Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $3MEstimate
Leads roundsn/a
FocusAI and data, Dev tools and infra, Marketplaces
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Swell VC
1 person on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.In their words
Swell VC — We back founders rebuilding systems that run the worldAI is shifting from content to systems. We invest in the infrastructure that matters.swell.vc
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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Questions
What stage does Swell VC invest in?
Swell VC reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does Swell VC invest?
Swell VC reports checks of $500K to $3M.
Does Swell VC lead rounds?
Swell VC has not reported a lead preference.
Who are the partners at Swell VC?
Rusty Ralston (Co-Founder & General Partner).
Is Swell VC active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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