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Venice, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 139 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Returnmates operates a tech-enabled delivery and returns network for retail brands, offering premium same-day and next-day deliveries, box-less at-home return pickups, and doorstep exchanges. The service is aimed at online retailers seeking to reduce freight costs and improve post-purchase customer experience.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech

Founders & leadership

Sway was founded in 2020 by Eric Wimer.

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Eric WimerCo-Founder & CEOEric Wimer is the founder of Sway (formerly Returnmates), which operates a delivery and returns network for e-commerce retailers. He previously spent over five years at Uber in operations, marketing, and expansion roles, including launching its transportation product in more than 30 U.S. markets, working on the early stage of UberEATS, and serving as General Manager of Nevada.
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Kristian ZakNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 8

Blackhorn Ventureslisted by Blackhorn VenturesDenver · $500K

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Firebrand Ventureslisted by Firebrand VenturesBoulder · $500K – $1M

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Gaingelslisted by GaingelsNew York · $200K – $500K

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Yes VClisted by Yes VCSan Francisco · $30K – $1.5M

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LightShed VenturesreportedArmonk

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The FundreportedAustin · $50K – $250K

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$25.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2024

▶$5MraisedSep 2021 · 55 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric WimerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kristian ZakDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$980KraisedMar 2021 · 45 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric WimerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kristian ZakDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$980K
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Sway do?
Returnmates operates a tech-enabled delivery and returns network for retail brands, offering premium same-day and next-day deliveries, box-less at-home return pickups, and doorstep exchanges. The service is aimed at online retailers seeking to reduce freight costs and improve post-purchase customer experience.
Who founded Sway?
Sway was founded by Eric Wimer in 2020.
Who are Sway's investors?
Sway's investors include 7GC & Co, Blackhorn Ventures, Firebrand Ventures, Gaingels, Yes VC, LightShed Ventures, The Fund.
How much funding has Sway raised?
Sway has disclosed $25.5M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Sway headquartered?
Sway is headquartered in Venice, US.