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Redbud VC

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2023

AUM

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Location

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed

Region of investment

Asia North America

ESG Focus

People of color and other minorities
Investor profile last updated: 23 August, 2026

Profile

Redbud VC is a venture capital firm based in Columbia, Missouri, founded in 2023. The firm is led by a team of six professionals who have a deep appreciation for resilience, having built a $10 billion company in Columbia without formal education and minimal resources. Redbud VC is known for its unique approach of investing in people strengthened by struggle, focusing on building generational tech companies.

The firm operates as a generalist technology investor, with a focus on sectors such as SaaS, AI, PropTech, FinTech, and Health. Redbud VC typically invests at the pre-seed stage, with check sizes ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. The firm primarily invests in the USA and Canada, and is actively seeking new investments.

Notable investments by Redbud VC include OneImaging - a Miami-based company, Layer 9 - a New York-based company, Porter Operations - financial software, DAO Card - other financial services, and Jam - business/productivity software. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to supporting innovative companies across various industries.

Industry

HealthTech LegalTech PropTech / ConTech AI SaaS Healthcare Services Hardware Fintech Construction

Redbud VC Funds

Name Type
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Redbud VC Fund II
Venture Capital (VC)
Construction
Fintech
Hardware
SaaS
AI
PropTech / ConTech
LegalTech
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$0-1 m
$25 M
March 2026

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Ex-mechanical engineer turned brand creative ➔ Founder
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FAQs about Redbud VC

Redbud VC is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Redbud VC is located in Columbia, Missouri, United States.
Redbud VC was founded in 2023.
Redbud VC invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, LegalTech, PropTech / ConTech, AI, SaaS, Healthcare Services, Hardware, Fintech, Construction.
Redbud VC invests in companies and startups in Asia, North America.
Redbud VC invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.
Redbud VC usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Redbud VC last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-18
Redbud VC invests and supports People of color and other minorities startups and founders.
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