Main Street Ventures

Main Street Ventures is providing grant funding for companies, events, and other organizations. The firm aims to support emerging businesses that show potential to create jobs and other opportunities with a focus on women and minority entrepreneurs that have been historically under-represented as founders. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based company was founded by George Molinsky in 1999.

J.B. Kropp

Co-Founder

48 past transactions

Commonwealth Sanctuary is a comedy club and a premier community events venue.

OBA.AI

Grant in 2023
OBA.AI manufactures motor vehicle.

Live N Learn

Grant in 2023
Live N Learn develops international education opportunities for children and families to travel, host, and engage with peers from around the world

Dish D'lish

Grant in 2023
Established in 2023, Dish D'lish is your go-to meal preparation company in Peoria and Glendale, AZ, and surrounding areas. We specialize in bringing you the heart-warming comfort of soul food, tantalizing seafood dishes, and nutritious vegan meal prep options straight to your doorsteps. Rooted in traditional cooking, yet infused with unique twists, our mission is to provide you with delicious meals that nourish and fuel your body, all while adding remarkable flavor to your life. Tantalize your taste buds and try Dish D'lish today – good food awaits!

BenSuite

Grant in 2023
BenSuite is an all-in-one platform helping brokers and carriers streamline the sales process for employee benefits.

Quals.ai

Grant in 2023
Quals.ai mission is to support researchers by supplementing their qualitative research with AI.

Jet Black Vintage

Grant in 2023
Jet Black Vintage is a Black-owned firm that focuses on training new fashion designers and creating one-of-a-kind clothes using reused materials

Modica

Grant in 2023
Modica is the award-winning cocktail and mocktail mix made with superfoods, functional ingredients, and up to 70% less sugar than other mixers! Current flavors include: Cucumber Aloe Margarita, Turmeric Ginger Mule, Tart Cherry Old Fashioned, Blueberry Lavender Lemon Drop, and Cacao Espresso Martini.

Beards & Bellies BBQ

Grant in 2023
Beards & Bellies BBQ is a barbecue restaurant.

Spotted Yeti Media

Grant in 2023
Spotted Yeti Media is a video marketing and production company.

Outmore Gear

Grant in 2023
Outmore Gear designs, manufactures and sells outdoor recreational equipment.

Micromerch

Grant in 2023
Micromerch is a full-service merchandising partner for ambitious brands. We help companies make, photograph and distribute their merchandise through branded e-commerce experiences. Whether you're managing marketing giveaways or selling products online, Micromerch handles the entire process end-to-end on your behalf. Our capabilities include merchandise design, screen printing, embroidery, product photography, online store management, and order fulfillment. We serve as an extension of your team to simplify the complex process of distributing physical products in a remote-first world.

6 ‘N The Mornin'

Grant in 2023
6 ‘N The Mornin' is a restaurant that offers traditional southern breakfast and brunch.
Brewed & Frothy Coffee is a Women-owned small batch coffee roastery.

Luminary

Grant in 2023
Luminary is a local coffee shop.
Danyelle's Bellevue Tavern is a sports bar offers live music and craft beer drinks.

The BodyBakery & Co

Grant in 2023
The BodyBakery & Co is a dessert bakery offers protein, gluten-free desserts for health-conscious customers.

CinSoy Foods

Grant in 2023
CinSoy Foods is a food and beverage manufacturing company that makes small-batch condiments using traditional fermentation methods. The company products are made using traditional Japanese techniques to draw out maximum umami and are made in Ohio using local ingredients. It was founded in 2021 by Sam Pellerito and is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

REV3D

Grant in 2023
REV3D provides off-road components and accessories made with manufacturing technology.

The Confetti Room

Grant in 2023
The Confetti Room offers event services for bridal showers, baby showers, and rehearsal dinners.
Magnificent Morsels Catering offers customized catering for every occasions weddings, business events, and private parties.

Anisoptera

Grant in 2023
Anisoptera develops artificial intelligence helps in recycling and reuse.

Natural shea care

Grant in 2023
Natural shea care is a cosmetic platform offers skin and hair care products.

Shift Brands

Grant in 2023
Shift Brands is a footwear platform offers shoes for nurses.

SMV CEREAL BAR

Grant in 2023
SMV CEREAL BAR is a first cereal breakfast bar restaurant.

4 Mile Wine Co

Grant in 2023
4 Mile Wine Co is a mead and wine company that specializes in honey varietals and fruit.

BAND Connect

Grant in 2023
BAND Connect offers a connected health platform aimed at enhancing the physical therapy experience by allowing therapists to virtually replicate in-clinic sessions for patients at home. The platform features patent-pending connected exercise equipment that fosters a gamified and personalized approach to therapy. This technology serves as a virtual guide, ensuring accurate form and movement during exercises. By enabling physical therapists to provide tailored care remotely, BAND Connect improves therapy adherence, reduces the frequency of clinic visits, and lowers healthcare costs for both patients and clinics.
Farmer Nate’s Sauce Co is a organic food platform provides hot sauces, condiments, spices, and snacks.
Rich Life Farm and Fungi cultivates gourmet mushrooms by utilizing organic procedures.

