Unique approach
The Story of Redbud
The Story of Redbud
Built from our experience raising capital, wishing we had investors like Redbud VC
Missouri Roots. Our Work is National.
Redbud started in Columbia, Missouri, because it’s our home. We back founders who reflect the same qualities we were built on: grit, humility, and first principles. Our roots keep us scrappy. Our network keeps us competitive. Our results speak for themselves. We’re building a lasting venture brand from the center of the country outward and we’re just getting started.
Why Columbia, MO?
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Columbia has produced an outsized number of breakout companies for a city its size—Zapier, EquipmentShare, Carfax, Paytient, and others—generating billions in value. Many of those operators stayed, creating a dense network of capital and experience. That's our home base. Many of those operators stayed, retaining knowledge and capital. Our investor base comprises scrappy operators from or with roots in Missouri, each with unique company-building stories. Our home base holds the foundation for the distinct perspective, network, and values we leverage in our partnership with builders.
Strengthened by Struggle
We don’t chase pedigrees. We look for resilience. We have an appreciation for struggle, coming from unconventional backgrounds. We spot value early that other investors may miss. That’s why over half of our deals start with us, and why top investors follow us.
We don't chase pedigrees—we look for resilience. Coming from unconventional backgrounds ourselves, we appreciate struggle and spot value early that others miss. That's why over half of our deals start with us, and why top-tier investors follow our lead.
Unique approach
The Story of Redbud
Built from our experience raising capital, wishing we had investors like Redbud VC
Missouri Roots. Our Work is National.
Redbud started in Columbia, Missouri, because it’s our home. We back founders who reflect the same qualities we were built on: grit, humility, and first principles. Our roots keep us scrappy. Our network keeps us competitive. Our results speak for themselves. We’re building a lasting venture brand from the center of the country outward and we’re just getting started.
Operator DNA
We’re company builders who’ve scaled under the radar from zero to thousands of people and customers, and billions in revenue. That background shapes how we pick, how we support, and why we often win the first check into the scrappiest founders and companies.
Strengthened by Struggle
We don't chase pedigrees—we look for resilience. Coming from unconventional backgrounds ourselves, we appreciate struggle and spot value early that others miss. That's why over half of our deals start with us, and why top-tier investors follow our lead.
Why Columbia, MO?
Columbia has produced an outsized number of breakout companies for a city its size—Zapier, EquipmentShare, Carfax, Paytient, and others—generating billions in value. Many of those operators stayed, creating a dense network of capital and experience. That's our home base. Many of those operators stayed, retaining knowledge and capital. Our investor base comprises scrappy operators from or with roots in Missouri, each with unique company-building stories. Our home base holds the foundation for the distinct perspective, network, and values we leverage in our partnership with builders.
