SWAN Impact Network unites, educates, and empowers founders
and impact investors who believe both positive impact and
strong financial return are equally vital.
Over $15m invested to date!
For a quick intro to SWAN, see our Impact Report and our Portfolio
Our Mission
SWAN has a passion for making the world a better place. We invest in early-stage startups who are providing market-significant solutions that address important societal and environmental challenges. We expect those companies to deliver measurable social or environmental impact, and to have solid plans for financial success.
SWAN’s mission includes educating the public and our members on impact investing, and educating the public and entrepreneurs about raising funds for impact startups.
Our Focus
Who We Are
SWAN is one of the most prominent impact angel networks in the US and has chapters in Austin, Dallas and Houston. Our membership includes angels from across the country. And we invest in amazing companies from across the US.
We recognize that women and people of color startup founders have been under-funded by the startup investment community. Half of our investments have gone to these under-represented founders.
Inspiring Impact Investments Made by the Network
SWAN is investing in entrepreneurs expanding clean energy access for underserved communities.
Meaghan Wood and Nicole Gonzalez, Co-founders of Raya Power, are expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for low- and moderate-income families. Their plug-in solar systems require no rooftop access, permits, or electrical work — making clean energy simple, affordable, and accessible to all.
SWAN is investing in entrepreneurs who can demonstrate efficacy in improving physical and mental health outcomes.
Casey Qadir, founder of Hubly Surgical, is working to deliver patented, FDA cleared, technology that is the first and only single-use cranial drill with advanced safety and efficiency features.
Latest News & Blogs
SWAN announces investment in VesprSolar
SWAN Investors are pleased to announce an investment in VesprSolar, an Oklahoma-based startup pioneering the future of solar panel installation. VesprSolar’s V-Clamp™ Panel Attachment System is a high-performance, integrated fastener […]
SWAN announces investment in Capwell Services
SWAN is pleased to announce an investment in Capwell Services, Inc. The company reduces methane emissions in the oil and gas industry by providing an affordable, scalable solution for capturing […]
SWAN announces investment in Raya Power
SWAN is pleased to announce an investment in Raya Power, which is working to expand access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for low- and moderate-income communities. Raya Power’s utility-free, […]
Sponsors
Austin accounting firm Atchley and Associates
Atchley & Associates is a full-service CPA firm offering audits, tax services, client accounting services, business consulting, and political campaign reporting services. Our long-standing involvement in the local Austin community is a part of our DNA. Our employee-led initiatives towards our community inspire our participation and presence. We are making our impact count by supporting local impact organizations.
Japanese IT technology firm TechMatrix
TechMatrix is an IT professional group who is working create a better future. In a spirit of co-existence and co-prosperity, TechMatrix works hard to make a contribution to their customers and to society. Going forward, the TechMatrix Group will contribute to the creation of a sustainable society by accelerating business in areas indispensable to society and industry, and by providing services to solve social issues in the fields of healthcare, manufacturing, finance, distribution and other business areas.
Law firm Goodwin Procter LLP
Nearly 2,000 Goodwin lawyers focus on building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries.
Their immersive understanding of our clients’ industries – combined with their expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets them apart,
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