SWaN & Legend Venture Partners

SWaN & Legend Venture Partners is a Virginia-based private equity firm established in 2012 through the merger of SWaN Investors and Legend Ventures. The firm specializes in investing in early and growth stage technology-enabled consumer brands across various sectors, including retail, education, food and hospitality, and sports and entertainment. With a management team experienced in creating significant value, the partners are dedicated to actively collaborating with organizational leadership to build trusted brands that resonate with consumers. SWaN & Legend prioritizes ethical practices in its investments, emphasizing the fair treatment of employees, consumers, vendors, and communities.

David Bosserman

Managing Director

Rodney Brown

Chief Financial Officer

Todd Foreman

MD

Nick Gillette

Associate

Mark Mason

Director

Anthony Nader

Managing Director

Frederick Schaufeld

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Fred Schaufeld

Founder & Managing Director

Fredrick D. Schaufeld

Managing Director

Jing Vivatrat

Head of Investor Relations

Past deals in District of Columbia

Class.com

Series B in 2021
Class.com specializes in online learning solutions, offering a range of courses that include core subjects, electives, and skills development. The company also provides program implementation services to enhance the educational experience. A key feature of Class.com is its integration with Zoom, allowing educators to utilize Class software within the Zoom Meetings platform. This integration facilitates various educational activities such as taking attendance, distributing assignments, administering quizzes or tests, grading, proctoring exams, and engaging in one-on-one discussions with students. Through these offerings, Class.com aims to support and improve the online teaching and learning process.

UrbanStems

Series C in 2021
UrbanStems Inc. provides on-demand flower delivery services. It offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems for various occasions; floral arrangements for businesses; and gift cards. The company also provides flower arrangement classes; and iOS application for ordering flowers. It offers its services in New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. through its online portal. UrbanStems Inc. was formerly known as MireDreams, LLC. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

UrbanStems

Series C in 2021
UrbanStems Inc. provides on-demand flower delivery services. It offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems for various occasions; floral arrangements for businesses; and gift cards. The company also provides flower arrangement classes; and iOS application for ordering flowers. It offers its services in New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. through its online portal. UrbanStems Inc. was formerly known as MireDreams, LLC. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Cava Group

Series F in 2021
Cava Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants. It offers salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. The company has strategic partnerships with Garden School Foundation, Sow Much Good, Urban Roots, and Future Chefs. Cava Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) operates in the sports entertainment sector, focusing on mixed martial arts (MMA). It serves individual fighters by providing a structured competition format that includes a regular season, playoffs, and a championship, allowing athletes to earn fight bonuses and showcase their skills through pay-per-view experiences. PFL is structured into three main segments: media, live events, and consumer products. The media segment is dedicated to creating and monetizing both long-form and short-form content across various platforms, including pay television, digital, and social media. The live events segment focuses on ticket sales, event services, and travel packages associated with its events. Based in McLean, Virginia, PFL aims to enhance the visibility and profitability of its athletes and events through diverse revenue streams.

UrbanStems

Series B in 2019
UrbanStems Inc. provides on-demand flower delivery services. It offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems for various occasions; floral arrangements for businesses; and gift cards. The company also provides flower arrangement classes; and iOS application for ordering flowers. It offers its services in New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. through its online portal. UrbanStems Inc. was formerly known as MireDreams, LLC. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Framebridge

Series C in 2018
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

Framebridge

Series B in 2017
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

UrbanStems

Series A in 2017
UrbanStems Inc. provides on-demand flower delivery services. It offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems for various occasions; floral arrangements for businesses; and gift cards. The company also provides flower arrangement classes; and iOS application for ordering flowers. It offers its services in New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. through its online portal. UrbanStems Inc. was formerly known as MireDreams, LLC. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Cava Group

Series C in 2017
Cava Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants. It offers salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. The company has strategic partnerships with Garden School Foundation, Sow Much Good, Urban Roots, and Future Chefs. Cava Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Optoro

Series D in 2016
Optoro, Inc. operates a reverse logistics platform that specializes in asset recovery solutions for distressed inventory from retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. The company facilitates direct-to-consumer remarketing for items such as customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished goods through various online channels. In addition to remarketing, Optoro offers a range of inventory management services, including warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, research, marketing, and eco-friendly disposal of products. It also provides asset maximization services that encompass multi-channel remarketing, custom inventory controls, and reporting and analytics. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with a location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro serves customers both in the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance the returns experience while optimizing supply chain processes.

