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Private network · Europe · By application

GetSparked is a private network for people working in AI.

Members include founders, CEOs, CTOs, engineers, academics, PhDs and investors across Europe. Founded in 2023, GetSparked centres on one private WhatsApp group. You apply for membership, and the founders review your application before inviting you.

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Around 600 members · Around 6 countries · September 2026

The group

Discussions about building, researching and funding AI

Members discuss AI technology, research, company operations and funding in the group. The weekly digest summarises these discussions in Tech & Research, Lounge, Funding and Marketplace, with a New Members section.

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  • Tech & Research
    AI development and research Topics include AI methods, engineering decisions and research findings.
  • Lounge
    Working in AI Topics include running AI companies and members' experience of working in the field.
  • Funding
    Investment and fundraising Topics include AI investment, fundraising and deal flow.
  • Marketplace
    Member requests and offers Topics include what members need and what they can offer others working in AI.
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Who membership is for

For people who build, run, research or fund AI

  • Founders & CEOs

    You build or run an AI company.

  • CTOs & engineers

    You lead technical teams or build AI systems.

  • Academics & PhDs

    You study AI or conduct AI research.

  • Investors & VCs

    You invest in AI companies.

Membership

What membership includes

  • The private WhatsApp group You take part in one private group with members selected through an application and invitation process.
  • Member events You can meet other members in person at events in several European cities.
  • Introductions and deal flow Members make introductions and share deal flow through the group.
  • The weekly digest You can read a weekly summary of group discussions. You can also receive it by email.

How membership works

How you become a member

Apply for membership
  1. 01
    Apply

    Answer eight questions about your contact details, role, AI experience and involvement, and what you would bring to the community.

  2. 02
    Review

    The founders review your application within five working days.

  3. 03
    Invitation

    If your application is accepted, you receive an invitation to the private group.

  4. 04
    In the group

    You can take part in discussions, make introductions and attend member events.

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Member events

Meet other members in person

Member events take place in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. You can meet people who build, run, research or fund AI in person.

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Receive the weekly digest

Get one email per week summarising discussions in the group. You can subscribe whether or not you are a member.