Kevin Swain

Investor focused on growth-stage tech; passionate about running, skiing, and history

San Francisco Bay Area

Joined May 2025

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Summary

Kevin Swain is an emerging investor in the technology sector, currently serving as a Senior Associate at Stage 2 Capital, where he contributes to sourcing and due diligence for investment opportunities. His previous experience as an Analyst at Volition Capital further honed his focus on growth-stage technology businesses. stage2+1

A Yale University alumnus with a B.A. in History, Kevin demonstrated strong academic and leadership capabilities. He wrote a senior thesis on the historical memory of the fur trade and was actively involved in student journalism as a staff writer for the Yale Daily News and The Yale Politic. His leadership extended to serving as Student President of the Buckley Institute. peterpondsociety+3

Originating from Grand Haven, Michigan, Kevin's early athletic pursuits included varsity track and being co-captain of the soccer team during high school. His interests also span personal hobbies like running, skiing, and a broad engagement with historical topics. stage2+1

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Senior Thesis on the Historical Memory of the Fur Trade

January 1, 2020

A senior thesis written at Yale University, advised by Jay Gitlin, focusing on how society and historians have remembered the fur trade since its demise.