Swell Capital

About The Fund

Swell Capital, registered as Swell Partners, is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2014 that specializes in preseed and seed stage investments. They target a diverse range of industries including Software (Web Marketplace Saas, etc.), IT & TMT, Education, Retail & E-Commerce, HealthTech & Fitness, Advertising, Payments, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare & Wellness, Mobile. They identify and invest in founders who have the potential to create category-defining companies. Swell Capital not only provides capital but also positions itself as a partner that offers a substantial recruiting advantage, hence acting like a next-gen venture firm with the DNA of a world-class talent agency. They boast a decade-long presence in the New York City tech ecosystem, demonstrated by their investment and startup recruiting practice. The firm's founders, Rusty Ralston and Jay Patil, have backgrounds as early employees of a venture-backed talent assessment machine learning startup. This experience reinforced their belief in the vital role of recruiting and culture in determining a company's success. Swell Capital takes pride in their elite talent network of sales, business development, product, and marketing executives who have experience scaling startups from inception through to their acquisition or IPO stages. Recognizing that the best candidates are not actively seeking opportunities, Swell Capital provides access to top talent that may seem otherwise hidden or unavailable. They dedicate themselves to adding value precisely where it's most needed - the people. Swell's philosophy is embodied in the phrase 'You win with people,' indicating their commitment to not just fund, but also foster the growth and development of their portfolio companies through strategic human resource advantages.