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Redbud VC

North America, Missouri, United States, Columbia

Description

Redbud VC is an early-stage venture capital fund strategically based in Columbia, Missouri, with a clear mandate to invest in technology companies nationwide. The firm distinguishes itself by providing not only monetary capital but also significant "social capital" to its portfolio companies, emphasizing a hands-on, supportive approach for founders. While passionate about fostering innovation within the Midwest, Redbud VC's investment scope extends across the entire United States, seeking out promising pre-seed and seed-stage ventures.

The fund primarily targets technology companies, demonstrating a particular interest in sectors such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, Healthcare IT, and various marketplace models. Redbud VC's typical initial check size ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, positioning them as a crucial early financial partner for nascent startups. This focused investment strategy allows them to engage deeply with companies at their foundational stages, helping to shape their growth trajectories from the ground up.

Beyond capital deployment, Redbud VC is committed to leveraging its network and expertise to accelerate the development of its portfolio companies. Their emphasis on "social capital" translates into active mentorship, strategic guidance, and connections to further funding rounds and industry resources. This holistic support system aims to empower early-stage tech founders, ensuring they have the necessary resources and backing to scale their innovative solutions and achieve significant market impact.

Investor Profile

Redbud VC has backed more than 30 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Undisclosed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (90%)
  • Seed (7%)
  • Undisclosed (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (83%)
  • Canada (7%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Care
  • Real Estate
  • Machine Learning
  • Saas
  • Finance
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Redbud VC frequently co-invest with?

Antler
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Blue Collective
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 1
Open Sky Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Kitchener
Co-Investments: 1
UC
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 1
SF
North America, Arizona, United States, Scottsdale
Co-Investments: 1
RF
North America, Missouri, United States, Kansas City
Co-Investments: 1
Lair East Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Pitbull Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
The LegalTech Fund
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 2
Silent Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Redbud VC often collaborate with?

HR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RP
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
ED
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Ethan Song
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Shared Deals: 1
CC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Redbud VC?

Synvect

San Diego, California, United States

Synvect is a biotech platform that creates safe and effective ways to eliminate disease-carrying mosquitoes by stopping their breeding.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
SeedMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
dScribe AI

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

dScribe AI serves the function of analyzing any video online using only its link.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyVideo Editing
Pre SeedMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Trestle

New York, New York, United States

Vertical SaaS for Construction Contract and Procurement

ConstructionInformation TechnologySaaS
Pre SeedSep 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
Fair

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

The Instant and Honest Auto Warranty

AutomotiveFinanceInsurTech
Pre SeedJun 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,440,000

Biography Health assists providers with implementing precision medicine.

Health CareMedicalPrecision Medicine
Pre SeedMay 1, 2024
Braid

Santa Clara, California, United States

Braid transforms the smallest banks and credit unions into fintechs.

BankingFinTechPaymentsSoftware
Pre SeedMar 11, 2024

Trially brings deep knowledge of the clinical trial landscape together with cutting-edge AI, offering unprecedented agility to research.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationHealth CareMachine LearningPharmaceutical
Pre SeedFeb 4, 2024
Reactiv

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reactiv is an automated mobile app creation platform for companies and developers.

Web Development
Pre SeedFeb 1, 2024

Private Label Working Capital solutions for B2B suppliers

B2BFinancial ServicesPayments
Pre SeedSep 1, 2023
Pave

Los Altos, California, United States

Credit risk teams use Pave to identify healthy borrowers, optimize credit limits, and improve collections outcomes.

FinTechSoftware
SeedJul 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $130,000