SWS Venture Capital

SWS Venture Capital is a Pasadena, California-based venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Steve Streit, the founder and former CEO of Green Dot Corporation, the prepaid debit card and banking-as-a-service company. SWS invests primarily in early-stage companies across diversified sectors, with a pronounced concentration in fintech and financial infrastructure, reflecting Streit's operating background in consumer banking and payments. The firm also participates in later-stage private companies, typically through special purpose vehicles (SPVs) established alongside partner firms, which lets it maintain exposure to breakout companies well past its initial entry point. Its disclosed portfolio spans payments and payroll infrastructure (Finix, Gusto), consumer fintech and family banking (Greenlight, SmartAsset), veterinary and healthcare financing (Scratchpay, Paloma Health), marketplaces and consumer services (Shipt, Landing), and blockchain protocols (Avalanche, Ethereum, NEAR, Solana). Streit serves as founder and general partner; Greg Jones is also on the investment team. SWS became an affiliate member of Tech Coast Angels, the Southern California angel network, in November 2018.

Pasadena, United States · 2+ investments