SWS Venture Capital
Venture capitalLos Angeles Β· Pre-SeedβLate Stage Β· 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
SWS Venture Capital is primarily an early-stage venture investor that has backed numerous companies across a diversified range of sectors rather than concentrating on a single vertical. It also participates in later-stage private companies, typically through special purpose vehicles established by partner firms. Founded in 2018 by Green Dot Corporation founder Steve Streit, the firm combines direct early-stage investing with selective later-stage exposure.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 11 of 16 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ5Fintech Γ4Developer Tools Γ3Enterprise Software Γ3SaaS Γ3Data & Infrastructure Γ2Marketplaces Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ5
Investments Β· 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathThe Avalanche Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports innovation and growth in the Avalanche ecosystem through grants, programs, and strategic support for developers, entrepreneurs, and communities building on the Avalanche blockchain platform.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Gusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Josh Reeves(Founder/CEO)inEdward Kim(Founder/Empowering Gusto's Engineering Team)inTomer London(Founder/; Empowering Gusto's Product and Design Teams)in
Shipt operates a same-day delivery platform that connects consumers with personal shoppers who fulfill orders from retailers including Target, Lowe's, CVS, and regional grocers.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesRetail TechBirmingham, US
ROBERT L. CRUTCHFIELD(Director)BILL I. SMITH(Executive Officer, Director)STEVEN STREIT(Director)WILLIAM E. SAUNDERS(Director)JEFFREY L. SMITH(Director)
Fisher Investments is a global money management and financial advisory firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.
ConsumerFintechMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US
Michael Carvin(Founder/CEO)in
ethereum.org is a public, open-source educational resource and community portal for the Ethereum blockchain network, maintained by a core team and thousands of global contributors.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEdTech
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLanding Β· avweb.com Β· Jul 15, 2026
SmartAsset Β· job-boards.greenhouse.io Β· Jul 15, 2026
Avalanche Β· cryptonews.net Β· Jul 13, 2026
Solana Β· cryptobriefing.com Β· Jul 2, 2026
Gusto Β· gusto.com Β· Jun 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SWS Venture Capital invest at?
- SWS Venture Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does SWS Venture Capital focus on?
- SWS Venture Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is SWS Venture Capital located?
- SWS Venture Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
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