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Jay Patil

Investor

Partner at Swell Partners

New York, New York, United States

Writes $500K – $600K checks

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About

Co-founding partner of Swell and a longtime operator-investor who has built companies with his partner for over 15 years, from an early angel check into TapAd to the current fund.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Swell PartnersCo-Founder and General Partnercurrent2011 — presentGreater New York City Area
  2. Askari DefenseInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  3. Parametric (YC F25)Investorcurrent2025 — present
  4. IronGridInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  5. Exodys EnergyInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  6. Godela (YC X25)Investorcurrent2025 — present
  7. Deepnight (YC W24)Investorcurrent2025 — present
  8. RyboDyn Inc.Investorcurrent2024 — present
  9. Array LabsInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  10. KlerkInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  11. SharpeiInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  12. Modern IntelligenceInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  13. CredalInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  14. CuraFiInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  15. Treasure FinancialInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  16. DeelInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  17. FiveableInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  18. CrispInvestorcurrent2019 — present
  19. Loft OrbitalInvestorcurrent2018 — present
  20. PebblePostInvestorcurrent2014 — present
  21. ScienceIOInvestor2020 — 2024
  22. StacksInvestor2017 — 2021
  23. TapadInvestor2011 — 2016
  24. Urgent CareerHead of GTM/Founder Engagement2008 — 2011
  25. Robert Half TechnologyBusiness Development2007 — 2008
  26. Enterprise Rent A CarBranch Sales Manager2001 — 2006

Skills & more

Business DevelopmentRecruitingSalesMarketingStart-upsConsultingDigital MarketingStrategic PartnershipsEntrepreneurshipOnline AdvertisingAccount ManagementDigital Media
+5 moreAdvertisingLead GenerationTalent AcquisitionOnline MarketingStrategy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jay Patil?
Co-founding partner of Swell and a longtime operator-investor who has built companies with his partner for over 15 years, from an early angel check into TapAd to the current fund.
Where does Jay Patil work?
Jay Patil is Partner at Swell Partners.
What does Jay Patil invest in?
Jay Patil invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Space Tech.
What check size does Jay Patil write?
Jay Patil typically writes checks of $500K – $600K.
Where did Jay Patil go to school?
Jay Patil studied at University of Arizona - Eller College of Management (MBA, Marketing); New York University (Venture Capital and Private Equity); University of Mumbai (BE, Computer Engineering/Science).

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