Melissa Demma

Swift Ventures is the fund that we wish existed when we were starting out -- a low-ego, sincerely helpful firm led by former founders who get it. With decades of company-building experience, Swift provides relevant and practical “garage-to-IPO” building and scaling expertise. While our firm is new, our team has been having fun going for it together as co-founders since 2006. We have “in the trenches” experience at building companies through every stage including IPO and acquisitions. We know what it’s like to be on top of the world one day and dealing with an existential crisis the next. We have rung the bell and know that getting there can be absolutely brutal on our bodies and relationships. Our mission and passion are to help entrepreneurs grow, win and stay in the game to achieve their own dreams. We are guided by the belief that there is no higher calling than creating something of value to the world from scratch. But overcoming the haters, incumbents and the status quo isn’t for everyone. The name “Swift” comes from our shared experience that while there are many paths to build great companies – the best entrepreneurs have the ability to build, learn and iterate faster than others think is possible. We invest in AI and Automation companies with B2B business models. Typically, we are looking for companies that have an early compelling product with positive revenue and retention signals. More than any focus or pedigree we value Founders that are bold and that have a high Do:Say ratio (and expect the same of ourselves).

Differential is a NYC-based seed-stage venture capital fund investing in the next generation of enterprise technology that will enable companies to truly transition into the “data age.” Our team is comprised of experienced investors, data scientists and startup executives who have hands-on experience solving problems in the complex AI market. Because we have lived many of the challenges a startup faces along its growth trajectory through a variety of skillsets we support our founders, as a team, across all business functions, from seed to exit. Our portfolio companies are providing the components critical to the next generation of enterprise technology and are fundamentally changing the way companies do business in sectors like financial services, manufacturing, hiring, government, retail, etc. We are constantly seeking startups that will unlock the power of data in a responsible way; ranging from applied AI solutions to Advancing the ML Tech Stack to Advanced Engineering and Infrastructure solutions, including data privacy and cybersecurity. We view our investments starting with the data. So any tech solution that helps to collect, manage, analyze, and secure data is in thesis for us.

Swift Ventures is the fund that we wish existed when we were starting out -- a low-ego, sincerely helpful firm led by former founders who get it. With decades of company-building experience, Swift provides relevant and practical “garage-to-IPO” building and scaling expertise. While our firm is new, our team has been having fun going for it together as co-founders since 2006. We have “in the trenches” experience at building companies through every stage including IPO and acquisitions. We know what it’s like to be on top of the world one day and dealing with an existential crisis the next. We have rung the bell and know that getting there can be absolutely brutal on our bodies and relationships. Our mission and passion are to help entrepreneurs grow, win and stay in the game to achieve their own dreams. We are guided by the belief that there is no higher calling than creating something of value to the world from scratch. But overcoming the haters, incumbents and the status quo isn’t for everyone. The name “Swift” comes from our shared experience that while there are many paths to build great companies – the best entrepreneurs have the ability to build, learn and iterate faster than others think is possible. We invest in AI and Automation companies with B2B business models. Typically, we are looking for companies that have an early compelling product with positive revenue and retention signals. More than any focus or pedigree we value Founders that are bold and that have a high Do:Say ratio (and expect the same of ourselves).

Differential is a NYC-based seed-stage venture capital fund investing in the next generation of enterprise technology that will enable companies to truly transition into the “data age.” Our team is comprised of experienced investors, data scientists and startup executives who have hands-on experience solving problems in the complex AI market. Because we have lived many of the challenges a startup faces along its growth trajectory through a variety of skillsets we support our founders, as a team, across all business functions, from seed to exit. Our portfolio companies are providing the components critical to the next generation of enterprise technology and are fundamentally changing the way companies do business in sectors like financial services, manufacturing, hiring, government, retail, etc. We are constantly seeking startups that will unlock the power of data in a responsible way; ranging from applied AI solutions to Advancing the ML Tech Stack to Advanced Engineering and Infrastructure solutions, including data privacy and cybersecurity. We view our investments starting with the data. So any tech solution that helps to collect, manage, analyze, and secure data is in thesis for us.

Investing in the most disruptive economic force of the 21st century—female entrepreneurs. Without women in Technology, there is no equality. Get in touch: information@shatterfund.com

At Sway Capital, were transforming capital into catalysts and investing in tomorrows breakthroughs. As a global platform for alternative investments, were harnessing entrepreneurial innovation and institutional expertise to build a new paradigm in asset management. Our multi-strategy approach spans private equity, private credit, impact, media and advisory. From our venture studio to growth equity investments, were not just funders – were partners in industry transformation and category creation.