Midwest Roots in SF

​Bringing together exceptional tech talent with roots in the Midwest who are based in SF. Join us for an evening of connecting with other high achievers in SF tech, meeting alumni, and riffing on the fast-paced AI world that is upending software.

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​Hosted by Redbud VC, Motivate VC, Sierra Ventures, and Refinery Ventures.

​Redbud VC is a pre-seed venture capital firm investing nationally in generational founders who are strengthened by struggle. Redbud partners from the first check through pre-seed, providing operator-led support and access to a network of experienced builders. Since the founders of EquipmentShare [$EQPT / top 25 YC] launched the firm in 2023, Redbud has invested in 38 companies across more than 20 cities, delivering top decile returns.

​Motivate Ventures is a pre-seed and seed fintech firm based in Chicago, investing $500k-$2.5M in ambitious people with something to prove. Motivate has seeded fintech companies like Mesh, Attain, Embed, and Architect across its first two funds.

​SIERRA Ventures is an early-stage venture firm investing in the future of Enterprise and Emerging Technologies. With over four decades of experience and over $2 billion of assets under management, Sierra has created a vast network of successful entrepreneurs, Fortune 1000 CXOs, operational executives, and deep domain experts, providing a platform for entrepreneurs worldwide.

​Refinery Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that focuses on investing in information technology, digital health, and human capital technology sectors. The firm invests in early-stage companies by bridging the gap and mentoring its teams between post-seed and Series A funding.