Swiftly Secures Strategic Investment from Cove Hill Partners

Deal News | May 30, 2025 | Renewal Funds Management Co Lt

Swiftly, a portfolio company of Renewal Funds' 2019 fund, has received a significant strategic investment from Cove Hill Partners. The move is regarded as a significant achievement for Renewal4, which views Swiftly as one of their highest impact companies. Having been introduced to Swiftly by Elemental Impact in 2018, Renewal Funds were impressed by the founding team's execution and visionary approach towards enhancing public transit systems. Starting as a leader in bus arrival time predictions, Swiftly has expanded its capabilities to become a comprehensive transit operating system, used by hundreds of agencies worldwide and facilitating over 2 billion transit trips annually. This development marks a fourth success for Renewal Funds in the government technology space, an area often underestimated by venture investors despite significant potential and importance for climate solutions. With a vision for improving public transit using cutting-edge technology, Swiftly continues to extend its impact under the new partnership with Cove Hill.

Sectors

  • Government Technology

Geography

  • Global – Swiftly powers nearly 200 agencies across the globe, indicating a worldwide presence and influence.
  • United States – Given the involvement of US-based firms Cove Hill Partners and Renewal Funds, significant activity likely occurs within the United States market.

Industry

  • Government Technology – Swiftly operates within the government technology space, developing systems that enhance the operation of municipal services, which is an area of focus in the article.

Financials

  • – No specific financial figures are provided in the article regarding the size of the investment or valuation.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
SwiftlyTarget CompanyCompanyA company providing advanced tech solutions for public transit agencies, improving efficiency and reliability.
Renewal Funds Management Co LtdSelling Company/VendorCompanyA private equity firm focusing on impact investments, particularly in government and climate tech sectors.
Cove Hill PartnersBidding Company/InvestorCompanyA private equity firm that made a strategic investment in Swiftly.
Elemental ImpactCo-investorCompanyCo-investors in Swiftly and introduced Renewal Funds to the company.
Jonathan SimkinFounding TeamPersonPart of Swiftly's founding team known for their execution and vision.
Will DaytonFounding TeamPersonPart of Swiftly's founding team known for their execution and vision.
Mike and Meredith BordoniFounding TeamPersonPart of Swiftly's founding team known for their execution and vision.