Southern Indiana · Louisville · Nashville · Dallas
Render Capital invests in Middle America founders across the heartland and commerce corridor.
Pre-seed and seed checks of $750K to $1.25M, often the first institutional capital a company takes on.
What we do
Thesis.
Pre-seed and seed checks into companies disrupting legacy industries. B2B SaaS, supply chain, advanced manufacturing, CPG, food and beverage, and healthcare. Sectors that move the real economy.
Corridor.
The heartland and commerce corridor. Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Nashville, Memphis, Birmingham, Atlanta, Dallas. Cities where great founders are building and don't see venture capital walking through their door.
Active.
We take board seats and catalyze the three things companies need post-investment: customers, capital, and talent. Active, not passive.
Why the Heartland
The middle of America is overlooked.
Despite being home to the regions that drive the largest and most critical industries in the US economy, Middle America is systematically underserved by venture capital. Render exists to fix the imbalance, one company at a time, along the corridor that builds, moves, makes, and feeds the country.
- 5,609
- deals reviewed year-to-date. Roughly seven companies into the weekly pipeline. Discipline is the strategy.
- 21
- portfolio companies across the heartland and commerce corridor.
- ~59%
- of US GDP across the six sectors Render invests in. Over $15.5 trillion in combined market depth.
- 4
- interstates (I-65, I-75, I-20, and I-40) frame the geographic footprint we cover on the ground.
Portfolio
21 companies, one thesis.
Pre-seed and seed Fund I portfolio, anchored across the corridor.
From our founders
Why founders work with Render.
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“Render Capital is one of the absolute best investors on our cap table, and we have 10+ VCs, most from larger coastal markets. They don't just say they'll help beyond capital, they actually do. Render introduced us to the fund that has since led our last two rounds.
Steven Founder & CEO, Forecastr -
“Render Capital is the shining light in the dark void that is investment funds in the Midwest. They're skilled experts at finding a diamond in the rough in overlooked places, and once they invest, they lean in with full force.
Nick CEO, Brond Health -
“Render has been exceedingly supportive since our inception, with strategic decision-making and the use of their social capital to make useful introductions. Patrick and Triet really care, and the success of my startup can be directly attributed to their continued support.
Akhil Founder & CEO, Xena Intelligence -
“Render has been the most diligent and thorough investor we've worked with. Their thoughtful approach and deep understanding of our business set them apart.
Will Founder & CEO, Fair Warranty -
“Render has been an invaluable partner, with exceptional support and clear communication from our first pitch onward. Their willingness to help with critical needs, like finding top talent for our product team, shows genuine commitment to our success.
Ben Founder & CEO, Genetica
