“One of the biggest help we offer to our portfolio companies is giving them introductions from our network. The Swarm has allowed us to scale that process and gives them access to a much larger database without having to dig through our Linkedins or take guesses at who we might know.”
- Madeline DeWalt, Founder Experience & Community at Two Sigma Ventures

The Swarm is allowing Two Sigma Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, to map and open up their network to their portfolio founders, who can now directly request introductions to any partner and team member within the firm.

Two Sigma Ventures' adoption of The Swarm highlights a shift in venture capital, emphasizing the need for tools that harness and simplify the use of professional networks at the company level. It underscores the industry’s recognition of the value in providing founders with accessible, actionable connections that can drive their companies forward.

Challenge

Before The Swarm, Two Sigma Ventures relied on a manual, ad hoc process to make introductions. Founders had to navigate through personal LinkedIn profiles and guess at potential connections, a method that was often hit-or-miss. This led to underutilization of the firm’s vast network and limited opportunities.

Solution

The Swarm platform is allowing the firm to map and open up their network to portfolio founders, who can now directly request introductions to any partner within the firm. This removes the need for an intermediary, streamlined the connection process, and gives founders access to a broader, more precise database of potential contacts.

Results

Over the first few weeks, Two Sigma Ventures has already enabled a dozen successful introductions. Founders can now efficiently search the Two Sigma Ventures network, request for critical introductions for business development, to seek advisors, explore merger and acquisition opportunities, and more.

By providing a transparent, accessible yet secure combined network, The Swarm not only streamlines the introduction process but also empowers founders to capitalize on opportunities that were previously difficult to access.