Lumos Innovation

Established in 2014, Lumos Innovation is a hub for technology, entrepreneurship, corporate innovation, and community engagement based in Columbus, Ohio.

Alex Purtell

Co-Founder and Accelerator Director

15 past transactions

Beebeejump

Seed Round in 2017
A leading solar power company. her main goal is to solve power solution in Africa. With robust technology at hand for the manufacturing of solar systems that fits the requirement of the African terrain, it has a major vision, to light up Africa. She has started the distribution of it solar system in Nigeria and expanding to other African countries. There are more high-quality management personnel, such an excellent team formed, efficient management, perfect network, close cooperation, new ideas. All of these are what Beebeejump solar has provided users with "Easy life with electricity".

Aunt Flow

Convertible Note in 2017
Aunt Flow Corp. is a manufacturer and supplier of menstrual products, including organic cotton tampons and biodegradable pads, aimed at ensuring access to menstrual hygiene for all. Established in 2018 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company sells its products to businesses and schools through wholesalers and online retailers, as well as directly to consumers via its e-commerce platform. In addition to menstrual products, Aunt Flow offers a range of branded merchandise, including apparel and accessories. The company is committed to social responsibility, donating a tampon for every tampon purchased online to individuals in need across the United States. Through its initiatives, Aunt Flow seeks to provide free access to menstrual products in public spaces, thereby supporting the health and dignity of menstruators.

Zyp

Convertible Note in 2017
Zyp is a developer of a mobile application that provides cleaning services tailored for restaurants, retail stores, college students, and families. The company aims to transform the cleaning industry by offering a convenient, flexible, and cost-effective solution for maintaining cleanliness in various environments. Its platform facilitates home cleaning services, including specialized cleaning for bathrooms, kitchens, and living rooms, ensuring an efficient experience for both customers and cleaners. By leveraging technology, Zyp enhances accessibility and streamlines the process of securing cleaning services.

Autoimmune Citizen Science

Convertible Note in 2017
AICS is a web research tool for people suffering from chronic illnesses.

RoadTrip Coffee

Convertible Note in 2017
RoadTrip is a monthly artisanal coffee subscription focused on local roasters in different cities.

DRVN

Convertible Note in 2017
DRVN provides a mobile driver-education platform that helps parents teach their teens safe driving. The app offers structured driving lessons, reinforces learning with skill checks, and enables coaches to rate performance and provide post-session feedback, supporting responsible behavior behind the wheel. By focusing on parent-teen supervised driving as a key window for impact, the platform addresses teen driving safety concerns and related costs by delivering practical guidance and practice opportunities that build durable safe-driving habits early in the learning process.

SoLo Funds

Convertible Note in 2017
SoLo Funds is a financial technology company that operates a digital marketplace connecting lenders and borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Based in New York City, the platform uses technology to assess creditworthiness and facilitate small, self-selected microloans funded by individual lenders. Launched in 2018 to provide an equitable, community-driven lending alternative, SoLo aims to empower financial autonomy by expanding offerings beyond lending to include banking features, credit building, and premium member services. The marketplace has processed millions of transactions, reflecting its focus on community empowerment and accessible financing.

Refill

Seed Round in 2016
Refill is a leading provider of mobile commerce and point-of-sale solutions, specializing in enhancing the ordering and payment processes for various venues, including arenas, bars, hotels, restaurants, resorts, and stadiums. The company's mobile ordering application facilitates contactless payments, thereby improving operational efficiency, boosting revenue, and enhancing the overall customer experience. By transforming traditional payment methods, Refill enables businesses across multiple verticals to streamline their transactions and better serve their customers.

Bybe

Convertible Note in 2016
Bybe, Inc. is a technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing a mobile platform designed for retailers to manage alcohol promotions. The company focuses on creating an integrated application that facilitates the management of offers related to beer, wine, and spirits. Bybe's platform streamlines the processes of offer creation, distribution, validation, remittance, and customer support, while also providing data visualization tools. It ensures compliance with state-specific regulations regarding alcohol promotions and integrates seamlessly with retail applications and e-commerce platforms. Bybe aims to enhance the connection between alcoholic beverage brands, retailers, and consumers through effective digital promotion strategies.

Refill

Convertible Note in 2016
Refill is a leading provider of mobile commerce and point-of-sale solutions, specializing in enhancing the ordering and payment processes for various venues, including arenas, bars, hotels, restaurants, resorts, and stadiums. The company's mobile ordering application facilitates contactless payments, thereby improving operational efficiency, boosting revenue, and enhancing the overall customer experience. By transforming traditional payment methods, Refill enables businesses across multiple verticals to streamline their transactions and better serve their customers.

Ahoy.Ai

Convertible Note in 2016
Ahoy.Ai is a company that specializes in developing AI-powered personal assistants designed to automate the scheduling and management of meetings. Its technology utilizes smart robots that can interact via email to coordinate meeting arrangements efficiently. Users simply inform the assistant of their desired participants, and the AI takes over by inquiring about availability from each individual. The assistant then consolidates the responses and presents the optimal meeting schedule, thereby streamlining the process. This innovation enables clients and interviewees to save valuable time and reduce costs associated with scheduling, making the entire process more efficient and user-friendly.

TalFuse

Convertible Note in 2016
TalFuse allows startups and high growth companies to filter through and connect with motivated and talented university students. Companies search TalFuse's catalog to find the students that will fit their company best. TalFuse takes the risk and high costs of effective talent acquisition.

Flickup

Convertible Note in 2016
Flickup, LLC is a mobile application developer based in White Plains, New York, established in 2015. The company offers a user-friendly platform for Android and iOS devices that connects users with nearby individuals to request photography services. This innovative application allows users to easily send and receive requests for photos, facilitating group shots and individual captures without the need to hand over their phones to strangers. Flickup enhances the photography experience by providing a rating system for users, which helps ensure quality by allowing them to evaluate the skills of those who take their pictures. The application aims to simplify the process of capturing memories while prioritizing user safety and satisfaction.

Urban Ultralight

Convertible Note in 2016
Urban Ultralight designs and manufactures compact wallet accessories for urban and travel use, offering minimalist trifolds made from durable materials such as ripstop nylon with slim profiles and multi-card storage to reduce bulk while maintaining essential functionality for daily commuting and international travel.

Logispics

Convertible Note in 2016
Logispics is a Columbus, Ohio-based startup founded by experienced supply chain specialists. It has developed a mobile and web app that facilitates automatic load sharing in shipping, enabling companies to capitalize on unused trailer space. The platform connects 'Anchors' with available outbound trailer space to 'Hitchers' needing additional capacity, allowing both parties to track their trailers and savings live.
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