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 Scale
4 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Brett CalhounGeneral PartnerHe previously worked at Stern Brothers and co-founded three fintech companies.
Jabbok SchlacksGeneral PartnerHe is the co-founder and CEO of EquipmentShare and a co-founder and partner at Scale.
Willy SchlacksGeneral PartnerHe co-founded EquipmentShare and Scale VC, which later became Redbud VC.
Collin HickeyInvestorHe focuses on backing founders with outsider backgrounds and no bias towards pedigree.
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Writes $25K to $250K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%
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 Scale invest in?
Scale reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does Scale invest?
Scale reports checks of $25K to $250K.
Does Scale lead rounds?
Scale mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at Scale?
Brett Calhoun (General Partner), Jabbok Schlacks (General Partner), Willy Schlacks (General Partner).
Is Scale active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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