Redbud VC is thrilled to partner with #Back2KC! Since its launch in 2018, this program has become a catalyst for driving top talent and innovation back to Kansas City. As champions of growth in the heartland, we’re proud to be part of an initiative that’s fueling collaboration among investors, innovators, and the incredible talent returning to their home state. We can’t wait to see the powerful connections and game-changing ideas that will emerge from this year’s event. Want to learn more? Head over to Back2KC.com
Redbud VC
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Columbia, MO 2,818 followers
Investing monetary and social capital in tech founders strengthened by struggle (idea to Pre-Seed)
About us
Redbud VC (FKA Scale VC) is an early-stage generalist venture capital fund investing monetary and social capital in founders who are strengthened by struggle. Our team based in Middle America invests in the idea to the pre-seed stage (first check or rounds) across North America. Redbud was founded by the founders of the multi-billion dollar company EquipmentShare, a top 25 YC company. Redbud VC brings a team of dedicated operators who have the insights & support from building billion-dollar companies like EquipmentShare to remove unnecessary barriers, so founders can focus on the hard stuff that matters.
- Website
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https://www.redbud.vc
External link for Redbud VC
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbia, MO
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2021
Locations
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Primary
Columbia, MO, US
Employees at Redbud VC
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Nate Johnson
Marketing at Veterans United Home Loans
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Ryan Frederick
Technology, Strategy, and Funding Advisory
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Damon Broyles, MD, FAAFP
VP, Clinical Innovation | Mercy Technology Services | Medical Director, Multi-Cancer Early Detection | Mercy Precision Medicine
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Kate Hanick
MBA Candidate @ Chicago Booth
Updates
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Every year, Midwest Startups (created by M25) does a deep dive into understanding how micro-environments in the Midwest are performing relative to one another in terms of startup activity, access to resources, and business climate. 📊🏙️ Check out the full rankings to see how your city stacks up! 🔍 https://lnkd.in/dDANGzX9 #MidwestStartups #Growth #Startups #VC
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We are excited to participate in Trestle's $2.3m Pre-Seed round alongside Lerer Hippeau, MetaProp, Alumni Ventures, Laconia, Meridian Ventures, and The LegalTech Fund. Trestle is the construction industry’s only automated prequalification and vendor management platform providing modern software solutions for contractors working on heavy construction projects. Trestle currently supports over 54,000 vendors and is well on its way to becoming an industry-leading solution. We’re big believers in Victor Zhang P.E. and Jason Chen’s ability to build a category-defining company. This team checks the boxes of being scrappy, relentless, obsessed with their customers, and having a network to hack distribution. We’re proud to be their first institutional investor. 🏗 Read the official press release below ⤵️
Trestle Secures $2.3M in Pre-Seed Funding
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The September edition of the Redbud VC Newsletter is live! 🍂 As Q3 wraps up, we’re diving into the latest economic trends—rising unemployment, the Fed’s anticipated rate cut, and what all this means for the housing market. Plus, we're sharing exciting news about our upcoming investment in the AI space. 🤖 Also, don’t miss out on Main Street Summit this October in Columbia, MO! Connect with top VC investors, founders, and business owners in a city that's home to some of the Midwest’s most successful companies. 🥂 Get the full scoop and subscribe to stay ahead of the curve ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gZvADX-z
#26 September 2024: Rates Down, Supply Up
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Conference season is just getting started! 🌟 Maria Heyen kicked it off strong at RALLY in Indy, connecting with some of the Midwest's best innovators and investors. Next up: M25 Summit and Main Street Summit—stay tuned for more Redbud representation! 🚀 #VC #ConferenceSeason #MidwestTech #RedbudVC
What a week in Indy at RALLY! 🎉 There’s nothing quite like the energy of being surrounded by the Midwest’s best innovators and investors. Thanks to Elevate Ventures, Midwest House, and Founders N' Funders for creating a space for these connections to happen. A few highlights from the week: ✨ Had an absolute blast reconnecting with the Nebraska investor and innovator crew - always great to see familiar faces! 🥐 Big shoutout to High Alpha and Katie Kopan for being excellent hosts and for organizing a fantastic breakfast for Emerging VCs. 🏀 Ended the week on a high note, watching the Indiana Fever take down the Connecticut Sun! Big Catilin Clark fans here!
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🚀 Portfolio Spotlight: Fair We're excited to announce that Fair, a USA-based vehicle breakdown protection startup, has raised $1.44M in Pre-Seed funding! 🚗✨ Led by CEO Will Betteridge, Fair is redefining vehicle service plans with comprehensive coverage and reputable repairs. They're set for a strong trajectory with over $8M potential ARR in the pipeline. Read more about the funding round and why we invested: 🔗 Funding News https://lnkd.in/gd6nRMnD 🔗 Why We Invested https://lnkd.in/gM6EAtas #PortfolioSpotlight #VC #StartupFunding #InsurTech
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🔎 BTS at Redbud Our Portfolio Job Page is now live! We’ve streamlined the way we connect our portfolio companies with people who are ready to reimagine the future. Explore the opportunities below ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gApc37-d
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✨ Filtered Insights ✨ 💬 We chatted with Nick Farquhar, the Founder and CEO of Appreciate, about what really makes a pitch shine. If you’re a founder gearing up for an investor meeting, Nick’s got some gems to share. 💡 On Crafting the Perfect Pitch Deck: “Remember the value that you are aiming to bring to the investor, VC’s are in the business of supporting potentially massive companies that will require follow-on funding. Your story should be clear and easily communicated ideally with a very simple central idea. The best pitches are simple and leave the investor filling in the blanks and participating in the ideation process with you!” 🎙️ On the Power of Storytelling: “Storytelling is everything in a pitch, nobody remembers facts or jargon. The best stories are personal and simple, ideally you lead the investor to the same conclusion that you made in forming your company as the remedy to the problem.” Thanks, Nick! 🙌 #FilteredInsights #FounderAdvice #StartupLife #Pitching #Entrepreneurship
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Did you know? Columbia is home to a thriving community of local events, and one of our absolute favorites—Main Street Summit—is just around the corner! We’re hosting the VC and Startup Track with Mercato at Main Street Summit to create an exceptional experience for startup founders, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs ➡ Access highly curated speaker sessions and panel discussions ➡ Unlock immersive content, exclusive meals, happy hours, and interactive activities. ➡ Interact with some of the best founders, investors, and operators in the industry. Venture & Startup Track kicks off on Tuesday, October 8th. Grab your passes now: https://lnkd.in/gFFwChEm We can’t wait to see you there! 👋 #MainStreetSummit #SMB #Entrepreneurship #VC
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Meet Bruno O., the newest edition to the Redbud VC team. 🎉 Bruno’s passion for innovation has been evident throughout his career, from his early days at Goldman Sachs and Intermountain Health to his 11+ years at Google. Join us in welcoming Bruno as our first Venture Partner! We're looking forward to seeing the tremendous value Bruno will add to the firm and our founders. Read more about Bruno below ⤵
Bruno Ostarcevic, New Redbud VC Venture Partner
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