JobsOhio Ventures
Venture capitalColumbus · Pre-Seed–Series B · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
JobsOhio Ventures positions itself as a strategic co-investment partner for early-stage founders in healthcare and enterprise tech. As an evergreen fund, it offers frictionless co-investment capital and leverages its network to connect startups with Ohio strategics and top-tier VCs. The firm emphasizes a patient, long-term capital strategy, meeting founders at any round and supporting them through all commercialization cycles. It focuses on backing the next generation of IP creators and employers who benefit from Ohio's entrepreneurial and corporate networks, with an efficient decision-making process designed to let founders stay focused on their business.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 69 of 76 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×35Medical Devices ×23SaaS ×23Biotech ×17AI & Machine Learning ×16Digital Health ×12Enterprise Software ×12Deep Tech ×11
HQs:United States×54United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 36 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×232 founders×113 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 38 founders with education data
The Ohio State University ×5Case Western Reserve University ×4Cornell ×3University of Michigan ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 31 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×7Business & Management ×6Engineering ×4Life Sciences ×4Humanities ×3Medicine ×3Chemistry ×2Finance & Accounting ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 36 founders with career history
Case Western Reserve University ×2
7 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 36 with degree data)
Investments · 76 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 22023 · 12022 · 12021 · 22019 · 32017 · 22016 · 12014 · 114 dated
BioLife Solutions develops biopreservation media, cryopreservation tools, storage systems, and closed-system cell processing solutions for cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBothell, US
Aby J. Mathew(Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer (founding team member))inKaren Foster(Executive Officer)inTroy Wichterman(Chief Financial Officer)inMichael Rice(Executive Officer, Director)Sarah Aebersold(Executive Officer)inTodd Berard(Chief Commercial Officer)in
7SIGNAL provides a cloud-based AI platform for monitoring and optimizing digital experiences across wired and wireless networks, endpoints, and applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIndependence, US
Ted Schneider(Chief Executive Officer)inKristen Nieberding(Chief Financial Officer)inArt Faccone(Senior Vice President, Services and Support)inShannon Courtney Boulanger(Vice President, Sales)inVeli-Pekka Ketonen(Executive Officer)Russell Wangler(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAllos VenturesInnovestor VenturesJumpstart VenturesMutual Capital PartnersTechnology Venture Partners
Abre is an education-focused company that builds products aimed at improving student outcomes.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSCincinnati, US
Zach Vander Veen(Co-Founder | Chief Innovation Officer)inJames Stoffer(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Rose(Executive Officer, Director)Kelly Havens(Executive Officer)in
BoardAshley Keating(Director)inSanket Merchant(Director)in
Co-investorsCincyTechJumpstart VenturesAllos VenturesConnetic VenturesPeakSpan Capital Partners
Afference develops neurotechnology that enables remote sensory perception through wearable devices, allowing people at a distance to share tactile sensations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechCleveland, US
Jacob Segil(Co-founder & CEO)inDustin Tyler(Co-founder & CTO)in
BoardTaylor Hurst(Director)inTrevor Zimmerman(Director)in
Co-investorsAnthropy PartnersCWRU Technology VenturesEvolution VC PartnersHannah Grey VenturesKonvoy VenturesMighty Capital+6 more
AlensiaXR develops holographic technology that replaces traditional cadavers in medical and dental education.
Deep TechEdTechHealthtech
Mark Day(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsCWRU Technology VenturesJumpstart Ventures
Alexandria, US
Ethan McAfee(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBLAIR GARROU(Director)inMARK HASEBROOCK(Director)
Co-investorsCincyTechDundee Venture CapitalMercury FundUrban Capital NetworkSaas Ventures, L.L.C.
