Sway Ventures

What is Sway Ventures?

Sway Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in technology-driven companies across a broad spectrum of industries.

Their investment focus includes industries like Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), PropTech, Education, Business Solutions, FinTech (including Financial Services), Retail (including E-commerce), IoT (including Wearables), A.I. (including Big Data), HealthTech (including Fitness), Blockchain (including Cryptocurrencies), Web Security (including Privacy), Gaming (including eSports), Analytics, Food & Beverage, GovTech, Insurance (including InsurTech), Logistics (including Distribution), Real Estate (including Construction), Healthcare (including Wellness), LegalTech, Mobility, Nanotechnology, and Consumer sectors that specifically cater to women's needs.

The firm is known for their selective investment strategy, choosing to partner with smart, passionate entrepreneurs who are building innovative technologies and services.

They are particularly interested in industry-disrupting founders and ambitious visions to lead their market, and they typically invest in companies at key growth stages, such as pre-seed, seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. Their investments range from a minimum of $500,000 to a maximum of $25,000,000, with a sweet spot of about $5,000,000. The firm has a robust portfolio that spans foundational industries such as Finance, Real Estate, Retail, and Supply Chain.

To date, Sway Ventures has invested in over 65 companies.

They take a hands-on approach, supporting startups from inception to exit, often being the first to write a check and continuing to support the companies as they grow and raise subsequent funding rounds. They emphasize adding value beyond capital, including through their Talent Network to support portfolio company staffing and other initiatives for the growth and networking of their investees.

Sway Ventures showcases a track record of successful investments, such as those acquired by COX Enterprises and Zebra Technologies. They present themselves as a firm that not only backs companies financially but also engages deeply to ensure the success of their investments.

What they say:

US based venture firm focused on early stage US based companies

What we look for: We invest in AI and data in real estate tech, fintech, supply chain tech, consumer retail tech verticals, at the Seed and Series A stages.

How we help: Operator culture, with experiences including large enterprise executives as well as founding to exit. Board member and/or observer roles to support strategy, hiring, capital needs and business development.