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Redbud.vc

Columbia, Missouri · Invests in US; North America; Global · Website

Pre-SeedSeedB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechHealthcare & BiotechDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

The greatest driver of venture returns is founders strengthened by struggle. We invest in rare talent building generational tech companies, regardless of pedigree or geographic origin.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid pedigree-based investing and coastal gatekeeping mentality.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

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Willy Schlacks

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-Founder · Primary contact

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w•••@re•••.vc

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Brett Calhoun

General PartnerManaging General Partner

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b•••@re•••.vc

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Jabbok Schlacks

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-Founder

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j•••@re•••.vc

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Maria Heyen

InvestorInvestor

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m•••@re•••.vc

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Amy Susán

InvestorHead of Investor Relations

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a•••@re•••.vc

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Portfolio

AsephaHealthcare Digital

Asepha is an AI Workflow Automation platform designed specifically for pharmacies, aiming to eliminate manual work that slows down prescriptions and delays therapy starts. It offers various solutions to automate pharmacy operations and improve efficiency.

BalanceHQ
Biography HealthHealthcare Digital

Biography Health offers a preventive approach to healthcare, integrating personalized DNA-based analysis to identify disease risks and recommend preventive measures.

BolsterSecurity Cyber

Bolster provides digital risk protection solutions, focusing on monitoring and takedown services for domains, social media, app stores, and dark web activities to combat phishing, scams, and brand impersonation.

BraidFintech Payments

Braid is building a new app called Pool, focused on shared money management, allowing users to create pools for various purposes without fees.

Clearing
Dscribe AIEnterprise Software

dScribe AI uses 3D vision to track bulk inventory and analyze video content, providing insights through advanced AI technologies.

FairEcommerce Marketplaces

Fair Holdings, Inc. is led by TrueCar founder Scott Painter and is involved in the acquisition of TrueCar, focusing on enhancing transparency and value for automotive marketplace users.

Formula Health
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OneImagingHealthcare Digital

OneImaging is a radiology platform that simplifies medical imaging for patients, providers, and employers, connecting people to a nationwide network of accredited imaging centers and delivering up to 80% cost savings while ensuring high-quality care and transparent pricing.

RouteSenseFintech Payments

RouteSense is a routing platform that connects every source and signal across the payments stack, optimizing transaction routing and monitoring MID health in real-time.

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Redbud VC Research Investment Thesis Redbud VC is an operator-led, pre-seed venture capital firm that invests in founders strengthened by struggle and resilience. Founded by Willy Schlacks and Jabbok Schlacks—entrepreneurs who built EquipmentShare into a $••+ company—Redbud believes that the greatest driver of venture returns is the selection of founders who have overcome adversity and possess gri

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