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Redbud VC

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◆ Fund Size

$25M

◆ Check Size

$0.3M→$0.5M

◆ Location

United States

◆ Portfolio

44 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Backs early-stage founders strengthened by struggle, with no bias toward pedigree, and emphasizes founders outside traditional coastal venture networks.

◆ About Redbud VC

Early-stage venture capital fund investing monetary and social capital in early-stage tech founders across North America, the Midwest, and Missouri.

◆ Sectors

Enterprise SoftwareGenerative AIData & AnalyticsWorkflow AutomationIndustrial Automation

◆ Stages

pre-seed

◆ Geography Focus

MidwestNorth America

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Hemkesh AgrawalHead of EngineeringSeniorin
Jordan LewisGeneral CounselSeniorin
Amy SusánHead of Investor Relationsseniorin𝕏
Brett CalhounManaging General Partnerseniorin
Bruno OstarcevicVenture PartnerVenture Partnerin
Collin HickeyInvestormidin
Dylan KurtContent & MediaMid-levelin
Jabbok SchlacksGeneral Partnersenior
Jai MalikVenture Partnerseniorin
Jim McKelveyOperator AdvisorAdvisor
Levi MalottVenture PartnerVenture Partner
Lori CoulterOperator AdvisorAdvisor
Mallory SubletteEcosystem Development LeadMid-level
Wade FosterOperator AdvisorAdvisor
Willy SchlacksGeneral Partnersenior

◆ Notable Investments

RouteSenseReffieLayer 9OneImagingTranscendAsephaTrestleResolvVegaBraidBolsterPorter

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Redbud VC invest in?

Redbud VC invests in Enterprise Software, Generative AI, Data & Analytics, Workflow Automation and Industrial Automation at the pre-seed stage.

Which geographies does Redbud VC focus on?

Redbud VC focuses on Midwest and North America, and is headquartered in United States.

What is Redbud VC's typical check size?

Redbud VC typically writes checks of $0.3M to $0.5M.