Application Fee Payment Deadline:
Thursday, July 17th
SWAN Application Fee & Requirements
-Application Fee: A $50 non-refundable fee is required for first-time applicants, covering two submissions (initial and one reapplication).
-Payment Process: After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation with payment instructions. Once SWAN processes the request in Dealum, you can complete payment upon your next login.
-Fee Waiver: If a SWAN angel has encouraged you to apply, you may check if they are willing to cover the fee. Portfolio companies seeking follow-on funding are exempt from the fee.
-Incorporation Requirements: SWAN typically invests in C-Corps. If not yet incorporated, applicants should have the process underway.
-Eligible Companies: SWAN primarily invests in U.S. and Canadian companies. Companies with a U.S. subsidiary or plans to incorporate in the U.S. may also be considered.
Your Company can help SWAN scale its Impact!
Empower Impactful Startups and Support SWAN’s Mission
SWAN angel investors empower innovative entrepreneurs to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges and create lasting impact.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission of educating the public on how to invest in impact companies and how to raise fundings for impact startups.
Our impact-focused angels make personal investments in companies. We don’t have a fund with management fees and a carry to support the network financially.
You can help SWAN scale its impact by making a voluntary, one-donation of Warrants to SWAN. Please let us know if you would like more information on this program by emailing us at associate@swanimpact.org.
SWAN’s primary investment focus
“The SWAN Impact Network plays a critical role in supporting early stage entrepreneurs. They are well positioned to support companies that are in the middle of commercialization and need a little extra bit of support to reach that next critical inflection point.”
~ Andrew Maxey, CEO and Co-Founder of Vartega
How to Apply for funding from SWAN
Apply For First Funding from SWAN
- Review “First Time Funding Criteria” – Ensure a strong fit in terms of company type, investment instruments, stage, valuation, and other key criteria.
- Prepare & Submit Your Application – Review the pitch deck requirements, required financial model format, and complete the application agreement. Please ensure any required files meet the specifications outlined in these documents. Also, please note our information on impact. Once ready, apply via Dealum.
- If you’re reapplying for initial funding, clearly highlight your progress and address previous feedback. Be sure to answer “yes” to the Dealum question about prior applications, update your responses, and submit your application—simply editing it won’t resubmit it to SWAN.
SWAN Portfolio Companies: Apply for Follow-on Funds
- Notify SWAN – Email Associate@swanimpact.org and discuss your new funding round with your SWAN contact.
- Secure a Sponsor & Apply – Ask your SWAN contact to sponsor your application, then follow the process outlined in “Follow-on Funding for SWAN Portfolio Companies” and submit your request through Dealum.
Helpful Application Resources
Our Application Review Process
We provide funding for impact startup companies on a quarterly cycle, following the procedure below.
See the Quarterly Schedule
The angels came to the table sharing and supporting our passion to help kids thrive.”
~ Amy Looper, Co-Founder of OneSeventeen Media
The SWAN Impact Network provides funding for impact startup companies. And SWAN has a passion for doing good. Doing good for society and the environment. And going good for founders by being a responsive, transparent and helpful partner.
More Information Regarding Applying for Impact Funding
- We do not accept any material containing Confidential or Proprietary legends.
- Companies may apply twice within any twelve-month period.
- The $50 application fee (non-refundable) allows your company to apply twice.
- Our network is not able to accept applications through other platforms such as Gust.
I have pitched to more angel groups than I can remember. Probably went into diligence with a dozen or more.
It was the most thorough and transparent of any group which speaks to the quality of people in SWAN.
~ Steve Mogensen, CEO and Co-Founder of Speech Vive
Recently Funded Impact Businesses
SWAN announces investment in Capwell Services
SWAN announces investment in Vessl Prosthetics
