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Backswing Ventures

Backswing Ventures, based in Pennsylvania, backs aerospace and defense specialists, can lead rounds, and has invested in ZeroEyes and Firehawk Aerospace.

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Leads roundsYes
FocusDefense and space
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Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Backswing Ventures

4 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Kyle Asman
Kyle AsmanManaging PartnerHe previously co-founded BX3 Capital and worked at major investment banks.
James Block
James BlockPartner
Michael Vergura
Michael VerguraPartnerHe previously spent 30 years in commercial real estate underwriting and lending at banks including Lehman Brothers, Capital One, and PNC Bank.
Audrey Haugh
Audrey HaughPrincipalShe holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Austin.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

ZeroEyesFirehawk AerospaceLocus LockVATN SystemsHexSpace KineticWalarisRaven Defense

In their words

Defense & National Security Venture Capital | Backswing VenturesAn early-stage venture firm investing in defense and national security technologies, backing founders building mission-critical companies.backswingventures.com
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Questions

What stage does Backswing Ventures invest in?

Backswing Ventures has not reported an entry stage.

How much does Backswing Ventures invest?

Backswing Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does Backswing Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Backswing Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Backswing Ventures?

Kyle Asman (Managing Partner), James Block (Partner), Michael Vergura (Partner).

Is Backswing Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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