Greenwood Cavalier

Greenwood & Cavalier is a venture capital firm dedicated to sourcing and facilitating direct investment opportunities in early-stage technology companies. The firm focuses on identifying promising ventures across sectors such as fintech, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and healthcare, providing access to an asset class often exclusive to institutional investors. Its approach leverages extensive industry networks to curate quality deal flow for its investor base.

Co-founded in 2023 by William Swenson and Dr. Joel Ciarochi, the firm emerged from a shared understanding of the hurdles faced by accredited investors seeking direct exposure to high-growth startups. Both founders bring a wealth of operational experience, entrepreneurship, and prior early-stage investing, recognizing the demand for curated opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Their insight centers on enabling individuals and family offices to participate in early-stage venture ecosystems.

The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, successful executives, and family offices looking to diversify portfolios with early-stage tech investments. Greenwood & Cavalier’s vision is to demystify and democratize access to venture capital, providing a pathway for significant returns by investing in the next generation of innovative companies. They aim to be a trusted conduit for capital into impactful technological advancements, bringing Silicon Valley deal flow to a broader investor community.