Bill Malloy – Fintech Investor and Company Builder

Bill Malloy is an investor and company builder who supports founders and organizations positioned for long-term impact. A co-founder of Sway Capital, he has served as a board member or board observer of Addepar, LiveAction, Noon Home, Mocana Corporation, Zanbato, and other engineering-driven software companies. Bill Malloy has also lent his expertise to organizations working to advance cancer diagnostic and treatment solutions. On all fronts, his work combines capital, impact, and technology, with a particular emphasis on close partnerships with technical teams.

Mr. Malloy began his career in venture capital as a senior associate with Zone Ventures, a Draper Fisher Jurvetson fund. He focused on sourcing new investments, underwriting, and advising on strategy, operations, and financial structuring. His early career also included a role as senior product manager at Listen.com (acquired by RealNetworks), where he spearheaded the launch of Rhapsody, a groundbreaking digital music service that predated iTunes and similar platforms. He also worked for MusicMatch (acquired by Yahoo), developing go-to-market plans for new digital products.  Read More

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