Backswing Ventures

Backswing Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Philadelphia that was founded in 2020. With a fund size of $50 million, it focuses on investing in early-stage companies across various industries, including defense, technology, data, and healthcare technology. The firm prioritizes founders and their teams, seeking those with strong conviction and passion for their business. Backswing Ventures aims to support companies that are either currently profitable or projected to achieve profitability within 12 months of investment. The firm is dedicated to identifying and investing in disruptive businesses that have the potential to make a lasting impact in their respective sectors, leveraging the diverse backgrounds and networks of its founders to source and evaluate opportunities effectively.

Kyle Asman

Founder and Managing Partner

Steven Kantor

General Partner andPrincipal

Mike Vergura

Partner

3 past transactions

Raven Space Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Raven Space Systems is a company that is modernizing reentry capsule production using an automated facility that can make capsules at a much lower cost and much faster.

Mend

Seed Round in 2020
MEND is a life sciences company dedicated to improving health outcomes through targeted clinical nutrition and medical food interventions. The company focuses on researching and developing products that aid in healing from injuries, surgeries, and illness, as well as enhancing physical performance and addressing the challenges of aging. MEND's innovations have gained acceptance in various sectors, including hospitals, health systems, professional sports teams across major leagues, and elite military forces in the United States. The company's commitment to ongoing research and development positions it as a key player in the field of clinical nutritional products, aimed at enabling caregivers to support patients in achieving optimal health and recovery.

ZeroEyes

Venture Round in 2020
ZeroEyes, Inc. is an artificial intelligence security company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2018. The company has developed a sophisticated platform that focuses on firearm detection by analyzing over three billion images daily from security camera feeds. ZeroEyes aims to enhance safety in various environments, including schools, corporate settings, healthcare facilities, and public spaces, by providing real-time alerts to authorities in the event of potential gun-related threats. Its technology is designed to prevent and respond to active shooter incidents, improving situational awareness and reducing response times for first responders. Through its innovative solutions, ZeroEyes strives to combat mass shootings and gun-related violence, ultimately creating safer environments for individuals and communities.
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