Redhawk VC

Redhawk VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that manages funds focused on supporting and growing startups and entrepreneurial activity. At Redhawk, we value entrepreneurs because we are entrepreneurs. We focus on finding and developing outstanding founding teams that are adaptable, coachable, and able to overcome the obstacles that all founders face. We are always on the lookout for opportunities in under-served and under-represented capital markets. At Redhawk, we believe the future of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investing lies in the underserved markets outside of the traditional hubs of Silicon Valley, Boston, and New York. Our mission is to aggressively seek the opportunities the large coastal funds ignore. Investment Criteria -Strong Founding Team We look for coachable teams with strong leadership capability, team dynamic, and the ability to execute. We look for teams with strong EQ as well as IQ. -Market & Customer Validation The market for startups can be hard to measure. We look for founders who have a disciplined approach to customer discovery, problem/market validation, and a laser focus on finding product-market fit. -Data-Driven Approach We believe the best entrepreneurs tell their stories through data. We look for teams that understand the role data/KPIs/OKRs have on resourced constrained startups. We seek teams that integrate data into every aspect of their organization. -Capital Efficiency We champion a capital-efficient approach to building a great startup. We believe capital efficiency teaches teams to be creative and to focus their resources on the most important operational objectives. -Location Our focus is on finding outstanding founders and opportunities outside of the established coastal startup ecosystems. We actively seek companies in markets underserved by traditional venture capital funds.