Render Capital
Venture capitalClarksville · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Render Capital targets founders in Middle America's heartland and commerce corridor who are building real companies in healthcare, manufacturing, supply chain, consumer brands, and software for the real economy, but have been overlooked by coastal venture capital. The firm embeds locally in portfolio company markets while leveraging national co-investment networks to help portfolio companies access follow-on capital and critical resources including customers, talent, and introductions to coastal firms.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
West Point graduate and former Army Ranger who founded and exited three tech companies before turning to venture capital. He previously served as VP of Growth at Cintrifuse, helping scale the fund from $50M to $150M, and founded Render Capital in 2022 to invest in early-stage founders across Middle America.
Joined Render as Senior Associate in 2023 and was promoted to Principal in 2024, leading deals with focus on infrastructure companies in overlooked markets. He previously worked at Capital Factory and MicroVentures, and mentors through VC University and Partner Track.
Venture partner with fifteen years of operating, investing, and family office experience. Co-founder of LQD (acquired by Verizon in 2016) and former Managing Director at GRA family office where he built a personal portfolio of early-stage companies.
What they invest in
from 17 of 27 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9Enterprise Software ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Healthtech ×5Direct to Consumer ×3Fintech ×3Consumer ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 27 tracked
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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. The company delivers prescription-based treatments with ongoing follow-up, emphasizing performance maintenance and hormone optimization over quick fixes.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
AI infrastructure connecting publishers and AI agents with permissioned content.
Detect Auto provides automated tools for automotive repair shops to identify and upsell overdue vehicle maintenance by comparing service history against maintenance schedules. The platform integrates with shop management systems and CARFAX data to help shop owners increase average repair order value and streamline service workflows.
Retail TechSaaS
Fair Warranty provides insurance pricing and risk management solutions for the automotive sector. The company leverages actuarial expertise and operational scaling knowledge to support insurance sustainability and growth.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTech
William Betteridge(Founder, CEO)Stephen Bates(Founder, Chief Risk Officer)
Financial modeling and forecasting software for founders.
Forecastr provides financial planning and CFO services to early-stage founders and startups, helping them prepare for funding rounds and manage company growth. The platform serves founders and startup leaders who need outsourced financial leadership and strategic planning.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLouisville, US
Steven Plappert(Founder)Logan Burchett(Founder)Jonathan Frazier(Founder)Steven Ambs(Founder)
Getgenica develops purpose-built AI models for specific enterprise business problems with emphasis on full data ownership, model transparency, and auditability. The company provides enterprise AI infrastructure designed to operate privately at scale while remaining controlled and owned by customers rather than accessed as a third-party service.
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. The company combines design and entrepreneurial expertise to create consumer products targeting next-generation consumers.
ConsumerFoodTechLouisville, US
Justin Delaney(Chief Executive Officer)Brooks Thomas(Chief Marketing Officer)Jonathan Schwartz(Chief Operating Officer)
Direct-to-consumer pet wellness brand.
Patient-controlled healthcare data and records platform.
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)
Resound is an AI software tool that automates podcast editing workflows. The platform serves podcasters and audio production teams looking to reduce manual editing time.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Max Carrey(Podcast Producer)<UNKNOWN>(Co-Founder)
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.
Spontivly is a no-code data platform that provides teams with a unified view of their operations without requiring engineering resources to build it. The platform is designed for wealth management firms, particularly Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) managing $100M–$1B in assets.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Anthony NagendrarajMarissa Huggins
Airtable is a low-code platform that enables teams to build custom applications on shared data to automate workflows across enterprises. Organizations use it for product management, marketing campaigns, recruiting, and other operational processes.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Howie Liu(Co-founder and CEO)Andrew Ofstad(Co-founder)Emmett Nicholas(Co-founder)
Sunny manufactures FDA 510(k)-cleared menstrual cups with applicators. The company focuses on sustainable, accessible period care products for menstruating individuals.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtech
SupportPay builds a product for co-parents, caregivers, and families affected by divorce to manage support-related matters. The company serves individuals navigating family dynamics and financial arrangements.
FintechSaaS
Sheri Atwood(Founder & CEO)
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. The platform serves businesses looking to scale partner programs and accelerate partner performance.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Vsimple provides an operations platform that unifies disconnected business systems and removes friction from workflows for companies in manufacturing, construction, and service industries. The platform helps teams reduce chaos and complexity to focus on growth and meaningful work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Buddy Bockweg(Cofounder & CEO)
AI-powered platform for ecommerce sellers and retail operations.
XENA Intelligence provides AI-powered software and consulting services to help ecommerce brands optimize listings, campaigns, and operations across marketplaces like Amazon. The company serves online retailers with proprietary AI models for performance prediction, automation, and growth strategy.
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. The company serves consumers seeking nutritious alternatives that don't require compromising taste or dietary goals.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Mohamed Aly
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Render Capital invest at?
- Render Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed 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, Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- Where is Render Capital located?
- Render Capital is headquartered in Clarksville, US.
- Does Render Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Render Capital leads investment rounds.
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