Discover the next big thing before everyone else does
By connecting with inventors early, you have the chance to find breakthrough products and emerging technologies before they become widely known.
Why investors use Gather the Spark
Discover promising opportunities
Gather the Spark connects investors with inventors who are actively developing new products and businesses.
Explore opportunities across industries
Invention-based opportunities can span a wide range of industries, giving you the chance to explore new sectors and consider fresh additions to your investment portfolio.
Support innovation that can make an impact
Your investment and professional guidance could help transform novel ideas and potentially game-changing solutions into products people can use.
Build valuable connections
Connect with inventors, entrepreneurs and other forward-thinking professionals, opening the door to future partnerships and potential investments.
How you can get involved
Invest your way
Put your industry knowledge to work
If you have deep expertise in a specific market, use that experience to spot promising inventions others might overlook.
Go beyond capital
Some investors want more than a financial transaction. You may also choose to mentor or consult with inventors as they shape their product’s path to market.
Leverage your network
Your contacts can be a powerful asset. Relationships with manufacturers, distributors, retailers and industry partners could help move an idea forward.
Decide when to invest
Review opportunities at your discretion and decide whether – and when – you want to invest. You control your level of involvement.
Types of opportunities
Find inventions that align with your interests and industry experience.
Tech, Software & Digital Products
Connect with inventors developing apps, AI-powered tools, software platforms, digital products and other technology-driven concepts.
Consumer, Household & Lifestyle Products
Find practical, clever and marketable inventions designed for everyday use, from household improvements and lifestyle products to novel gadgets and accessories.
Health, Wellness & Medical Innovation
Explore products and technologies designed to improve health, personal wellness, patient care and quality of life.
Industrial & Manufacturing Innovations
Evaluate equipment, materials, product improvements and process innovations designed to help businesses work smarter, produce more and solve operational challenges.
How to become a member
Start discovering investment opportunities in 4 easy steps
Become an investor on Gather the Spark in just 4 easy steps. For $50 a month, you can access the platform, discover what inventors are developing and connect directly with entrepreneurs seeking funding.
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Join Gather the Spark
Become a member for $50 a month. There’s no long-term contract to sign, so you’re free to use the platform in the way that works best for you.
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Create Your Investor Profile
Share your experience, investment interests and the types of opportunities you’re seeking so inventors can determine whether you may be a good fit.
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Discover Promising Ideas
Browse inventor profiles, learn what entrepreneurs are developing and identify ideas you’d like to explore further.
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Connect With Inventors
Reach out directly to inventors. Ask questions, discuss their vision and determine whether the opportunity is right for you.
Investor FAQs
Investor questions? Start here.
Gather the Spark welcomes angel investors, retail investors, venture capital professionals and institutional investors. Whether you invest independently or represent an organization, you can discover emerging inventions and connect with inventors seeking funding, expertise and industry connections.
No. Inventors decide whether and when to share their work with investors. Some may be actively seeking funding, while others may still be planning, designing, prototyping, pursuing patent protection or preparing for production. Review each inventor’s profile and project information to learn how far the idea has progressed.
Connections can begin in either direction. You can contact inventors who make their projects available to investors, and inventors can review your profile and reach out when they think you may be a good fit.
No. Gather the Spark provides a platform for discovery and connection. It does not broker, recommend or endorse investments. You are responsible for evaluating each opportunity, conducting due diligence and consulting qualified financial or legal advisers when appropriate.
Possibly. An inventor may ask you to sign a nondisclosure agreement before sharing confidential details. You decide whether to accept it. Any NDA is between you and the inventor, not Gather the Spark.
No. Gather the Spark does not guarantee that you will find an investment opportunity or that any invention or business will secure funding, succeed commercially or generate a return. All discussions and agreements take place directly between the investor and inventor.
Investor membership is $50 per month, with no long-term contract. You can pause or cancel at any time.
Start connecting today
Discover your next promising venture
Create your investor profile, explore emerging ideas and identify opportunities where your capital, experience and connections could contribute to success for you and the inventor.