Redbud VC

Emerging manager

Built from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.

Website: https://redbud.vc
HQ: DE

Redbud VC partners with founders at the earliest stages of building large technology companies around the world. The firm lists General Partners Willy Schlacks, Brett Calhoun, and Jabbok Schlacks, along with investor Collin Hickey and venture partners Jai Malik, Levi Malott, and Bruno Ostarcevic. One portfolio company noted is Layer 9, which handles ticket escalations in natural language so non-technical teams can solve complex technical issues.

01 · Says / Does

Tag	Says	Does
Stages	Pre-seed	Not enough dated deals
Sectors	Not stated	Not enough dated deals
Regions	Global	Not enough dated deals

Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.

02 · Fund history

Fund	Year	Size	Status
Redbud VC II, LP Redbud VC partners with founders at the earliest stages, deploying capital from the first check through pre-seed rounds. The firm invests in founders regardless of pedigree and supports portfolio companies with operator guidance and introductions to investors, customers, and hires. Inferred from the firm's website	2025	$23.7M to $25M (Form D)	Raising

03 · People across funds

Brett Calhoun, General Partner
Redbud VC II, LP (Named on Form D)
Bruno Ostarcevic, Venture Partner
Redbud VC II, LP (Team)
Collin Hickey, Investor
Redbud VC II, LP (Team)
Jabbok Schlacks, General Partner
Redbud VC II, LP (Team)
Jai Malik, Venture Partner
Redbud VC II, LP (Team)
Levi Malott, Venture Partner
Redbud VC II, LP (Team)
Willy Schlacks, General Partner
Redbud VC II, LP (Team)

04 · Recent deals

No dated deals found yet.

05 · Latest from the firm

No news from the firm's website yet.

06 · Sources

Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.

Last verified: Oct 28, 2026