Better Blend

Grant in 2023
Better Blend Nutrition believes in making people happier and healthier by providing nutrient-rich smoothies, removing unnecessary sugars, and creating products that benefit your nutrition and tastebuds. Its one-of-a-kind combination of elegantly simple products enables communities to get more out of life.

The Heirloom Chef

Grant in 2023
The Heirloom Chef prepares fresh, healthy, warm-and-serve meal options for busy families or individuals, which are delivered to their door on a weekly basis.

Beltways

Grant in 2023
Beltways is a developer of innovative modular accelerating walkways aimed at enhancing urban mobility for pedestrians. These walkways enable users to traverse cities at speeds greater than traditional airport walkways while maintaining a zero carbon footprint. The company focuses on creating sustainable and fully electric mass transit solutions that facilitate quick and convenient movement in densely populated areas such as airports, venues, universities, and city centers. Additionally, Beltways incorporates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform into its systems, providing valuable analytics and insights related to passenger flow, energy consumption, incident detection, and maintenance needs.

BoxFull

Grant in 2023
BoxFull sends a HUG in a BOX when people can't be there to comfort or celebrate those they care about. The goal is to help people connect with those they care about in a unique way in our increasingly disconnected world. BoxFull can assist you when you wish you could just transport yourself to give your loved one a big squeeze.

Soundtrace

Grant in 2023
Soundtrace automates OSHA's Hearing Conservation Program requirements by providing noise monitoring, audiometric testing, and recordkeeping in a digital, end-to-end solution that saves customers money and reduces risk.
Sunshine Caramels company is an artisan gourmet caramel company that produces the finest caramels, buttery melt-in-your-mouth caramels unlike any other you've ever tasted.

Parts & Labor

Grant in 2023
Parts & Labor combines fresh ingredients and bold seasonings, then uses heat and smoke from a hardwood fire to create an inventive yet familiar barbecue with unforgettable flavors.

Golden Gelato

Grant in 2023
Golden Gelato Company uses the traditional Italian hot process to make authentic Italian gelato and sorbet while emphasizing its Kentucky roots and resources.

Cooler Keg

Grant in 2023
Cooler Keg specializes in the manufacture of portable kegerators designed for convenient outdoor use. These innovative products combine the functionality of a cooler with the ability to serve bar-quality draught beverages, including beer, cocktails, seltzers, and sparkling drinks. The company offers a range of accessories such as an ultimate pack, party pack, stainless steel solo cups, reusable chalkboard signs, and CO2 cartridges. By focusing on quality and portability, Cooler Keg aims to enhance social gatherings and outdoor events with its versatile beverage solutions.

Herban Vegans

Grant in 2023
Herban Vegans serves quality pan-cultural vegan cuisine with a modern twist that everyone can enjoy in a welcoming and judgment-free environment.

Spasenses

Grant in 2023
Spasenses Shower Steamers transform the shower routine into a spa-like experience, saying goodbye to boring showers and hello to relaxation.

Ripple

Grant in 2023
Ripple constructs a well for a community in need of clean water, while the mission of the other side is to bring clean water to every community in need of this basic necessity.

Eve Floral Company

Grant in 2023
Eve Floral Company is a woman-owned flower shop and creative studio space that specializes in weddings and events, fresh flower deliveries, and workshops.

The Empanadas Box

Grant in 2023
The Empanadas Box specializes in Argentine-style gourmet empanadas with tastes from with an upscale, quick-serve concept.

Cork N Crust Bellevue

Grant in 2023
Cork N Crust Bellevue is a gourmet pizzeria and full bar specializing in wines by the glass and vegan options that are expanding to the second floor of the building it owns in order to serve more guests, hire more staff, and move closer to its goal of becoming a destination restaurant, which will positively financially impact the entire Bellevue Entertainment district.

Babushka Pierogies

Grant in 2023
Babushka Pierogies is a food producer and importer of goods.

Inland Shrimp Company

Grant in 2023
Inland Shrimp Company operates a sustainable indoor shrimp farm dedicated to raising high-quality, locally produced shrimp. The company emphasizes environmentally friendly practices, ensuring that shrimp are cultivated without chemicals in a controlled setting. By managing the entire process of shrimp farming, Inland Shrimp Company is able to provide customers with fresh seafood while adhering to strict regulatory standards.

Scheduler AI

Seed Round in 2022
Scheduler AI develops an innovative scheduling application that enhances the scheduling process through its patented Chat AI Scheduling™ technology. This application integrates seamlessly with popular messaging platforms such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Discord. By utilizing advanced natural language processing and AI, Scheduler AI enables users to engage with potential leads, book meetings, and manage calendars efficiently. The application also automates reminders, facilitates instant re-booking, and coordinates group follow-ups, thereby streamlining communication for sales and recruiting teams. This technology is designed to help professionals maximize their productivity by simplifying scheduling and collaboration.

Bosa Life

Grant in 2022
Bosa Life is a digital platform that integrates productivity tools to easily collect all your tasks in one place.
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