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Render Capital

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 83 out of 100

Also known as Render Capital Fund 2 (2026), L.P., Render Capital Fund 2 2026, Render Capital Fund 2, L.P.

  • Advanced manufacturing
  • AI models & AI infrastructure
  • Biotech & therapeutics
  • Care delivery & digital health
  • Cloud & networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & analytics
  • Developer tools
  • Food & beverage brands
  • Health IT
  • HR & future of work
  • Legal, compliance & govtech
  • Logistics & supply chain
  • Medical devices & diagnostics
  • Mental health & wellness
  • Other
  • Productivity & collaboration
  • Sales & marketing tech
  • Vertical software
  • Women's & family health
  • Pre seed
  • Seed
  • US
  • VC
  • B2B
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Clarksville, Indiana, United States
Founded
2022
Funds
2
Check size
$750K to $1.2MSource (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 27 September 2026

About

Render Capital invests in Middle America founders across the heartland and commerce corridor.

Investment approach

Thesis
Pre-seed and seed checks of $750K to $1.25M into Middle America companies disrupting legacy industries. Hands-on, board-active, and concentrated in geographies most venture capital ignores.Source (opens in a new tab)
Takes board seats
Yes
Board policy
We take board seats and catalyze the three things companies need post-investment: customers, capital, and talent.
Eligibility
Render does not invest in bio, life sciences, pharma, guns, lottery, ammo, alcohol, or anything highly regulatory-burdensome or capital-intensive.
Investing status notes
We read every deck and reply within a week.

Funds

Render Capital Fund 2 (2026), L.P.
Vintage 2026Main fund
Render Capital Fund 2, L.P.
Vintage 2022Main fund

SEC registration

SEC CIK
1936265, 2133790

Locations

Headquarters
Clarksville, Indiana, United States
Office
Dallas, TX, United States
Office
Louisville, KY, United States

Programs

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