JobsOhio Ventures
Venture capitalOhio · Pre-Seed–Series B · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
JobsOhio Ventures targets early-stage innovators in healthcare and enterprise tech who can benefit from Ohio's dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem and corporate networks. The fund employs a patient, long-term capital strategy with efficient decision-making processes, positioning itself as a relationship-driven partner that provides co-investment capital alongside introductions to strategic networks and other venture capital firms.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website
Early-stage investor at JobsOhio Ventures since its 2020 inception who focuses on discovering Ohio entrepreneurs and IP creators while building investment teams and creating portfolio value. She is a Baldwin Wallace University graduate and serves on the National Venture Capital Association's CFO Taskforce.
Principal investor with experience at high-growth startups who identifies and supports portfolio companies through exit. Her investment strategy is informed by operational experience across tech, finance, and real estate sectors, and she is a Wittenberg University graduate.
Analyst supporting investment evaluations, portfolio analysis, and market research. A Purdue University graduate with degrees in economics and a minor in political science who brings experience in financial modeling and data analysis.
Junior analyst joining JobsOhio Ventures in 2025 who assists with investment processes and deal research. A finance major and English minor from The Ohio State University with ties to the greater Cleveland area.
What they invest in
from 62 of 109 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×25Medical Devices ×23SaaS ×20Enterprise Software ×19AI & Machine Learning ×17Digital Health ×11Biotech ×10Deep Tech ×9
HQs:United States×13
Investments · showing 60 of 109
founders shown can be your intro path7SIGNAL provides a cloud-based AI platform for monitoring and optimizing digital experiences across wired and wireless networks, endpoints, and applications. The platform helps IT teams troubleshoot issues faster, optimize performance, and proactively plan network infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Ted Schneider(Chief Executive Officer)Kristen Nieberding(Chief Financial Officer)Art Faccone(Senior Vice President, Services and Support)Shannon Courtney Boulanger(Vice President, Sales)
Thrivable delivers patient insights and data to healthcare organizations to support product adoption and retention decisions. The company provides real-time access to a database of patients with chronic conditions, using AI-powered analytics to help healthcare leaders understand patient experiences.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechMarketing TechMedical DevicesCleveland, US
David EdelmanRyan Fuchs
Afference develops neurotechnology that enables remote sensory perception through wearable devices, allowing people at a distance to share tactile sensations. The company combines neural interface engineering with consumer electronics to restore or create the sensation of touch in communication.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechCleveland, US
Jacob Segil(Co-founder & CEO)Dustin Tyler(Co-founder & CTO)
AlensiaXR develops holographic technology that replaces traditional cadavers in medical and dental education. The company serves medical schools, dental schools, and other health professions institutions seeking immersive, accessible anatomical learning experiences.
Deep TechEdTechHealthtech
Mark Day(Chief Executive Officer)in
AssetWatch provides cloud-based asset monitoring software and sensor technology to help manufacturing and industrial facilities prevent unplanned equipment downtime. The company serves operations teams seeking to shift from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
Mimecast provides a platform for securing humans, data, and AI within organizations. The company serves enterprise customers seeking protection and secure work environments.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Ranjan Singh(CEO)
Signal provides IT, security, legal and compliance teams with visibility and control over collaboration data from workplace communication platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. The platform uses automated detection rules to identify non-compliance and prevent sensitive data loss.
CybersecurityEnterprise Software
BIOHM manufactures and sells probiotic supplements and diagnostic gut test kits designed to optimize digestive health. The company combines probiotics with digestive enzymes and offers personalized wellness recommendations based on microbiome analysis for individual consumers.
BiotechDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Mahmoud Ghannoum
BioLife Solutions provides biopreservation media, cell culture optimization products, storage systems, and closed-system manufacturing solutions for cell and gene therapy development and production. The company serves bioprocess engineers, therapy developers, and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) navigating clinical trials and commercial-scale manufacturing.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Centerline Biomedical develops IOPS®, a 510(k)-cleared endovascular navigation technology that provides real-time 3D image guidance for physicians performing catheterization and other endovascular procedures. The technology is designed to reduce radiation exposure and improve procedural accuracy for interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and other interventionalists.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Cionic develops the Neural Sleeve, an FDA-cleared wearable device that uses electrical muscle stimulation to improve walking and mobility for people with neurological conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury. The system combines hardware with an AI-powered app and personalized coaching to help users regain independence and confidence in daily activities.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Clarametyx develops novel immune-enabling therapeutics targeting bacterial biofilms to modify disease progression in patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Cleveland Diagnostics develops blood-based biomarker tests for cancer detection using its IsoClear platform, which measures structural protein differences to improve diagnostic clarity. The company's first product, IsoPSA, targets prostate cancer screening and aims to reduce unnecessary biopsies.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesCleveland, US
Cloverleaf provides automated coaching and assessment solutions that integrate into employees' daily workflows to help organizations develop their talent and enable individuals to perform their best work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
RealTime provides software systems for managing clinical trial operations across research sites, networks, academic medical centers, CROs, and sponsors. The platform includes site operations management, case management, electronic regulatory documents, source data, payments, and patient engagement tools.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Convelo Therapeutics develops remyelination-enhancing therapies targeting multiple sclerosis by activating oligodendrocytes to repair nerve damage in the central nervous system. The company aims to enable myelin regeneration and restore function for MS patients.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesCleveland, US
Paul Tesar(Co-founder, Professor)Drew Adams(Co-founder, Professor)Derrick Rossi(CEO)
DOmedia provides cloud-based software that connects buyers and sellers in the out-of-home advertising market, enabling agencies, media vendors, and local advertisers to efficiently purchase, manage, and sell billboard and transit advertising inventory.