AssetWatch provides cloud-based asset monitoring software and sensor technology to help manufacturing and industrial facilities prevent unplanned equipment downtime.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSWesterville, US
William Zell(Executive Officer, Director)William Ruff(Executive Officer)inRobert Lee(Director)inTad Dritz(VP of Development)inJeff Haskett(COO)inBrian Graham(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesG2 Venture PartnersHarmonic Growth PartnersMonte Carlo CapitalOUP (Osage University Partners)Triangle Peak Partners+4 more
Aware provides IT, security, legal, and compliance teams with visibility and control over collaboration data from workplace tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsAllos Ventures
BIOHM sells probiotic supplements and at-home gut test kits that analyze the microbiome, with results reviewed by a microbiome-trained registered nutritionist who provides personalized diet and supplement recommendations.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessCleveland, US
Mahmoud Ghannoum(Founder)inAfif Ghannoum(Director)inSam Schatz(Executive Officer)inMichael Haritakis(Executive Officer)inSteven Himmel(Director)
BoardBob Pavey(Director)
Co-investorsCWRU Technology VenturesJumpstart VenturesMiddleland Capital
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.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesCleveland, US
Vikash Goel(Executive Officer)inGulam Khan(Executive Officer, Director)inIndrani Egleston(Executive Officer)inPhil Rackliffe(Executive Officer, Director)inVinod K. Goel(Executive Officer)
BoardMichael Whitman(Director)
Co-investorsJumpstart Ventures
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.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Jeremiah Robison(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsEnable VenturesLDV CapitalBlueRun VenturesL Catterton
Clarametyx develops novel immune-enabling therapeutics targeting bacterial biofilms to modify disease progression in patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesColumbus, US
David Richards(Executive Officer)Peter G. Kleinhenz(Director)Michael Layman(Director)Chuck Bramlage(Director)Larry Edwards(Director)Michael Triplett II(Director)
Co-investorsCincyTechOhio Innovation FundRev1 Ventures
Cleveland Diagnostics develops blood-based cancer diagnostic tests using its IsoClear platform, which measures structural changes in proteins to identify whether biomarkers came from cancer cells.
BiotechHealthtechMedical 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
Darrin Murriner(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCintrifuse CapitalConductive VenturesConnetic VenturesKeyhorse CapitalMucker CapitalOrigin Ventures+3 more
RealTime provides software systems for managing clinical trial operations across research sites, networks, academic medical centers, CROs, and sponsors.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSCleveland, US
Richard Lee Arlow(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCharles Stack(Director)Joseph Whang(Director)Dan McMullen(Director)
Co-investorsBeringeaJumpstart VenturesService Provider CapitalOhio Innovation Fund
Convelo Therapeutics develops remyelination-enhancing therapies that target the central nervous system's myelination pathway to repair nerve damage in people with multiple sclerosis.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechCleveland, US
Paul Tesar(Co-founder (Professor, PhD))inDrew Adams(Co-founder (Professor, PhD))inDerrick Rossi(Leader/Executive)inTracy Saxton(Chief Operating Officer)inEd Mok(Head of Finance)Samantha Stubblefield(VP of Operations and Business Development)in
Co-investorsCWRU Technology VenturesJumpstart Ventures
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 MarketplacesSaaSColumbus, US
Rich Langdale(Chairman/Founder)Mike Cooper(Executive Officer, Director)Kenneth Sahlin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChristopher Harris(Director)inThomas Heilman(Director)Alexandra Twyman(Director)
Co-investorsNCT VenturesOhio Innovation FundAdvantage Capital Partners
eFuse is an AI-powered platform that helps brands and advertisers reach gaming audiences through insights, media solutions, and gaming expertise.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningGamingColumbus, US
Matthew Benson(CEO and President)inPatrick Klein(Treasurer)inJordan Benson(Secretary)
Co-investorsOhio Innovation Fund
enosix provides real-time SAP integration solutions that unify complex enterprise systems for manufacturers, consumer products companies, and other large organizations.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCincinnati, US
Gerald Schlechter(Founder and Chief Strategy Officer)inGerald Schlecter(Executive Officer, Director)Philippe Jardin(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardWilliam Trainor(Director)Dov Rosenberg(Director)
Co-investorsAllos VenturesCapital Midwest FundMK CapitalMutual Capital PartnersSaaS Capital
