Rev1 Ventures
AcceleratorColumbus · Pre-Seed–Series A · 30 people tracked
Investment thesis
Rev1 Ventures operates as a venture studio in the Midwest, partnering with founders to transform bold ideas into scalable companies. The firm combines investor expertise with operational support and strategic capital to accelerate time-to-market, validate product-market fit, and build venture-ready startups. The studio focuses on sectors including SaaS, AI, deep tech, and life sciences, positioning itself as a community nexus that creates jobs and strengthens the regional startup ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 30 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 8 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Healthtech ×3Medical Devices ×3Digital Health ×2SaaS ×2Biotech ×1Creator Economy ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathsmallTalk develops technology products that support early childhood brain development through language exposure. The company targets parents and caregivers of infants and young children in the early development market.
Deep TechEdTechHealthtechMedical DevicesColumbus, US
NeonatologistDean Koch(Chief Executive Officer)Dr. Nathalie Maitre(Chief Science Officer)Jessica Melton(Director of Brand Strategy)
Synota develops technology for decentralized energy systems. The company serves the energy sector with solutions designed to support a decentralized energy future.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3EnergyFintech<UNKNOWN>
Colin(Principal Software Engineer, CISSP)Fran(Front End Engineer)Sarah Creager(Marketing)
TFA Forms provides secure data collection tools for online form creation and submission.
SaaS
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
Myoptechs develops treatments and interventions for myopia, a progressive eye disease that causes worsening distance vision and can lead to sight-threatening complications. The company targets patients and their eye care providers seeking to reduce both short- and long-term vision complications from myopia.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Board is an enterprise planning platform that unifies financial and operational planning with AI-driven agents to enable continuous planning and forecasting. It serves large enterprises across finance, operations, and supply chain functions to improve forecast accuracy and decision-making in real-time.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Rapchat is a mobile-first music creation platform that enables artists to record songs, discover beats, and collaborate with other creators. The platform serves musicians of all experience levels worldwide, offering recording tools, beat libraries, and music sharing capabilities.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
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Updox provides digital charge capture and revenue cycle management solutions for medical practices, enabling automated billing and payment processing.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Rev1 Ventures invest at?
- Rev1 Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Rev1 Ventures focus on?
- Rev1 Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Rev1 Ventures located?
- Rev1 Ventures is headquartered in Columbus, US.
- Does Rev1 Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Rev1 Ventures leads investment rounds.
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