Redbud VC
Overview
Redbud VC is an early-stage venture capital fund investing monetary and social capital in early-stage tech founders across North America. It was founded by the founders of the multi-billion dollar company EquipmentShare and focuses on founders who are 'strengthened by struggle'. The firm is industry agnostic, investing in both software and hardware.
Portfolio Companies
31
Website
redbud.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolve AI | Apr 2026 | Series A Extension | Lead |
| Resolv | Apr 2026 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| RouteSense | Jan 2026 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Migrate Mate | Jul 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| DesignWithFrank Inc. | - | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Brett Calhoun
General Partner & Co-Founder
William Schlacks
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Willy Schlacks
Managing Partner & GP
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Redbud VC based?
Redbud VC is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, United States.
When was Redbud VC founded?
Founding year information for Redbud VC is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Redbud VC have?
Redbud VC has 31 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Redbud VC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Resolve AI, Resolv, RouteSense, Migrate Mate, DesignWithFrank Inc..
What was Redbud VC's most recent investment shown here?
Redbud VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Resolve AI in 2026.
What sectors does Redbud VC focus on?
Redbud VC focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech.
What company stages does Redbud VC focus on?
Redbud VC typically invests at the Early stage.