh Aviv. His founding insight stemmed from the growing demand for electric vehicles and the inherent limitations of traditional charging infrastructure. Aviv recognized the need for a more adaptable and accessible charging ecosystem to overcome range anxiety and facilitate broader EV adoption, leading to the development of SparkCharge’s mobile solutions.
SparkCharge primarily serves commercial EV fleet operators who seek to electrify their vehicles without significant upfront infrastructure investments or operational disruptions. The company’s vision is to create a world where EV charging is effortlessly accessible and seamless, effectively eliminating range anxiety and accelerating the global transition to sustainable electric transportation.
SparkCharge has raised $65.5M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $30.5M Debt / Series A in May 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | $30.5M Debt Financing | Edward Jean Louis | Cleveland Avenue, Collab Capital, Elemental Impact, Jerry Michaud, Marcy Venture Partners, Non Sibi Ventures | Announced |
| Aug 29, 2022 | $7M Series A | Cleveland Avenue | — | Announced |
| May 1, 2022 | $23M Series A | Rish Sinha, Edward Jean Louis | Navigate Ventures, Stadia Ventures, Brendan Iribe, Mark Cuban, Pusha T, Summer Watson, Mark Cuban Companies, Revolution, Silicon Valley Bank | Announced |
| Mar 2, 2021 | $5M Venture Round | Mark Cuban | — | Announced |
SparkCharge has raised $65.5M in total across 4 funding rounds.
SparkCharge's investors include Edward Jean-Louis, Cleveland Avenue, Collab Capital, Elemental Impact, Jerry Michaud, Marcy Venture Partners, non sibi ventures, Rish Sinha, Navigate Ventures, Stadia Ventures, Brendan Iribe, Mark Cuban.
Key people at SparkCharge.
SparkCharge is a cleantech company that builds modular, portable, off-grid EV charging solutions, primarily through its Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) model.[1][2][3][6][7] It serves EV fleet operators across industries like delivery services, rideshare, ports, transportation, autonomous vehicles, events, and auto OEMs, solving range anxiety, infrastructure delays, and high upfront costs by delivering ultra-fast DC fast charging (DCFC) anywhere without grid dependency—deploying in days rather than months or years.[3][5][6][7] The company has raised $30.5 million to expand, delivered over 4 million kWh of energy (displacing 500,000+ gallons of gasoline), covers all 50 U.S. states, and powers high-profile events like the 2025 Masters Tournament, showing strong growth momentum.[3]
Founded in November 2017 in Buffalo, NY, as a C-corp, SparkCharge emerged to address EV charging gaps with portable technology, starting at the prototype stage in clean technology.[2] The idea stemmed from creating on-demand, mobile chargers deliverable via services like Uber or AAA, avoiding fixed infrastructure costs and enabling ultra-fast charging (one mile every 60 seconds).[1][2][4] Early traction included over 2,000 charging deliveries and nearly 1 million miles of range in initial markets like Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with subscriptions outpacing capacity and prompting scaling efforts.[4] Pivotal moments include launching CaaS for fleets, securing partnerships like Pioneer Power, and nationwide expansion by 2025.[3]
SparkCharge rides the explosive growth of EV adoption, particularly in fleets where grid infrastructure lags—projected to dominate electrification amid rising delivery, rideshare, and autonomous vehicle demand.[3][5][7] Timing is ideal as EV sales surge but charging deserts persist, with market forces like regulatory pushes for net-zero emissions, supply chain bottlenecks for fixed stations, and cost pressures favoring off-grid solutions that cut deployment time from years to days.[1][3][5] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering CaaS, enabling rapid fleet transitions (e.g., for ports and events), reducing emissions, and partnering with OEMs—accelerating broader EV infrastructure without massive capex, while creating new service models like roadside charging over towing.[1][3][6]
SparkCharge is poised to dominate mobile and off-grid EV charging as fleets electrify en masse, leveraging its $30.5M raise for national and international expansion, deeper solar integrations, and hybrid permanent setups.[3][5] Trends like microgrids, AI-optimized energy management, and autonomous vehicle scaling will amplify its edge, potentially evolving it into a full-spectrum electrification platform. With first-mover status and proven traction, expect partnerships with more OEMs and events, further eroding range anxiety and cementing its role in sustainable mobility—transforming "charging anywhere" from innovation to infrastructure standard.[3][6]
