Red Swan Ventures

Red Swan Ventures is a New York, New York–based venture capital firm founded in 2011 that makes early-stage investments primarily at the pre-seed and seed levels, often writing initial checks of roughly $500 K to $1 M to back founders reshaping culture, technology, and systems. The firm focuses on consumer, software, fintech, and related technology sectors and aims to partner with entrepreneurs building businesses that deliver customer delight and strong market adoption. It typically acts as one of the first outside institutional investors and provides strategic guidance alongside capital to support early growth. Red Swan’s portfolio includes companies that have achieved significant recognition and liquidity events, such as Coinbase, Warby Parker, Guideline, ID.me, and Snapdocs. The team comprises experienced operators and investors who emphasize long-term founder support and business-building perspectives.