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Swift Ventures

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 93 out of 100

Also known as Swift Capital, Swift Ivy, Swift Ivy I, LLC, Swift Ventures Arize SPV1, Swift Ventures Arize SPV1 LP, Swift Ventures Arize SPV2, Swift Ventures Arize SPV2 LP, Swift Ventures Fund I, L.P.

  • AI models & AI infrastructure
  • AI native
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
LAFAYETTE, CA, United States
Assets under management
$113MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-03-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest fund size
$43.4MSEC amount sold, as of 2023-06-02Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
9
Legal name
SWIFT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

Swift Ventures is the fund that we wish existed when we were starting out -- a low-ego, sincerely helpful firm led by former founders who get it. With decades of company-building experience, Swift provides relevant and practical “garage-to-IPO” building and scaling expertise.

Investment approach

Thesis
We invest in AI and Automation companies with B2B business models. Typically, we are looking for companies that have an early, compelling product.Source (opens in a new tab)
Takes board seats
Yes
Board policy
In this capacity, Brett has been invited to join the boards of many companies including Tubi (sold to Fox Corporation), Arize AI and WeTravel.
Eligibility
We invest in AI and Automation companies with B2B business models. Typically, we are looking for companies that have an early, compelling product.
Traction requirement
Typically, we are looking for companies that have an early, compelling product.
Investing status notes
We invest in AI and Automation companies with B2B business models.

Funds

Swift Ventures Sieve SPV1, LLC
$500KVintage 2025, Main fund, SEC amount sold
Swift Ventures Arize SPV2 LP
$2.9MVintage 2024, Main fund, SEC amount sold
Swift Ventures Fund II, L.P.
$43.4MVintage 2023, Main fund, SEC amount sold
Swift Ventures GrayMatter Robotics SPV1, LLC
$2.8MVintage 2023, Main fund, SEC amount sold
Swift Ivy I, LLC
$2MVintage 2022, SPV, SEC amount sold
Swift Ventures Arize SPV1 LP
$2MVintage 2022, Main fund, SEC amount sold
Swift Ventures Fund I, L.P.
Vintage 2020Main fund
SWIFT BLUEFISH SPV1, LLC
Main fund
SWIFT VENTURES SIEVE SPV1, LLC
Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser
SWIFT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
SEC file number
802-120605
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$113Mas of 2026-03-17
Private funds reported
8
Principal office
LAFAYETTE, CA, United States
SEC CIK
1832821, 1978069, 2011646
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