Enspire DBS is conducting a clinical trial evaluating Deep Brain Stimulation combined with physical therapy (DBS + Rehab) to assess safety and whether it can improve arm function in stroke patients with lasting impairment.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsGenesys Capital
FenixPyre provides file-layer data protection for unstructured files to ensure data remains encrypted and unusable even when accessed with stolen credentials.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareNew Albany, US
Harihara Varma Indukuri(Founder)inTom Kwon(Executive Officer)C. Emre Koksal(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsDundee Venture CapitalFirst Leaf CapitalGeometry Venture DevelopmentOhio Innovation Fund
Folio Photonics develops optical storage media using multi-layer read/write materials science to provide enterprise-scale, immutable active archive storage.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechNew MaterialsSolon, US
Kenneth D. Singer(Executive Officer, Director)Steven J. Santamaria(Executive Officer, Director)inRonald B. Richard(Director)Robert D. Pavey(Director)Felix Brueck(Director)
Co-investorsCWRU Technology VenturesMaterial ImpactRefinery VentureForte Ventures
Frayt operates a logistics technology platform designed to build an innovative ecosystem for the logistics industry.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSUnited States, US
Luke Denny(Executive Officer, Director)inTimothy Yarbrough(Director)Clancy Boyer(Director)Joshua McCord(Director)
Co-investorsCapital Midwest Fundgener8torRefinery Venture
BiotechMason, US
Peeyush Shrivastava(Chief Executive Officer)inManny Setegn(Cofounder)inManjit Singh(Vice President, Infrastructure Operations)Vineet Erasala(Vice President, Research and Development)inChandan Srivastava(Chief Financial Officer)inEmmanuel Setegn(Vice President, Engineering)
Co-investorsCincyTechOhio Innovation FundRaptor GroupMithril Capital Management
Healthy Roster provides software for athletic trainers to document injuries, run concussion testing, and access continuing education.
Digital HealthSaaSSports TechDublin, US
DAN FRONCZAK(Executive Officer, Director)inNATHAN HEERDT(Executive Officer, Director)inSHAWN PRICE(Executive Officer)in
BoardRYAN HELON(Director)JIM HACKBARTH(Director)
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesJumpstart VenturesLevel EquityRev1 VenturesTamarind Hill
Hyperframe develops mechanical framing clips designed for the construction industry to reduce waste, improve productivity, and lower costs.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareColumbus, US
Jay F. Cady(Executive Officer, Director)Ken Sobel(Executive Officer, Director)Minas Apelian(Director)
BoardTodd Brady(Director)Alexandria Lafci(Director)inRyan Sutton-Gee(Director)
Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesHomeTeam Ventures
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 DevicesColumbus, US
Robert Shalwitz(Executive Officer, Director)inRachael Wingo(Executive Officer)in
BoardWayne Embree(Director)Tim Willis(Director)Faith Voinovich(Director)inBethany George(Director)in
Co-investorsCincyTechJumpstart VenturesOhio Innovation FundRev1 Ventures
EverCommerce provides integrated SaaS solutions for service-based small and medium businesses, including business management, payment acceptance, and customer engagement software.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDenver, US
Eric Remer(Founder / CEO / Chairman of the Board of Directors)inMatt Feierstein(President, EverCommerce & CEO, EverPro)in
Co-investorsKensington Capital Partners LimitedMantella Venture PartnersPunakaiki FundSilver Lake Partners
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.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechNot stated on page, US
Michael Cook Jr(Founder)inRyan Eder(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCincyTech
LENTECHS develops patented soft contact lens technology designed to deliver vision correction across all distances.
HealthtechMedical DevicesColumbus, US
Richard Lindstrom(Director)Robin Sears(Executive Officer, Director)inBrad Beasecker(Executive Officer, Director)inRichard Heinick(Director)Tyler Stowater(Director)
Co-investorsOhio Innovation FundRev1 Ventures
MediView develops augmented reality-based visualization and navigation systems that give clinicians a 3D view of patient anatomy for minimally invasive, image-guided procedures such as interventional radiology and needle-based surgery.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCleveland, US
Mina Fahim(Executive Officer)inAdam Rakestraw(Executive Officer)inJohn Black(Executive Officer)
BoardKarley Yoder(Director)Scott Malaney(Director)Duane Jebbett(Director)
Method Surgical AI develops an ultrasound imaging platform for surgical guidance that uses AI to generate real-time 3D subsurface maps for surgeons, designed to improve outcomes in robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgery.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Mitria Medical develops an investigational medical device that is currently limited to investigational use under U.S. federal law.
