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Redbud VC

Redbud VC, based in Missouri, backs generalist pre-seed startups with checks from $25k to $250k, typically following other investors, as seen in OneImaging and Asepha.

Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$25K to $250K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Redbud VC

4 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $25K to $250K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target< 5%
Does not invest inCPG / Bio
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

OneImagingAsephaLayer 9

In their words

Redbud VC | Pre-SeedRedbud VC is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in tech founders strengthened by struggle, supporting them with resources from Middle America.redbud.vc
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What stage does Redbud VC invest in?

Redbud VC reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Redbud VC invest?

Redbud VC reports checks of $25K to $250K.

Does Redbud VC lead rounds?

Redbud VC mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Redbud VC?

Brett Calhoun (General Partner), Jabbok Schlacks (General Partner), Willy Schlacks (General Partner).

Is Redbud VC active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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