Why Not Now, Ohio? From Legacy to Leadership in the Age of AI
For Ohio to lead, our institutions and corporations must embrace partnerships with startups, accept that MVPs aren’t perfect, and be prepared for some failures along the way.
orthobrain® Secures $7.5 Million in New Funding to Accelerate Growth and Technology Advancements
The investment is led by CareCapital, one of the largest investors in the dental care industry and JumpStart Ventures, with additional support from JobsOhio, underscoring strong confidence in orthobrain's vision and continued expansion.
NEXT Fund Portfolio Company AmpliFund Acquired by Euna Solutions
Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions purpose-built for the public sector, announced today the acquisition of NEXT I Fund Portfolio company AmpliFund, a leading grant management platform provider.
JumpStart Ventures Announces First Close for NEXT Fund III
JumpStart Ventures has achieved the successful first close of NEXT Fund III, raising nearly $25 million toward its $50 million target.
JumpStart Ventures Awarded $35M To Invest In Promising Tech Startups Across Ohio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and the Ohio Department of Development have made a landmark investment in Ohio's tech economy by announcing $86 million in funding awarded to venture capital funds across the state.
Demystifying Investing: Understanding Funding Stages
Most companies go through several funding rounds in their journey. Different business models and industries require different capital structures. Let’s talk about what are some of these stages and how you can navigate them effectively.
ActionStreamer Raises Series A Funding To Accelerate Platform Development
ActionStreamer, the market-leading media streaming platform for IoT devices announced today the close of its $2.4M Series A funding round, led by JumpStart Ventures.
JumpStart Ventures Hits A New Milestone In 2023 With 100 Active Portfolio Companies
In 2023, JumpStart Ventures set a new record, surpassing 100 active companies and investing over $12.5M in 30+ companies in our portfolio.
Ohio VC Fest ’23: PopCam Candids
The PopCam lounge, featuring an interactive photo booth, allowed attendees to take professional headshots and capture some more candid moments.
Ohio VC Fest ’23 In Pictures
Step into our blog’s visual gallery, where we’re thrilled to share snapshots capturing the spirit, camaraderie and innovation that made of Ohio VC Fest '23 such a successful event.