HealthtechMedical Devices
MTI operates an FDA-cleared respiratory testing platform that unifies spirometry and lung-function testing across clinic and home settings, using real-time coaching to produce standardized, analysis-ready data.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDublin, US
Myoptechs develops treatments and interventions for myopia, a progressive eye disease that causes worsening distance vision and can lead to sight-threatening complications.
HealthtechMedical DevicesColumbus, US
Paul Grimm(Executive Officer, Director)inBrad Beasecker(Executive Officer)in
BoardWayne Embree(Director)Robin Sears(Director)in
Co-investorsRev1 Ventures
Neuros Medical develops the Altius Direct Electrical Nerve Stimulation System, an FDA-approved implantable device that delivers patient-controlled electrical stimulation to treat chronic post-amputation pain in adult lower limb amputees.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAliso Viejo, US
David Veino(President and CEO)Zach Stassen(Chief Financial Officer)Robert J. Centa(Chief Financial Officer)Jon J. Snyder(Director, President, Secretary and CEO)in
BoardJoyce Erony(Director)inWilliam Harrington(Director)
Co-investorsAmzak HealthAPERTURE Venture PartnersCWRU Technology VenturesiSelect FundJumpstart VenturesRiverVest Venture Partners+6 more
Niobium builds an encrypted cloud computing platform based on fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), keeping data encrypted while in use.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeep TechDayton, US
Jorge Myszne(Executive Officer)Kevin Yoder(President & CEO)inMatthew Farrell(Executive Officer)Georgios Dimou(Executive Officer)Lucas Duncan(Executive Officer)David Archer(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsFusionOhio Innovation FundSilicon CatalystMorgan Creek Capital
OnStation provides digital stationing software for road construction crews, replacing physical survey stakes and paper field logs with location and documentation tools accessible on mobile devices.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSCleveland, US
Co-investorsHG VenturesJumpstart VenturesTechstars
OrthoBrain provides AI-powered software and operational tools to enable general dentists to deliver orthodontic care, combining technology guidance and products to support treatment from diagnosis through completion.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSRichfield, US
Daniel S. German(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Dan German DDS(Founder)inRichard UriainBindu Saran(Director)
BoardHardik Desai(Director)in
Co-investorsJumpstart Ventures
OvationCXM provides a customer experience management (CXM) platform that acts as an orchestration layer on top of banks' existing core, CRM, and other systems to coordinate onboarding and servicing journeys across internal teams and third-party partners.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Chip Alfred Kahn IV(Founder)inTim Attinger(Founder)inGuiseppi Marzelli(Founder)in
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesDoon CapitalJumpstart VenturesMoonshots CapitalNycaNyca Partners+1 more
Pantomath helps enterprise teams deliver reliable data on time by automating data operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareCincinnati, US
Somesh Saxena(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardShashank Saxena(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Brown(Director)in
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystSnowflake VenturesCintrifuse CapitalHitachi VenturesBowery CapitalEPIC VENTURES+1 more
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Paradigm Health provides technology and services that integrate with healthcare provider organizations to improve the clinical trial process.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Kent Thoelke(Founder & CEO)inJonathan Hirsch(Chief Strategy and Growth Officer)Jay Trepanier(Chief Financial Officer)inElijah Meerson(Chief Technology Officer)inMichelle Lee(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersGeneral CatalystGV (Google Ventures)Lux Capital
Picture Health develops AI tools that analyze routine radiology and pathology images to quantify biological properties of tumors for precision oncology.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsCintrifuse CapitalCWRU Technology VenturesRefinery Venture
Prescribe FIT offers a remote patient monitoring and virtual lifestyle health coaching platform focused on musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, helping patients address lifestyle-related root causes to improve surgical and non-surgical outcomes.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessColumbus, US
Brock Leonti(Founder)inJACK GAINER(Executive Officer)inPETER EDWARDS JR.(Director)THOMAS GROTE(Director)JAMES GROTE(Director)
Co-investorsTamarind Hill
Princeton Identity develops iris-based biometric identity assurance systems, using its Iris-on-the-Move technology and identity server software to provide multi-factor authentication through a single edge device.
CybersecurityDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsTech Council VenturesGolden Seeds
Proformex is a company whose leadership page presents its executive team; the page itself does not describe the company's product or service in detail.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSWestlake, US
Mike Pepe(Founder & CSO)inKristie Beck(CEO and Director of Issuer)William Leonard(CFO of Issuer)inDr. Amanda Yoho(President)David Morris(Chief Marketing Officer)inDave Lowman(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsJumpstart VenturesRiver SaaS Capital LLC
Mimecast provides email security, data loss prevention, cloud archiving, and human risk management products used by organizations to protect communications and data.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Michael Madon(Executive Officer, Director)inRanjan Singh(CEO)Peter Bauer(Founder)inTimothy Jackson(Executive Officer)Marc van Zadelhoff(CEO)in
BoardAdam Fletcher(Director)
Co-investorsAccelCyber Mentor FundEquality Asset ManagementFloodgateGlilot Capital PartnersMaryland TEDCO+6 more
Ravee Optics develops ultracompact optical communication systems and laser links for small satellites, space, and airborne platforms.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechDayton, US
Augustine Urbas(Executive Officer, Director)Piyush Jayant Shah(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsSeraphim SpaceCincyTech
ReadySet provides surgical supply chain management software for hospitals, helping healthcare teams reduce delays, cut costs, and optimize surgical case workflows.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSCleveland, US
John Harris(Executive Officer)inMatthew Rechin(Executive Officer)inKevin Von Keyserling(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn O'Neill(Executive Officer)
BoardHardik Desai(Director)inTimothy Chapman(Director)
Co-investorsCincyTechConnetic VenturesJumpstart VenturesRiverside Acceleration Capital
RethinkFirst provides behavioral health software and evidence-based tools, including autism (ASD) treatment training and special needs/behavior management solutions, serving K-12 education, employers, providers, and payors.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMental HealthSaaS
Eran Rosenthal(Founder)inBen Semmesin
Co-investorsBeringeaOptum VenturesRethink Capital Partners
Rhyme automates prior authorization processes for healthcare providers and payers, eliminating manual steps and reducing delays in care approval.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsBIP VenturesHealth2047 Capital Partners LLC
Rivera provides independent oversight of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts by continuously monitoring 100% of pharmacy claims to recover overpayments and correct their root causes.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsMK Capital
SHARE Mobility provides a transportation management platform for fleet operators, supporting dispatch, driver coordination, and scheduled ride programs.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSColumbus, US
Co-investorsJumpstart VenturesSustainVCRenewal FundsRev1 Ventures
Standard Bariatrics develops the Titan SGS™ Stapler, a specialized surgical device designed for sleeve gastrectomy procedures that creates consistent and symmetrical gastric pouches using an anatomy-based approach.
Medical Devices
Co-investorsCincyTechEmergent Medical Partners, LLPHatteras Venture PartnersRC CapitalRiverVest Venture PartnersUS Venture Partners
STAQ Pharma is an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility that compounds and supplies medications to hospitals and healthcare providers across the United States, aiming to address drug shortages.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Joe Bagan(CEO)inMark Spiecker(President)inJeff Hval(Chief Pharmacist)in
Co-investorsCU Healthcare Innovation FundStout Street Capital
Stirling Ultracold builds ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers based on free-piston Stirling engine technology, offering high-density storage with lower energy consumption than conventional units.
