SparkLabs plans to establish a cybersecurity and blockchain program in Washington , D.C. from 2019 . Called “ SparkLabs Cybersecurity + partners ” , it will use the investment group 's standard approach that sees specifically chosen companies offered $ 50,000 for up to 6 % equity . Firms struggling or relying on little money will be prioritised , with the general focus on enterprise - led technologies rather than cryptocurrency . Applications will be accepted from investors with the inaugural selection of companies starting the program in March . Start - up firm Brian partners and Mike Bott will manage it , with advisors coming from brands including Microsoft and apple .
SparkLabs plans to establish a cybersecurity and blockchain program in Washington, D.C. from 2019. Called “SparkLabs Cybersecurity + Blockchain”, it will use the investment group's standard approach that sees specifically chosen companies offered $50,000 for up to 6% equity. Firms struggling or operating on little money will be prioritised, with the general focus on enterprise-led technologies rather than cryptocurrency. Applications will be accepted from January with the inaugural selection of companies starting the program in March. Start-up specialists Brian Park and Mike Bott will manage it, with advisors coming from brands including Microsoft and LinkedIn.