Redbud VC (FKA Scale VC) is an early-stage generalist venture capital fund investing monetary and social capital in founders who are strengthened by struggle. Our team based in Middle America invests in the idea to the pre-seed stage (first check or rounds) across North America. Redbud was founded by the founders of the multi-billion dollar company EquipmentShare, a top 25 YC company. Redbud VC brings a team of dedicated operators who have the insights & support from building billion-dollar companies like EquipmentShare to remove unnecessary barriers, so founders can focus on the hard stuff that matters.