Break Trail Ventures

Break Trail Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and growth capital investments. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the firm also maintains an office in Boulder, Colorado. Break Trail Ventures aims to support innovative companies by providing the necessary funding to help them grow and succeed in their respective markets.

Jay Hirsh

Founder / Managing Partner

Past deals in Ohio

MoveEasy

Venture Round in 2022
MoveEasy is a relocation technology startup that is helping over 45MM people in US and Canada that move every year experience a stress-free move while driving timely and contextual engagement for businesses targeting these consumers. We provide moving companies, corporate relocation companies, realtors, and property managers a white-labeled comprehensive automated moving platform to help their clients plan, organize and complete all of their moving related tasks from one convenient and easy to use dashboard.

OROS

Series A in 2021
OROS designs, develop, and integrates insulative technology that delayers outerwear. It's patented Aerogel-based Solarcore technology is what makes the delayering possible. Originally developed from the NASA technology used for space suit insulation and the Mars Rovers, OROS has successfully extended Aerogel infusing it to create Solarcore, helping to make outerwear thinner, warmer, and more flexible. In doing so, OROS makes the impossible possible.

SHARE Mobility

Seed Round in 2019
SHARE Mobility helps professional transportation operators use mobility-as-a-service to reach new customers, automate dispatching, and increase fleet efficiency. Organizations use SHARE Mobility to create mobility-as-a-service programs that connect private and public transit services and makes it easy to schedule and use mobility. We are delivering on mobility-as-a-service's promise to create equitable access to jobs, education, and healthcare. We give organizations the tools to make it possible

Spintech

Series A in 2019
Spintech Holdings Inc. specializes in the development of shape memory polymer technologies aimed at enhancing composite manufacturing and structural repairs across various industries, including aerospace, energy, automotive, defense, and consumer markets. The company offers innovative solutions such as configurable, reusable tooling that simplifies the production of composite parts with complex geometries, thereby reducing labor and capital expenses while increasing production rates. Additionally, Spintech has created a composite patch system designed for quick and effective repairs on hard, non-porous surfaces, utilizing a combination of composite materials and industrial-strength adhesives. Established in 2010 and based in Xenia, Ohio, Spintech focuses on delivering advanced manufacturing techniques that meet the evolving demands of its diverse clientele.

Aunt Flow

Seed Round in 2018
Aunt Flow Corp. is a manufacturer and supplier of menstrual products, including tampons and pads, made from 100% organic cotton. Founded in 2018 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company is committed to ensuring access to menstrual products for all individuals. For every tampon purchased online, Aunt Flow donates a tampon to someone in need within the United States. In addition to menstrual products, the company offers a range of related merchandise, such as apparel and educational materials, available through its online platform. Aunt Flow distributes its products to businesses and educational institutions via wholesalers and online retailers, further expanding its reach in promoting menstrual health and hygiene.

SHARE Mobility

Seed Round in 2018
SHARE Mobility helps professional transportation operators use mobility-as-a-service to reach new customers, automate dispatching, and increase fleet efficiency. Organizations use SHARE Mobility to create mobility-as-a-service programs that connect private and public transit services and makes it easy to schedule and use mobility. We are delivering on mobility-as-a-service's promise to create equitable access to jobs, education, and healthcare. We give organizations the tools to make it possible

AssetWatch

Series A in 2018
AssetWatch is a wireless power technology company that specializes in converting radio frequency (RF) energy into direct current (DC) power for electronic devices. Founded in 2014 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company has developed a flexible and efficient technology that captures usable power from various ISM radio bands, including signals from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE. Its innovative solutions are designed to support low-power wireless sensors and address the limitations of battery life in modern electronic devices, particularly within the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) sector. By providing state-of-the-art wireless power solutions, AssetWatch aims to enhance user experiences, eliminate maintenance issues, and improve the overall functionality of contemporary products. The company's team consists of skilled electrical engineers and experienced business leaders committed to advancing wireless power technology in the marketplace.

OROS

Seed Round in 2018
OROS designs, develop, and integrates insulative technology that delayers outerwear. It's patented Aerogel-based Solarcore technology is what makes the delayering possible. Originally developed from the NASA technology used for space suit insulation and the Mars Rovers, OROS has successfully extended Aerogel infusing it to create Solarcore, helping to make outerwear thinner, warmer, and more flexible. In doing so, OROS makes the impossible possible.

Seamless.AI

Seed Round in 2018
Seamless.ai provides a sales automation software intended to organize contacts and make them universally accessible and useful. Artificial intelligence that finds perfect email addresses, phone numbers and insights for all professionals powers its sales automation software, enabling users to automate their process of list building, contact research, data entry, and other forms of busy work that is necessary for sales.