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Frances Schwiep

Partner·Two Sigma Ventures

New York City

Bio

Professional summary

Frances Schwiep is a Partner at Two Sigma Ventures, with public sources describing a background that combines data science, venture investing, and company-building support. She joined Two Sigma Ventures in 2018 after investing at Comcast Ventures and Highland Capital. Public profiles say she partners with founders building across B2B applications and infrastructure, applied AI, DataOps, fintech, and vertical software, including future-of-work themes. Her profile is particularly relevant for technical founders who want an investor capable of evaluating data-driven products and infrastructure markets.

Investment focus

Stage, sector, and overall fit

Stage

SeedSeries ASeries B

Sector

FintechApplied AIData infrastructure / DataOpsB2B applicationsVertical software

Thesis

B2B applications and infrastructureApplied AI and data-driven softwareFintech and commerce software

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

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How to approach

Framing and angles for outreach

Pitch framing

Lead with technical clarity: the data, AI, or infrastructure wedge, why it creates measurable customer advantage, and how it can expand into a larger B2B platform. She appears especially relevant for founders who can explain product depth and commercial urgency without relying on hype.

Personalization hooks

  1. 1Reference her data-science background when discussing technical differentiation.
  2. 2Tie the pitch to applied AI, DataOps, fintech, or vertical software if genuinely relevant.
  3. 3Mention the Two Sigma Ventures partner promotion as a recent firm milestone.

Recent signals

What the partner has said or done recently

  • Two Sigma Ventures announced Frances Schwiep’s promotion to Partner.

  • Public investor profiles continue to associate her with applied AI, DataOps, fintech, and B2B infrastructure.

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