Bill Malloy

Overview

An experienced technologist and venture capitalist, Bill Malloy specializes in investing in engineering-driven software and media companies. He co-founded Sway Ventures, where he leads software investments and provides hands-on operational support, connecting strategic ecosystems across the U.S. and Europe. His portfolio includes companies like Affinity, Fetch Robotics, LiveAction, Zanbato, Uber, Twilio, Lyft, SendGrid, and Addepar. In parallel, he serves as President and board member of Malloy and Company, a single-family office focused on long-term capital stewardship, innovation, and positive community and environmental impact. Through this role, he has led initiatives in global real estate investing, private markets, and multi-generational family governance and planning. Bill began his venture career at Draper Fisher Jurvetson (Zone Ventures), where he worked closely with portfolio companies on strategy, operations, and financial structuring while sourcing investments between Silicon Valley and Southern California. Earlier in his career, he was an operator in product, engineering, and business development roles at Listen.com (acquired by RealNetworks) and MusicMatch (acquired by Yahoo). Beyond investing, Bill is deeply engaged in philanthropy. He serves the Malloy Foundation, co-founded the PEERS Network, and previously served as a board member and treasurer of the Equinox Center, supporting organizations focused on health, longevity, and community resilience. Bill holds an MBA from the University of Southern California, a B.S. in Engineering from Clemson University, and completed coursework in Computer Science at Stanford University.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Potential for significant impact

Portfolio Companies