What am I Missy; Episode 14 Attention early-stage startups. Are you seeking a small amount of funding? If you live in the Big Apple or Boston, then Spark Capital is right up your alley. New York-based Spark Capital will put seed capital into startups through a new program called Start@Spark. What’s the criteria? You have to be a startup focused on media, tech, and entertainment. If the partners like you, they will invest a standard quarter million loan that will convert to equity at your next round of financing at a 20% discount. Is it a good deal? The only thing I can say is, at least they're spending.  See: Spark Capital starts seed-stage investingTired of the old pizza delivery service? Want to know who else ...   [ Read more ]