BiotechCleantechHardwareAthens, US
Dave Berchowitz(Founder)in
Co-investorsOhio Innovation Fund
Thrivable delivers patient insights and data to healthcare organizations to support product adoption and retention decisions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechMarketing TechMedical DevicesCleveland, US
David Edelman(Founder)inRyan FuchsinAlan Brenner(Director)Harris Drantch(Director)Ansley Dalbo(Director)
BoardBenjamin D. Trumbull(Director)in
Co-investorsAllos VenturesEarly Light VenturesFCA Venture PartnersJumpstart VenturesTamarind Hill
Tranztec provides a connectivity layer that integrates a transportation operation's TMS, telematics/ELD, and customer systems into one data model, offering predictive ETAs, exception alerts, and automated customer status updates.
Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSPerrysburg, US
Co-investorsJumpstart VenturesTamarind Hill
Updox provides digital charge capture and revenue cycle management solutions for medical practices, enabling automated billing and payment processing.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSDublin, US
PAT BICKLEY(Executive Officer)RITCH NEWPORT(Executive Officer)inHEATHER MILLS(Executive Officer)inSEAN RAMSEY(Executive Officer)inMICHAEL WITTING(Executive Officer)MICHAEL MORGAN(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsSaaS CapitalRev1 Ventures
VigiLife develops SafeGuard, a real-time worker safety platform that monitors health and environmental data for people working in confined, high-risk environments.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechIoTSaaS
Zachary Kiehl(CEO)in
Co-investorsIU Ventures
Virchu operates a histopathology-powered precision oncology platform that aggregates de-identified whole-slide images and longitudinal patient data to train and validate AI models for cancer detection and treatment.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices
Vitranu develops biomaterial and biologic technologies for ophthalmic applications, particularly focused on retinal and vitreoretinal diseases.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesColumbus, US
John Black(CEO)Katelyn Swindle-Reilly(Chief Technology Officer)Matthew Ohr(Chief Medical Officer)inJoe Seiwert III(Chief Product Development Officer)Wayne Embree(Director)Brad Beasecker(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsJumpStart Equity
Cincinnati, US
Massimo Vancheri(Executive Officer)Aaron Chow(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Zachary Beller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardDouglas Groh(Director)in
Co-investorsCincyTechCintrifuse CapitalOutlander
XII Medical develops neuromodulation therapies for treating obstructive sleep apnea, focusing on simplifying treatment options and improving patient outcomes.
Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesUnion City, US
Garrett Schwab(Chief Executive Officer)inShane Kreidel(Secretary and Chief Financial Officer)inZachary Eisen(Director)
BoardDuke Rohlen(Director)inJD Friedland(Director)Saoussen Ben Halima(Director)
Co-investorsAPERTURE Venture PartnersBroadview VenturesCincyTechIntuitive VenturesAjax HealthOmega Funds
Zehna Therapeutics is an early-stage biotech company developing non-bactericidal small-molecule inhibitors of gut microbial enzymes, with lead compounds targeting CutC lyase to lower TMAO levels.
BiotechHealthtech
Camilla V. Simpson(Chief Executive Officer)Robert Matunas, PhD(Head of CMC and Nonclinical Sciences)Mike Bishop, PhD(Head of Early Development and Medicinal Chemistry)
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AwareCleveland DiagnosticsEikonoklastesEikonoklastes TherapeuticsEyas Medical ImagingMethod AIMonitored Therapeutics, Inc.Vizzle
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Ravee Optics · evertiq.com · Aug 13, 2026
Cloverleaf · kshb.com · Jun 24, 2026
Vitranu · jumpstartinc.org · Jun 1, 2026
Asset Watch · assetwatch.com · Mar 2, 2026
Hyperframe · briefglance.com · Jan 29, 2026
Eikonoklastes Therapeutics · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Nov 20, 2025
VigiLife · ecinnovates.com · Nov 17, 2025
Invirsa Inc. · leadsontrees.com · Nov 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has JobsOhio Ventures made?
- JobsOhio Ventures has 76 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is JobsOhio Ventures located?
- JobsOhio Ventures is headquartered in Columbus, US.
- Does JobsOhio Ventures lead rounds?
- JobsOhio Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does JobsOhio Ventures co-invest with?
- JobsOhio Ventures most often shares deals with Jumpstart Ventures, CincyTech, Ohio Innovation Fund, among 99 tracked co-investors.
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