Backswing Ventures
Overview
Backswing Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in pre-Series A companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm targets healthcare, real estate, defense, consumer discretionary, and a variety of emerging data-driven industries. They invest in companies whose technology or delivery produces a competitive advantage and helps transform their industry. Backswing operates almost exclusively in the Defense and Dual-Use Technology spaces.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestorm Labs | Mar 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ZeroEyes | Jun 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Isengard Industries Inc. | Aug 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Orion Edge Group | May 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Mend | Dec 2020 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Mike Vergura
Partner
Audrey Haugh
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Backswing Ventures based?
Backswing Ventures is headquartered in Windermere, Florida, United States.
When was Backswing Ventures founded?
Backswing Ventures was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Backswing Ventures have?
Backswing Ventures has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Backswing Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Firestorm Labs, ZeroEyes, Isengard Industries Inc., Orion Edge Group, Mend.
What was Backswing Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Backswing Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Isengard Industries Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Backswing Ventures focus on?
Backswing Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Backswing Ventures focus on?
Backswing Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Backswing Ventures's AUM?
Backswing Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.