Render capital
VC Fund
Louisville, United States
Render capital is a VC fund in Louisville focused on Software and SaaS. Render Capital envisions a world where opportunities outweigh obstacles. Our mission is to create a robust and thriving regional economy where entrepreneurs see the Midwest and South as a place they can find appropriate risk capital necessary for them to start and grow.
- Total investments:
- 49
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 27%
Last updated:
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Industries Render capital invests in
Stages Render capital invests in
Countries Render capital invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Seed
- $100k–$3.2M
- Pre-Seed
- $100k–$1.5M
- Series A
- $5M–$5.7M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 13 (27%)
- SaaS 6 (12%)
- Artificial Intelligence 6 (12%)
- Food and Beverage 5 (10%)
- Information Technology 5 (10%)
Stage
- Seed 22 (45%)
- Pre-Seed 17 (35%)
- Series A 2 (4%)
- Funding Round 2 (4%)
- Grant 1 (2%)
Country
- United States 37 (76%)
- South Korea 1 (2%)
- United Kingdom 1 (2%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bryce Butler
Founder/Managing Director
|
Founder/Managing Director | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
Michael Shepard
Operating Partner
|
Operating Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Patrick Henshaw
Managing Partner
|
Managing Partner | Total investments: 4 | Find email | |
TJ Abood
Co-Founder
|
Co-Founder | Total investments: 24 | Find email | |
Triet Nguyen
Senior Associate
|
Senior Associate | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Mandos
|
Mandos empowers men with science-backed health & performance solutions and build strength, confidence, and wellness with expert guidance. | $1M / Seed / Apr 02, 2025 | |
Serve AI
|
Genetica provides exact product suggestions, guaranteeing that clients obtain the best product for their wants, biochemistry, and current in-store availability. | $2.5M / Seed / Apr 01, 2025 | |
Rhome
|
Rhome is a global homeownership platform that offers co-ownership as a flexible and accessible alternative to traditional real estate. Designed to address modern housing challenges, Rhome empowers individuals to buy, share, swap, and sell portions of homes seamlessly.Rhome simplifies real estate transactions, offering co-buyer matching, seamlessequity maintenance, and the ability to swap properties while retaining equity. Unlike competitors focused on secondary homes or temporary markets, Rhome targets primary residences, offering first-time homebuyers a way to build wealth and enjoy mobility without traditional barriers. Rhome is committed to making homeownership flexible, equitable, and scalable for a new generation of buyers. | Pre-Seed / Jan 01, 2025 | |
Shappi
|
Connecting Shoppers with verified Travelers to deliver products by renting the traveler’s unused luggage space. | $1M / Seed / Sep 24, 2024 | |
Fair
|
The Instant and Honest Auto Warranty | $1.4M / Pre-Seed / Jul 30, 2024 | |
Day1 AI
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Day1 helps foundations and nonprofits to discover synergies that increase collaborative impact. | $250K / Pre-Seed / Jun 02, 2024 | |
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Serve AI
|
Genetica provides exact product suggestions, guaranteeing that clients obtain the best product for their wants, biochemistry, and current in-store availability. | $1.5M / Pre-Seed / Mar 04, 2024 | |
SupportPay
|
SupportPay enables parents to manage child support, alimony, and share expenses - directly with each other. | $3.1M / Seed / Dec 14, 2023 | |
Primary Record
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Primary Record is an android application. It helps in the documenting, managing, and sharing of healthcare information of individuals and familes. | $1M / Pre-Seed / Dec 12, 2023 | |
Sunny
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Sunny is an online retail business company. They serve women's menstrual needs. Their products include self-care products, menstrual cups, and applicators. | $700K / Seed / Oct 12, 2023 | |
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FAQ
What does Render capital invest in?
Render capital invests primarily in Software, SaaS and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 49 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Render capital's check size?
Render capital typically joins rounds of $100k–$3.2M at Seed, $100k–$1.5M at Pre-Seed and $5M–$5.7M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Render capital participates in.
How do I contact Render capital?
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Who are the partners at Render capital?
The team at Render capital includes Bryce Butler (Founder/Managing Director), Michael Shepard (Operating Partner) and Patrick Henshaw (Managing Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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