UrbanStems

Series A in 2016
UrbanStems Inc. provides on-demand flower delivery services. It offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems for various occasions; floral arrangements for businesses; and gift cards. The company also provides flower arrangement classes; and iOS application for ordering flowers. It offers its services in New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. through its online portal. UrbanStems Inc. was formerly known as MireDreams, LLC. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Framebridge

Series A in 2016
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

Cava Group

Series B in 2015
Cava Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants. It offers salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. The company has strategic partnerships with Garden School Foundation, Sow Much Good, Urban Roots, and Future Chefs. Cava Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Quad Learning

Debt Financing in 2015
Quad Learning, Inc., operating as American Honors, was founded in 2012 and is based in Washington, D.C. The company focuses on creating affordable pathways for students aiming to complete their bachelor's degrees at top-tier colleges and universities. It offers a two-year honors program tailored for high-achieving students, providing essential academic support and personalized advising services, which include course planning, career exploration, and financial aid guidance. Quad Learning also partners with community colleges to enhance recruitment, admissions, and faculty development. In addition, it features an online learning platform called Quad, designed to facilitate student engagement and success. The company aims to improve student retention and outcomes while making higher education more accessible.

Cava Group

Series A in 2015
Cava Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants. It offers salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. The company has strategic partnerships with Garden School Foundation, Sow Much Good, Urban Roots, and Future Chefs. Cava Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

BigTeams

Series B in 2015
BigTeams, LLC develops and builds high school athletic Websites in the United States. It develops school team Websites with administrative areas that allow athletic directors, coaches, and booster clubs to manage the sports content for their respective teams. The company also offers fundraising tools, including options for selling various items online; and smartphone apps. It helps high school athletic directors and coaches to develop student athletes and promote their teams. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Warrenton, Virginia.

Optoro

Series C in 2014
Optoro, Inc. operates a reverse logistics platform that specializes in asset recovery solutions for distressed inventory from retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. The company facilitates direct-to-consumer remarketing for items such as customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished goods through various online channels. In addition to remarketing, Optoro offers a range of inventory management services, including warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, research, marketing, and eco-friendly disposal of products. It also provides asset maximization services that encompass multi-channel remarketing, custom inventory controls, and reporting and analytics. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with a location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro serves customers both in the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance the returns experience while optimizing supply chain processes.

BigTeams

Series A in 2014
BigTeams, LLC develops and builds high school athletic Websites in the United States. It develops school team Websites with administrative areas that allow athletic directors, coaches, and booster clubs to manage the sports content for their respective teams. The company also offers fundraising tools, including options for selling various items online; and smartphone apps. It helps high school athletic directors and coaches to develop student athletes and promote their teams. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Warrenton, Virginia.

Quad Learning

Series B in 2014
Quad Learning, Inc., operating as American Honors, was founded in 2012 and is based in Washington, D.C. The company focuses on creating affordable pathways for students aiming to complete their bachelor's degrees at top-tier colleges and universities. It offers a two-year honors program tailored for high-achieving students, providing essential academic support and personalized advising services, which include course planning, career exploration, and financial aid guidance. Quad Learning also partners with community colleges to enhance recruitment, admissions, and faculty development. In addition, it features an online learning platform called Quad, designed to facilitate student engagement and success. The company aims to improve student retention and outcomes while making higher education more accessible.

Optoro

Series B in 2013
Optoro, Inc. operates a reverse logistics platform that specializes in asset recovery solutions for distressed inventory from retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. The company facilitates direct-to-consumer remarketing for items such as customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished goods through various online channels. In addition to remarketing, Optoro offers a range of inventory management services, including warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, research, marketing, and eco-friendly disposal of products. It also provides asset maximization services that encompass multi-channel remarketing, custom inventory controls, and reporting and analytics. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with a location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro serves customers both in the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance the returns experience while optimizing supply chain processes.