Backswing Ventures
Emerging managerBuilt from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.
- HQ
- FL
Backswing Ventures is a firm that partners with founders building critical defense and national security technologies. Its team includes James Block, a Partner with a long finance background, and Audrey Haugh, a Principal who supports deal sourcing. The firm's portfolio includes companies such as Isengard, which makes next-generation munitions, Hex, which develops autonomous drone docking and battery-swapping systems, and ZeroEyes, which offers AI-powered threat detection.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Aerospace and defense | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backswing Ventures Fund II, LP | 2023 | $400K to $25M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
03 · People across funds
- Kyle Asman, Manager of the General Partner
Backswing Ventures Fund II, LP (Named on Form D)
- Audrey Haugh, Principal
- James Block, Partner
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://backswingventures.com
- https://backswingventures.com/contact/
- https://backswingventures.com/portfolio-work/zeroeyes/
- https://backswingventures.com/portfolio/
- https://backswingventures.com/insights/
- https://backswingventures.com/portfolio-work/hex/
- https://backswingventures.com/team/
- https://backswingventures.com/about
- https://backswingventures.com/
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026