AdTechB2B MarketplacesSaaS
Rich Langdale(Chairman/Founder)Ken Sahlin
Dover provides a recruiting platform that matches startups with fractional recruiters and includes a free applicant tracking system. The platform serves early-stage companies seeking to accelerate hiring through on-demand recruiting support and AI-powered hiring tools.
HR Tech<UNKNOWN>
eFuse is an AI-powered platform that helps brands and advertisers reach gaming audiences through insights, media solutions, and gaming expertise. The company serves brands seeking to connect with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences through gaming channels and esports activations.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningGaming
enosix provides real-time SAP integration solutions that unify complex enterprise systems for manufacturers, consumer products companies, and other large organizations. The company enables non-technical users to implement integrations using existing SAP structures without requiring specialized training.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Gerald Schlechter(Founder and Chief Strategy Officer)
EverCommerce is a SaaS platform providing integrated business management, payment, and customer engagement software to service-based small and medium-sized businesses. The platform helps service SMBs across multiple industries streamline operations, manage customer relationships, and accept payments.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSDenver, US
Eyas Medical Imaging develops MRI technology designed specifically for imaging babies and infants. The company serves healthcare professionals and hospitals seeking precision imaging solutions for neonatal and pediatric patients.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Chuck Dumoulin(Founder)
FenixPyre provides file-layer data protection for unstructured files to ensure data remains encrypted and unusable even when accessed with stolen credentials. The platform serves organizations that hold sensitive personal and professional data, particularly those vulnerable to supply chain credential theft.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareNew Albany, US
Folio Photonics develops enterprise-scale immutable active archive storage solutions using photonic materials science to reduce cost and improve security for long-term data retention. The company serves organizations across industries seeking sustainable, cost-effective approaches to managing large-scale data storage.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware
Frayt operates a logistics technology platform designed to build an innovative ecosystem for the logistics industry. The company focuses on logistics solutions serving businesses that require delivery and supply chain services.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSUnited States, US
Rhyme automates prior authorization processes for healthcare providers and payers, eliminating manual steps and reducing delays in care approval. The platform processes millions of authorization requests annually for large healthcare providers.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Healthy Roster provides documentation and management software for athletic trainers to streamline injury documentation, concussion testing, and continuing education compliance.
HealthtechSaaS
Hyperframe develops mechanical framing clips designed for the construction industry to reduce waste, improve productivity, and lower costs. The company combines building materials engineering with software to optimize construction assembly processes.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardware
Invirsa is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing DNA damage response therapeutics, with lead compound INV-102 in development for ocular conditions including sulfur mustard gas injury and diabetic dry eye disease.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Greenhouse is an end-to-end hiring platform for scaling companies that manages talent sourcing, recruitment, candidate evaluation, and employee onboarding through structured workflows and analytics.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Daniel Chait(Founder)in
LainaHealth provides virtual physical therapy care delivered by licensed therapists paired with an AI voice assistant, designed to make musculoskeletal and recovery care universally accessible and affordable. The platform serves patients seeking rehabilitation and wellness, operating as a digital healthcare provider in the physical therapy and remote care sector.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechNot stated on page, US
LENTECHS develops patented soft contact lens technology designed to deliver vision correction across all distances. The company, a clinical-stage ophthalmic medical device manufacturer, targets users seeking glasses-like vision quality.
Medical DevicesColumbus, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does JobsOhio Ventures invest at?
- JobsOhio Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does JobsOhio Ventures focus on?
- JobsOhio Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, Healthtech.
- Where is JobsOhio Ventures located?
- JobsOhio Ventures is headquartered in Ohio, US.
- Does JobsOhio Ventures lead rounds?
- JobsOhio Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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