Redbud
www.redbud.vcRedbud invests from first check to pre-seed rounds in generalist tech founders building massive companies globally, regardless of background or introduction path. They are the first institutional believer in over 60% of their portfolio.
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Redbud VC believes that resilience and struggle are the greatest drivers of venture returns. They invest in founders strengthened by adversity rather than pedigree, betting on rare talent building generational tech companies that solve problems that matter and create markets that don’t yet exist. Their philosophy is rooted in their own experience building a $10B company in Columbia, MO without formal education and minimal resources, which gives them deep appreciation for founders facing similar constraints.
What Sets Them Apart
- First institutional check provider - the first believer in 60%+ of portfolio companies
- Operator-backed support - founded by serial entrepreneurs who built a $4B revenue company; provide direct operator mentorship beyond capital
- Midwest roots with national reach - based in Columbia, MO (home to Zapier, EquipmentShare, Carfax) but back founders globally
- Outsized network leverage - secured 500+ introductions for founders to investors, customers, and early hires
- Fast decision-making - 1-3 week process with decisions in 3 weeks or less, no investment committee
- Selective and disciplined - ~12 new investments annually, intentional portfolio construction
- Backing underrepresented founders - 61% first-time entrepreneurs, 45% immigrants, 48% with Midwest roots
Portfolio Highlights
Asepha
Ai Ml
BalanceHQ
Fintech
Biography Health
Health
Bolster
Unknown
Braid
Unknown
Clearing
Fintech
DScribe AI
Ai Ml
Fair
Unknown
+ 31 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
13 Partners at Redbud
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