Render Capital

Render Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, focusing on early-stage investments in high-growth startups across the Midwest and South regions of the United States. The firm aims to build a robust and thriving regional economy by providing entrepreneurs with the necessary risk capital to start and grow their businesses. Render Capital is recognized as a top quartile venture fund, emphasizing its commitment to supporting innovative companies in these regions.

The firm's investment strategy is hands-on and founder-first, leveraging its startup, venture, and corporate innovation networks to assist portfolio companies. Render Capital invests in a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, healthtech, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, supply chain, logistics, B2B SaaS, advanced manufacturing, and food and beverage. The firm typically invests in companies with less than $2 million in lifetime revenue, ideally with approximately $50,000 to $70,000 in monthly recurring revenue, and a growth rate of at least 30% to 40% quarter over quarter. Investment sizes range from $750,000 to $1 million for initial checks, with valuations between $7 million and $17 million, and potential follow-on capital available for growth rounds.

Render Capital's portfolio includes companies such as Shappi, a Chattanooga-based startup providing AI-powered solutions for international shipping, and Mandos, a health products company focusing on men's vitality. The firm also collaborates with organizations like Launch Tennessee and LaunchTN to support regional startups. Render Capital's approach combines strategic capital with hands-on mentorship and a robust network of resources to help founders scale their startups into successful, anti-fragile companies. The firm's commitment to the Midwest and South regions underscores its dedication to fostering innovation and economic growth in these areas.