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Sway Ventures

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Sway Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs industry disrupting founders from inception to exit

For nearly a decade, Sway Ventures has invested in 65+ companies across four foundational industries: Finance, Real Estate, Retail, and Supply Chain.

We look for teams with an ambitious vision to sustainably lead their industry. We like to invest early, roll up our sleeves to deliver value, and stick with you as you grow. That often means we're your first check at the pre-seed or seed stages, and as you build and raise subsequent rounds, we support you from the core through the growth stage.

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