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About Investor

Hans Swildens is the Founder and Managing Director of Industry Ventures, based in San Francisco, United States. He focuses on enterprise companies, with the provided investment activity centered on the Seed stage. As the founder of the firm, Hans has shaped its investment strategy and plays a central role in identifying companies with strong long-term growth potential. He works with entrepreneurs and investors to evaluate opportunities, structure transactions, and support portfolio development. His investment approach is focused on scalable businesses serving enterprise customers and building durable positions within their markets. Industry Ventures invests between $1 million and $50 million, with a typical investment size of around $15 million, and Hans is recognized as a lead investor.