Our Story
SWAN, founded in 2015 in Austin, has grown into a multi-state 501(c)(3) nonprofit network of 120+ members who have invested over $18 million in impact-driven companies. With a mission to make life better for people and the planet, SWAN pairs investment with education, equipping both founders and investors to drive meaningful impact and return on investment.
SWAN, founded in 2015 in Austin, has grown into a multi-state 501(c)(3) nonprofit network of 120+ members who have invested over $18 million in impact-driven companies. With a mission to make life better for people and the planet, SWAN pairs investment with education, equipping both founders and investors to drive meaningful impact and return on investment.
SWAN, founded in 2015 in Austin, has grown into a multi-state 501(c)(3) nonprofit network of 120+ members who have invested over $18 million in impact-driven companies. With a mission to make life better for people and the planet, SWAN pairs investment with education, equipping both founders and investors to drive meaningful impact and return on investment.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Mission: SWAN Impact Network unites, educates, and empowers founders and impact investors who believe both positive impact and strong financial return are equally vital.
Mission: SWAN Impact Network unites, educates, and empowers founders and impact investors who believe both positive impact and strong financial return are equally vital.
Secondary Mission: SWAN recognizes that women and people of color startup founders have been underfunded by the startup investment community. About 40% of our investments have gone to these underrepresented founders. And SWAN’s leadership and membership reflects the diversity of the community.
Secondary Mission: SWAN recognizes that women and people of color startup founders have been underfunded by the startup investment community. About 40% of our investments have gone to these underrepresented founders. And SWAN’s leadership and membership reflects the diversity of the community.
Impact Investment Thesis
Impact Investment Thesis
SWAN’s investment approach focuses on supporting early-stage companies that deliver both financial returns and meaningful social outcomes. Every company we back must demonstrate a clear path to measurable impact — from reducing carbon emissions and expanding healthcare access, to improving educational outcomes and fostering economic inclusion.
SWAN’s investment approach focuses on supporting early-stage companies that deliver both financial returns and meaningful social outcomes. Every company we back must demonstrate a clear path to measurable impact — from reducing carbon emissions and expanding healthcare access, to improving educational outcomes and fostering economic inclusion.
National Footprint
National Footprint
A rapidly growing and nationally prominent impact angel network, SWAN has chapters in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, and includes angels from across the US. And we invest in amazing companies from across the US and Canada.
A rapidly growing and nationally prominent impact angel network, SWAN has chapters in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, and includes angels from across the US. And we invest in amazing companies from across the US and Canada.