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 and rail system designed for security, simplicity, speed, and cost-effectiveness. The system enables tool-free installation in under 30 seconds per module—while completing grounding and attachment in one step.

Built to withstand 900 pounds of uplift force, the V-Clamp™ addresses one of the major challenges in solar installation: security during high-wind events. Its design also improves load distribution across panels, helping reduce stress and degradation over time.

SWAN announces investment in Vessl Prosthetics

SWAN is pleased to announce an investment in Vessl Prosthetics, which creates affordable, adaptive prosthetic sockets that automatically adjust to limb changes, offering bionic-level functionality and greater comfort for wearers.

Vessl has developed a new prosthetic socket designed specifically for amputees who have struggled to find a good fit with traditional sockets or who have felt that affordable options were not available to them. Vessl’s socket is the only socket that automatically adjusts as amputees’ legs change size. Custom panels maintain a consistent, clinician-set level of pressure on the leg even as the leg shrinks and swells. This socket is compatible with standard connectors, so prosthetists can easily integrate the Vessl socket with any shank and foot they choose. Vessl’s socket can be worn every day without pain or the need for prosthetic socks.

SWAN announces investment in AiM Medical Robotics

SWAN is pleased to announce an investment in AiM Medical Robotics, a company advancing neurosurgical precision and outcomes through real-time MRI-guided robotics.

AiM Medical Robotics is a neurosurgical robotics company that is working to bring high levels of precision, automation, and efficiency to the complex environment of neurosurgery. They are developing a portable MRI compatible surgical robot for use in the MRI Suite and the Operating Room. Their mission is to improve outcomes for patients undergoing neurosurgery for Functional brain disorders (Parkinson’s, Epilepsy, etc.) and cancer, while providing cost savings to hospitals by eliminating errors and reducing procedure time by up to 50%.

SWAN announces investment in Little Feet Packaging

SWAN is pleased to announce an investment in Little Feet Packaging, which provides a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to single-use bubble wrap using recycled, compostable material.

Little Feet Packaging develops innovative, sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastic packaging. Their flagship product, Pubble, is a patented material made from 100% recycled paper that provides cushioning and thermal protection while being compostable and cost-effective. Through a unique model, Little Feet supplies production equipment directly to third-party logistics companies and large customers, enabling scalable adoption of eco-friendly materials. This approach helps businesses meet the growing demand for sustainable practices while reducing shipping costs and conserving warehouse space.

SWAN announces follow-on investment in Pecos Wind Power

SWAN investors are proud to support a follow-on investment in Pecos Wind Power, a company developing and manufacturing community-scale wind turbines that enable low-cost, on-site power generation—ideal for rural and agricultural markets. Pecos was named a recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP) award, part of a $3.2 million initiative supporting distributed wind deployment in farming communities. This award aligns with the USDA and DOE’s new RAISE initiative, designed to reduce market barriers and drive clean energy adoption in rural America. Read more about the CIP program and this year’s awardees here.

SWAN investors first backed Pecos Wind Power in 2022.

 

 

SWAN announces investment in Ecosystem Informatics

SWAN is pleased to announce an investment in Ecosystem Informatics (ESI), which is dedicated to providing advanced AI-driven data and analytics solutions to help organizations monitor and improve air quality.

ESI’s multi-modal solution means that customers can cover a very large area at a very low cost, with either terrestrial or aerial mobile platforms, complemented if required by a fixed platform. AI-driven self-calibration means that ESI can deliver continuous real-time measurements with its mobile platform. ESI is thus first to provide 3D mapping of air measurements. ESI works with governments, businesses, and industries to protect public health and promote sustainability through smarter, data-driven decision-making; it is FIWARE ready, easing the way for cities to get the data they need for their decision.

SWAN announces investment in AGED Diagnostics

SWAN is pleased to announce an investment in AGED Diagnostics, which is using genomic innovation to develop the most accurate blood test for liver disease to help physicians keep patients in the monitoring program, reduce the financial burden for health insurers, and improve patient outcomes through early detection and intervention.

AGED tools can differentiate benign from advanced liver disease and simultaneously stage fibrosis (liver scarring). Their technology uses a targeted genomic sequencing assessment to measure the concentration of target biomarkers (genetic signatures) in circulation. The presence of biomarkers past a defined concentration indicates a diagnosis of liver disease (NASH) and/or fibrosis.

SWAN announces investment in LeapFrog Design

SWAN is pleased to announce an investment in LeapFrog Design, which provides stylish, plant-powered, greywater recycling systems for new residences, reducing water usage by up to 40%.

The company’s EstuaryTM is a plant-powered ecological water treatment system. On the surface, the system is a modern planter box full of vibrant plants that add beauty to the landscape. Inside, plants and microbes clean water from sinks, showers, and washing machines for reuse in toilet flushing and irrigation.

SWAN participates in Vartega’s recent $10M funding round

SWAN is pleased to announce participation in Vartega’s recent $10M preferred equity financing round led by Diamond Edge Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG).

Vartega’s proprietary recycling processes enable the recovery and conversion of high-performance carbon fiber used in advanced materials for aerospace components, automotive parts, and wind turbine blades. The company’s innovative approach reduces waste and provides manufacturers with a sustainable source of high-quality recycled carbon fiber via Vartega’s EasyFeed Bundles known as Fenix Fiber and Fenix Fiber+™.

More about this latest funding round can be found HERE.

This round marks the third time SWAN members have invested in Vartega, with previous rounds being in 2021 and 2023.

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