Render Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingLouisville · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Also known as Render Capital (2026)
Investment thesis
Render Capital invests pre-seed and seed checks into companies disrupting legacy industries across Middle America — the heartland and commerce corridor spanning cities like Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Nashville, Memphis, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Dallas. The firm focuses on B2B SaaS, supply chain, advanced manufacturing, CPG, food and beverage, and healthcare — sectors that drive the real economy. Render argues this region is systematically underserved by venture capital despite anchoring critical US industries. It typically writes first institutional checks and stays active post-investment by taking board seats and helping companies with customers, capital, and talent.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 18 of 25 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×6Enterprise Software ×6Healthtech ×5Consumer ×3Digital Health ×3Direct to Consumer ×3Fintech ×3
HQs:United States×10
Investments · 25 tracked
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Airtable is a San Francisco-based no-code platform that lets teams build apps and workflows on a flexible database.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Howie Liu(Co-founder and CEO)Andrew Ofstad(Co-founder)Emmett Nicholas(Co-founder)
Beverage and ingredient innovation for the modern pantry.
BROND provides provider-reviewed health and wellness products and care plans for men and women focused on energy, sexual health, and longevity support.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
AI infrastructure connecting publishers and AI agents with permissioned content.
Austin, US
Daniel Goikhman(Executive Officer, Director)Krishna Arvapally(Executive Officer, Director)Rob Taylor(Director)
Detect Auto provides automated tools for automotive repair shops to identify and upsell overdue vehicle maintenance by comparing service history against maintenance schedules.
Retail TechSaaSFargo, US
BENJAMIN STANLEY(Director)JONATHAN CABAK(Executive Officer, Director)NATHAN OELKE(Director)
Fair Warranty provides insurance pricing and risk management solutions for the automotive sector.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTech
William Betteridge(Founder, CEO)Stephen Bates(Founder, Chief Risk Officer)
Forecastr provides financial planning and CFO services to early-stage founders and startups, helping them prepare for funding rounds and manage company growth.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLouisville, US
Steven Plappert(Founder)Logan Burchett(Founder)Jonathan Frazier(Founder)Steven Ambs(Founder)John Shumate(Director)
BoardRobert Penta(Director)
Getgenica develops purpose-built AI models for specific enterprise business problems with emphasis on full data ownership, model transparency, and auditability.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Kare Mobile operates a direct-to-consumer dental service delivery model through mobile units, aiming to increase access to oral healthcare across the country.
Direct to ConsumerHealthtech
Louisville Brands is a vertically integrated house of brands focused on beverages/alcohol and plant-based foods, managing product development from concept to retail shelf.
ConsumerFoodTechLouisville, US
Justin Delaney(Chief Executive Officer)Brooks Thomas(Chief Marketing Officer)Jonathan Schwartz(Chief Operating Officer)
Pluto is an AI-powered dog health app that lets owners upload vet records, symptoms, and medical history so its assistant ("Alice") can analyze the data, detect early health risks, and provide nutrition and monitoring recommendations.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital Health
Primary Record is a health information management platform that aggregates patient data from multiple portals and sources into a centralized location for families to organize, share, and access medical records.
Digital HealthHealthtechIndianapolis, US
Jean Ross(Founder)Jim McIntosh(Founder)Eric Beier(Director)Chris Ross(Executive Officer)
BoardPatrick Henshaw(Director)
Eye-tracking and human-state platform for clinical and consumer applications.
Consumer commerce platform for emerging brands.
Community-first SaaS for managing engagement and measuring impact at scale.
Sunny manufactures FDA 510(k)-cleared menstrual cups with applicators.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtech
SupportPay builds a product for co-parents, caregivers, and families affected by divorce to manage support-related matters.
FintechSaaS
Sheri Atwood(Founder & CEO)in
B2B platform connecting brands with on-demand marketing talent.
Torchlite provides a Partner Relationship Management platform that helps companies manage affiliate programs, deal registration, and co-marketing activities with external and internal partner portals.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Michael Hanna(Executive Officer, Director)Susan Marshall(Executive Officer, Director)
Vsimple provides an operations platform that unifies disconnected business systems and removes friction from workflows for companies in manufacturing, construction, and service industries.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew Albany, US
Buddy Bockweg(Cofounder & CEO)Blake Bagshaw(Director)Gary Criscillis(Director)Alex Reed(Director)Kurt Beier(Director)Bernard H. Bockweg VIII(Executive Officer, Director)
XENA Intelligence provides AI-powered software and consulting services to help ecommerce brands optimize listings, campaigns, and operations across marketplaces like Amazon.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSLouisville, US
ZeroCarb LYFE produces food products, particularly pizza crust and other items, optimized for high protein-to-calorie ratio using a patented production process.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Mohamed Aly
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Render Capital invest at?
- Render Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Render Capital's typical check size?
- Render Capital typically writes checks of $750K – $1.3M.
- What sectors does Render Capital focus on?
- Render Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Render Capital located?
- Render Capital is headquartered in Louisville, US.
- Does Render Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Render Capital leads investment rounds.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Render Capital focuses on backing B2B software and supply chain companies in the U.S. corridor region, emphasizing early-stage businesses with real revenue and proximity to legacy industry customers rather than venture-backed story-driven startups. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team142. Render Capital: Patrick Henshaw on Expanding Access to Capital in Louisville & Southern Indiana
Middle Tech Podcast · Patrick Henshaw
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