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Key people at Swell Partners.
Swell Partners was founded in 2014 by Jay Patil (Co-Founder and General Partner) and Rusty Ralston (Co-Founder & General Partner).
Swell Partners delivers bespoke talent solutions, providing on-demand marketing and technology professionals to leading brands. The firm employs a proprietary matching process, featuring thorough screenings and cultural fit assessments for precise talent-client alignment. Beyond placements, Swell offers strategic services, including team design, engagement programs, and fractional C-suite expertise, optimizing workforces.
Cari Gatto, an executive with over two decades at Fortune 100 brands, founded Swell Partners. Her vision stemmed from professionals' demand for flexible work and companies' need for agile, specialized talent. Gatto established the firm to bridge this gap, enabling experienced individuals to contribute flexibly while providing organizations expertise.
Swell Partners serves diverse organizations seeking top-tier marketing and technology talent. The firm's mission is to foster "happy work people and happy workplaces," driven by the belief that engaged professionals yield superior business outcomes and positive team dynamics. Swell remains dedicated to evolving its talent ecosystem, empowering professionals and client organizations in the dynamic work landscape.
Swell Partners has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $10.0M Seed in Rybodyn in March 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Rybodyn | $10.0M Seed | Genedant, SeaX Ventures, August LEE, Supachai KID Parchariyanon | Genedant, Eric Woersching, Polygon Ventures, SeaX Ventures, SOSV |
| Nov 1, 2020 | Northstar | $7.0M Series A | M13 | Better Tomorrow Ventures, ISAI, Glenn Solomon, Hans Tung, Parade Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, RED SEA Ventures, Weekend Fund, Jonathan Swanson, Josh Elman, Paul Yacoubian, Sahil Lavingia, Scott Belsky, Suhail Doshi, William Hockey, Combine, Designer Fund, Foundation Capital, Ludlow Ventures, PeopleTech Angels, RRE Ventures, Workday Ventures |
Swell Partners was founded in 2014 by Jay Patil (Co-Founder and General Partner) and Rusty Ralston (Co-Founder & General Partner).
Key people at Swell Partners.