Red Swan Ventures
VC / Angel · New York · United States
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Red Swan Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2011 by Andy Dunn and Sandy Cass. The firm is known for its focus on culturally resonant startups and aims to be a founder's first outside capital. The team includes managing partner Sandy Cass, who has a background as COO at Artsy and VP Finance at Bonobos, and founding partner Andy Dunn, who is also the founder of Bonobos. Red Swan Ventures differentiates itself by backing founders who leverage technology to meet enduring human needs. The firm invests primarily in consumer products, fintech, SaaS, and proptech sectors, with a focus on pre-seed and seed stages. Typical check sizes range from $500K to $1M. Red Swan Ventures has a strong track record of investing in companies that create new markets through product-led growth and network effects. They have made over 125 investments and have exited 68 companies. Notable investments include Coinbase - crypto exchange, Warby Parker - DTC eyewear, Oscar - health insurance, Scopely - mobile game studio, and Hinge - dating app. These companies exemplify Red Swan Ventures' strategy of investing in startups that reshape culture and create new markets.
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