Audrey Haugh

Audrey is a Principal at Backswing Ventures, where she leverages expertise in venture capital and startup ecosystems to drive investment strategies and support portfolio growth. With a foundation built at Capital Factory, Audrey excelled in connecting founders with investors and industry mentors. Her passion for dual-use and defense sectors stems from facilitating strategic connections to government entities such as NavalX, AFWERX, AAL, and the DoD. Audrey is dedicated to helping early-stage companies secure the resources they need to scale and succeed. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, holding a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Exercise Science with a minor in Entrepreneurship from the Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies.