JumpStart Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to enhancing the economic impact of entrepreneurial ventures and the ecosystems that support them. Founded in 2004, the organization provides intensive entrepreneurial development assistance to Ohio entrepreneurs leading high-potential, early-stage companies. JumpStart is committed to fostering economic inclusion by focusing on the success of minority and women entrepreneurs in building high-impact businesses. In addition to direct support for entrepreneurs, JumpStart works to strengthen Ohio's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem by securing resources and collaborating with community and regional leaders to promote the growth of high-growth companies. Through these efforts, JumpStart aims to create significant and sustainable economic impacts across the region.
Spokbee operates a 3D product configuration platform that specializes in custom-manufactured products. The company focuses on advanced manufacturing technology and software solutions to automate product configurators, streamline sales processes, and enhance manufacturing efficiency. By offering a variety of printed products, Spokbee enables clients to obtain personalized gifts, unique home decor, and customized industrial supplies, all from a single platform.
Asynt Solutions
Seed Round in 2024
Asynt Solutions, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in providing innovative solutions for transportation infrastructure and construction. The company focuses on developing advanced traffic barrier systems designed to enhance safety and efficiency. These systems are constructed from composite materials that are engineered to absorb more energy during impacts, making them significantly lighter—up to eighty percent less than traditional concrete barriers. This lightweight design not only facilitates quicker installation and removal but also helps reduce maintenance costs, positioning Asynt Solutions as a forward-thinking player in the field of transportation safety.
NavAgentic
Seed Round in 2023
NavAgentic is all-in-one resource to find jobs and build your skills.
Callisto Terra
Grant in 2023
Callisto Terra is a handmade candle company that provides candle products and candle-making classes to the users.
Lavish Me by Adore
Grant in 2023
Lavish Me by Adore LLC is a day spa that is locally owned and operated and offers a wide range of aesthetic services. Lavish is an IV Hydration and Aesthetics Clinic that specializes in IV drips, waxing, and skincare.
OUCH! Massage Therapy
Grant in 2023
OUCH! Massage Therapy is a one-of-a-kind pain management option that provides individuals suffering from chronic pain with natural relief.
Kid-N-Play Daycare and Learning Center
Grant in 2023
At Kid-N-Play Daycare and Learning Center our mission is to focus on the individual needs of each child, while providing quality, reliable and safe child care. We offer the opportunity for each child to develop physically, socially and cognitively according to their individual learning style.
Cake Library
Grant in 2023
Cake Library focuses in creating baked goods that are dye- and gluten-free as well as other allergy-friendly products. Regardless of dietary requirements, everyone may enjoy the distinctive experience that their collection of cakes and delicacies offers.
BIOHM Health
Seed Round in 2023
BIOHM is a pioneering microbiome company focused on enhancing digestive health by addressing the role of fungi alongside bacteria. With over 20 years of research backed by the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Ghannoum has developed a unique understanding of how harmful bacteria and fungi interact to create digestive plaque, a barrier that disrupts gut balance. BIOHM offers a range of whole probiotics and gut microbiome testing kits designed to educate consumers about their gut health. The company’s innovative products utilize dual-action technology to break down digestive plaque and neutralize harmful microorganisms, thereby promoting a balanced microbiome. By providing personalized insights into gut health, BIOHM empowers individuals to make informed choices regarding their diet, lifestyle, and supplements to optimize their digestive well-being.
Intus Care
Series A in 2022
Intus Care, Inc. is a healthcare analytics platform focused on improving patient care and reducing hospitalizations for vulnerable and complex patients. Founded in 2018 and based in North Providence, Rhode Island, the company connects home care providers to patients through an application that tracks provider efficiency via electronic visit verification. Utilizing machine learning, the platform predicts hospital readmissions and identifies patients at high risk for hospitalizations. It also facilitates automatic patient risk grouping, enables care coordination teams to receive notifications about changes in patient health status, and supports the development of data-driven interventions and care plans. By synthesizing financial, clinical, and administrative data, Intus Care helps organizations such as nursing homes, PACE programs, and home care agencies visualize healthcare trends, ultimately aiming to deliver cost-effective healthcare solutions.
NavAgentic
Seed Round in 2022
NavAgentic is all-in-one resource to find jobs and build your skills.
SHARE Mobility
Series A in 2022
SHARE Mobility specializes in providing transportation solutions tailored for companies, aimed at addressing the mobility challenges faced by frontline workers. The company offers a comprehensive transit planning software that includes features such as planning, simulation, on-demand micro-transit, and routing. This integrated approach facilitates multi-modal transit and mobility management, enabling enterprises and transit operators to improve employee retention and fill open jobs by offering reliable transportation as a benefit. SHARE Mobility's focus on sustainable and safe transportation solutions empowers brands and employers to support their workforces and communities effectively.
Oko
Seed Round in 2022
Oko helps supply chain managers make better decisions
TonDone
Seed Round in 2022
TonDone is a developer of management software tailored for buildings and facility service organizations. The platform offers an all-in-one solution that streamlines task management, providing features such as notifications and workflow management. By simplifying enterprise operations, TonDone aims to enhance productivity and efficiency for its users, ultimately helping organizations retain customers and boost sales.
NeverEnding
Pre Seed Round in 2022
NeverEnding is a content creation platform based in Cleveland, Ohio, that was founded in 2020. The company focuses on empowering creators and teams to express their creativity through animations and social content. Its platform offers user-friendly tools for developing characters and avatars for various applications, including tabletop gaming, streaming, webcomics, and animated videos. By facilitating the creation of engaging characters and stories, NeverEnding enables users to connect with others who share similar interests, enhancing their gaming and storytelling experiences.
Orthobrain
Series A in 2022
Orthobrain offers an orthodontic growth system that enables general dentists to incorporate orthodontic services into their practices effectively. By leveraging digital technology, proprietary AI-driven learning systems, and expert mentorship, Orthobrain provides a comprehensive solution that supports dentists from patient acquisition through to treatment. Their offerings include the SimplyClear aligner system, which helps patients achieve straighter smiles while providing extensive clinical support through access to U.S.-based orthodontic experts. The platform also features clinical mentoring, treatment planning, and on-demand support, facilitating the integration of pediatric dentistry, braces, and aligner treatments into dental practices. In recognition of its innovative approach, SimplyClear was awarded the Product of the Year in 2024 by a national dental distributor.
Wizest
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wizest is a trading platform that aims to democratize investment access by allowing users to invest alongside financial experts. It enables individuals to create a personalized team of advisors, who manage a portfolio that users can replicate. This approach not only facilitates diversification of investment strategies but also provides a learning experience through an engaging, gamified interface. Users can optimize their investment decisions by utilizing performance leaderboards, selecting advisors who align with their values, and following their trading activities through a news feed. Overall, Wizest seeks to make investing accessible and sustainable for a broader audience.
Aware
Series C in 2021
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that leverages advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to enhance enterprise value through social graph monitoring. The company provides governance, compliance, and monitoring solutions aimed at improving connectivity, collaboration, and security within organizations. Their platform addresses challenges faced by legal, compliance, information security, and IT departments, offering tools for archiving, monitoring, organizational insights, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, retention, and legal holds. By harnessing insights into human behavior and interactivity, Aware aims to improve employee engagement while minimizing the risk of unsafe behavior in the workplace.
Renalis
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Renalis is a digital health company focused on improving experiences and outcomes for individuals with pelvic health conditions. The company develops platforms that address challenges in managing pelvic health, specifically targeting issues such as urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and abnormal uterine bleeding. By enhancing patient engagement and adherence, Renalis aims to optimize the management of these conditions, ultimately benefiting both patients and healthcare providers. The platforms are designed to save providers time and effort while ensuring that patients receive effective treatment throughout their lives.
OnStation
Seed Round in 2021
OnStation develops an application designed to enhance efficiency at job sites by providing immediate access to location data, project plans, and communication tools for teams. The app features an automatic station finder that allows users to quickly determine their position on the job, even in areas where survey data and project documents may be scarce. By utilizing a statewide milepost network, OnStation's technology supports smaller projects and facilitates improved connectivity among roadway workers and designers. This integration of critical job site information helps minimize worker downtime and errors, ultimately streamlining project management and fostering consistency across various tasks.
Axuall
Series A in 2021
Axuall, Inc. is a workforce intelligence company that operates a digital network designed to verify identities, credentials, and authenticity across various sectors, including healthcare, insurance, and logistics. Founded in 2018 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, Axuall offers an integrated platform that facilitates smarter decision-making and expedites the onboarding process for healthcare providers. By leveraging real-time practitioner data, the company enhances workforce deployment and efficiency, and provides critical insights for network planning, analytics, and reporting. Its solutions aim to empower healthcare professionals by granting them control over their career identities while connecting health systems, staffing firms, and telehealth organizations to valuable data resources.
Checkpoint Surgical
Venture Round in 2021
Checkpoint Surgical provides physicians with medical devices to locate, evaluate, and protect nerves and muscles in surgical procedures. The company's flagship product, the Checkpoint Stimulator/Locator is a single-use, hand-held stimulator with a broad range of stimulation parameters that are fully controllable by the surgeon with one hand and capable of eliciting a muscle contraction from stimulating the nerve directly or the tissue surrounding the nerve. The Checkpoint Surgical team continues to develop new and innovative first in class devices to help surgeons achieve better patient outcomes.
S4 Medical
Series A in 2021
S4 Medical Corp. is a medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions for catheter ablation treatment, specifically targeting atrial fibrillation. Its primary product, the eSolution device, is designed to minimize complications to the esophagus during ablation procedures. This device allows healthcare providers to protect the esophagus and aids electrophysiologists in determining the necessary adjustments for effective treatment. S4 Medical's focus on enhancing patient safety in cardiac procedures reflects its commitment to improving outcomes in the field of electrophysiology.
Aware
Series B in 2020
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that leverages advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to enhance enterprise value through social graph monitoring. The company provides governance, compliance, and monitoring solutions aimed at improving connectivity, collaboration, and security within organizations. Their platform addresses challenges faced by legal, compliance, information security, and IT departments, offering tools for archiving, monitoring, organizational insights, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, retention, and legal holds. By harnessing insights into human behavior and interactivity, Aware aims to improve employee engagement while minimizing the risk of unsafe behavior in the workplace.
7SIGNAL
Series D in 2020
7SIGNAL specializes in enterprise wireless experience monitoring, offering a cloud-based platform that continuously tracks the performance of wireless networks. This system is designed to identify performance issues that affect application functionality, focusing on the critical interactions at the edge of Wi-Fi networks where user experience is paramount. By employing an "outside-in" approach, 7SIGNAL provides insights that enhance employee productivity, streamline operations, and improve return on investment for network infrastructure. The platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including innovative organizations, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and government agencies, and is currently deployed in Fortune 500 companies and large venues around the world. Additionally, it aids IT enterprises in managing the end-user Wi-Fi experience, reducing the total cost of ownership for wireless LANs by improving troubleshooting efficiency and baseline performance without the need for additional access points.
ReadySet Surgical
Series A in 2020
ReadySet Surgical LLC is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for managing surgical vendor inventory. The platform enhances coordination and communication among surgical teams, sterilization departments, and medical device vendors, ensuring that every procedure is equipped with the correct contracted inventory and documentation. ReadySet Surgical also offers RS Analyze, a tool for hospitals to evaluate vendor performance and detect off-contract implant purchases through real-time data analytics, allowing for timely corrective actions. The company focuses on providing a user-friendly experience and seamless installation for hospital staff and vendor representatives. Established in 2014, ReadySet Surgical aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the surgical supply chain, ultimately reducing delays and errors in surgical procedures.
S4 Medical
Venture Round in 2020
S4 Medical Corp. is a medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions for catheter ablation treatment, specifically targeting atrial fibrillation. Its primary product, the eSolution device, is designed to minimize complications to the esophagus during ablation procedures. This device allows healthcare providers to protect the esophagus and aids electrophysiologists in determining the necessary adjustments for effective treatment. S4 Medical's focus on enhancing patient safety in cardiac procedures reflects its commitment to improving outcomes in the field of electrophysiology.
Able (formerly EmployStream)
Series B in 2020
EmployStream is a hiring workflow automation software platform for staffing companies and other high-volume employers. It also creates high-quality, user-friendly for high-volume employers that automates the hiring and onboarding process for employers. The platform eliminates costly mistakes and delays allowing companies to hire up to 90% faster and at half the cost. The company provides an online hiring platform which offers different features such as paper onboarding, real-time alerting, online application, background checks, applicant pre & interview screening, and verification. EmployStream was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, USA.
SoLo
Seed Round in 2019
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a financial service provider that operates a mobile money exchange and lending platform, connecting lenders with borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Founded in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo launched its services in 2018 with a mission to create a more equitable and community-driven lending alternative. The platform has facilitated millions of transactions, aiming to redefine financial services for its users. In addition to its core lending services, SoLo is expanding its offerings to include banking, credit building, and premium member services, all while maintaining its commitment to fostering financial autonomy within the community.
MedPilot
Seed Round in 2019
MedPilot Inc. is a Cleveland-based company founded in 2014 that provides an AI-driven patient relationship management platform. The company focuses on simplifying administrative and billing processes for healthcare providers and patients. MedPilot's platform features a payment system that clearly explains patient obligations and the reasons behind them. Additionally, it includes post-payment surveys that gather meaningful feedback on the patient experience. The platform also supports patients through a network of navigators who offer billing discounts, customizable payment plans, and advocacy services. By streamlining medical payments and addressing payment-related challenges, MedPilot aims to enhance the overall experience for both patients and healthcare providers.
Vitalxchange
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vitalxchange, Inc. is a company based in North Royalton, Ohio, focused on developing a virtual platform designed to assist parents of children with autism and developmental disabilities. Established in 2018, the platform offers a unique blend of human expertise and a proprietary expert system to support families in navigating their child's developmental, behavioral, learning, and overall well-being. Each family is paired with a team of VitalGuides, who provide comprehensive support throughout the parenting journey, helping to identify issues early and facilitating connections with clinical or educational providers for diagnosis and treatment. The service covers a wide range of parenting topics, from behavioral challenges to disability planning, and is accessible through a monthly subscription model available directly or via employer benefits programs.
Able (formerly EmployStream)
Series A in 2019
EmployStream is a hiring workflow automation software platform for staffing companies and other high-volume employers. It also creates high-quality, user-friendly for high-volume employers that automates the hiring and onboarding process for employers. The platform eliminates costly mistakes and delays allowing companies to hire up to 90% faster and at half the cost. The company provides an online hiring platform which offers different features such as paper onboarding, real-time alerting, online application, background checks, applicant pre & interview screening, and verification. EmployStream was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, USA.
enosiX
Series B in 2018
enosiX, Inc. specializes in creating integration solutions that connect front-end platforms, particularly Salesforce, with SAP systems. Founded in 2014 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a range of products designed to facilitate seamless data access and business process flows. Their solutions include Enosix Connect for cloud application integration, Enosix Engage for real-time SAP data access without middleware, and various tools for managing sales processes, such as Enosix Sales CPQ, which utilizes SAP data for pricing and quotes. By enabling real-time data sharing, enosiX enhances productivity and customer engagement, allowing sales teams to respond more quickly to opportunities. The company's platform minimizes coding requirements and provides bi-directional integration, ensuring that businesses can leverage SAP data efficiently across various functions, including order management and logistics. Additionally, enosiX supports mobile access to SAP data, empowering a mobile workforce to improve customer relationships and overall productivity.
Bezlio
Venture Round in 2018
Bezlio enhances manufacturing shop floor productivity and efficiency. It is a saas product that allows their mobile workforce to visualize their data and analytics from anywhere, on any device.
Mezu
Venture Round in 2018
Mezu, Inc., established in 2017 and based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, operates in the banking industry with a focus on mobile payments. The company offers a secure and private mobile payment app that allows users to send and receive money without revealing personal information. This platform enables users to pay, tip, earn, and donate easily and at no cost, prioritizing user privacy and discretion in financial transactions. Mezu's app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices in the United States, reflecting its commitment to providing a cash-like experience in digital payments.
S4 Medical
Seed Round in 2018
S4 Medical Corp. is a medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions for catheter ablation treatment, specifically targeting atrial fibrillation. Its primary product, the eSolution device, is designed to minimize complications to the esophagus during ablation procedures. This device allows healthcare providers to protect the esophagus and aids electrophysiologists in determining the necessary adjustments for effective treatment. S4 Medical's focus on enhancing patient safety in cardiac procedures reflects its commitment to improving outcomes in the field of electrophysiology.
7SIGNAL
Series C in 2018
7SIGNAL specializes in enterprise wireless experience monitoring, offering a cloud-based platform that continuously tracks the performance of wireless networks. This system is designed to identify performance issues that affect application functionality, focusing on the critical interactions at the edge of Wi-Fi networks where user experience is paramount. By employing an "outside-in" approach, 7SIGNAL provides insights that enhance employee productivity, streamline operations, and improve return on investment for network infrastructure. The platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including innovative organizations, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and government agencies, and is currently deployed in Fortune 500 companies and large venues around the world. Additionally, it aids IT enterprises in managing the end-user Wi-Fi experience, reducing the total cost of ownership for wireless LANs by improving troubleshooting efficiency and baseline performance without the need for additional access points.
Aware
Series A in 2018
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that leverages advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to enhance enterprise value through social graph monitoring. The company provides governance, compliance, and monitoring solutions aimed at improving connectivity, collaboration, and security within organizations. Their platform addresses challenges faced by legal, compliance, information security, and IT departments, offering tools for archiving, monitoring, organizational insights, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, retention, and legal holds. By harnessing insights into human behavior and interactivity, Aware aims to improve employee engagement while minimizing the risk of unsafe behavior in the workplace.
Wisr
Seed Round in 2017
Wisr Inc. operates an online platform that enhances alumni engagement and student outcomes for higher education institutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Rocky River, Ohio, Wisr facilitates digital coaching by connecting current students with alumni, allowing for personalized guidance in career development. Its platform supports career services and alumni relations offices by automating the matching process, scheduling, and follow-up communications. This approach enables students to build a personal board of advisors, fostering meaningful connections that can positively influence their career paths.
CompanionLabs
Seed Round in 2017
CompanionLabs is a software developer specializing in advertising solutions that empower brands and agencies worldwide to leverage data for effective digital marketing. With over 50 years of combined experience in the industry, the company offers a platform that enables businesses to advertise on social media while enhancing their performance through intuitive companion applications. These applications provide users with the tools to analyze, boost, and automate their advertising efforts, facilitating informed decision-making and promoting scalability.
Komae
Angel Round in 2017
Komae, Inc. is an application-based platform that facilitates the exchange of babysitting services among parents within their personal networks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Komae allows users to trade babysitting favors in exchange for Komae points, enabling parents to create a trusted circle of friends and family for child care. The app, which has garnered over 12,500 accounts, simplifies the process of scheduling playdates and coordinating free child care. Komae's vision extends beyond child care, with plans to expand into services such as pet sitting, carpooling, and elder care, reinforcing its commitment to community support, reflected in its name derived from the Greek word for "village." As of June 2019, Komae operates as a subsidiary of Wana Family Network.
Able (formerly EmployStream)
Series A in 2017
EmployStream is a hiring workflow automation software platform for staffing companies and other high-volume employers. It also creates high-quality, user-friendly for high-volume employers that automates the hiring and onboarding process for employers. The platform eliminates costly mistakes and delays allowing companies to hire up to 90% faster and at half the cost. The company provides an online hiring platform which offers different features such as paper onboarding, real-time alerting, online application, background checks, applicant pre & interview screening, and verification. EmployStream was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, USA.
Vlipsy
Seed Round in 2017
Vlipsy, Inc. operates a platform that allows users to search for, watch, and create short, conversational video clips featuring sound. Founded in 2017 and based in Canton, Ohio, the platform offers a unique alternative to traditional GIFs by incorporating audio elements, enabling richer online communication. Users can sign up on the website to create accounts and share clips from a variety of sources, including movies, television shows, and video games. Vlipsy's API facilitates integration with third-party applications such as Slack, Skype, and Telegram, enhancing its usability and reach. The company has quickly gained traction among users, providing a novel way to share personalized sound-enabled clips in digital conversations.
Able (formerly EmployStream)
Seed Round in 2017
EmployStream is a hiring workflow automation software platform for staffing companies and other high-volume employers. It also creates high-quality, user-friendly for high-volume employers that automates the hiring and onboarding process for employers. The platform eliminates costly mistakes and delays allowing companies to hire up to 90% faster and at half the cost. The company provides an online hiring platform which offers different features such as paper onboarding, real-time alerting, online application, background checks, applicant pre & interview screening, and verification. EmployStream was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, USA.
Neuros Medical
Series A in 2017
Neuros Medical, Inc. is a neuromodulation company based in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, that specializes in developing proprietary neurostimulation therapies aimed at addressing unmet medical needs for patients globally. The company's flagship technology, known as Electrical Nerve Block, targets chronic pain conditions, including neuroma and residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraine. Neuros Medical also offers the Neuros Altius System, which features an implantable generator with an integrated rechargeable battery, a cuff electrode, and associated external devices. Established in 2008, the company is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions for pain management.
Heureka Software
Seed Round in 2017
Heureka Software specializes in providing organizations with a platform designed to manage unstructured data efficiently. Its tools enable users to quickly search and organize data across various environments, including network file systems, servers, and personal devices. The platform supports eDiscovery processes, assists in complying with GDPR and other privacy regulations, and facilitates the automation of information governance policies. By offering real-time access to electronically stored information, Heureka helps organizations identify, analyze, and manage their data effectively, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and improving overall data management practices.
Aware
Series A in 2017
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that leverages advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to enhance enterprise value through social graph monitoring. The company provides governance, compliance, and monitoring solutions aimed at improving connectivity, collaboration, and security within organizations. Their platform addresses challenges faced by legal, compliance, information security, and IT departments, offering tools for archiving, monitoring, organizational insights, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, retention, and legal holds. By harnessing insights into human behavior and interactivity, Aware aims to improve employee engagement while minimizing the risk of unsafe behavior in the workplace.
Wisr
Seed Round in 2017
Wisr Inc. operates an online platform that enhances alumni engagement and student outcomes for higher education institutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Rocky River, Ohio, Wisr facilitates digital coaching by connecting current students with alumni, allowing for personalized guidance in career development. Its platform supports career services and alumni relations offices by automating the matching process, scheduling, and follow-up communications. This approach enables students to build a personal board of advisors, fostering meaningful connections that can positively influence their career paths.
SoLo
Convertible Note in 2017
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a financial service provider that operates a mobile money exchange and lending platform, connecting lenders with borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Founded in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo launched its services in 2018 with a mission to create a more equitable and community-driven lending alternative. The platform has facilitated millions of transactions, aiming to redefine financial services for its users. In addition to its core lending services, SoLo is expanding its offerings to include banking, credit building, and premium member services, all while maintaining its commitment to fostering financial autonomy within the community.
7SIGNAL
Series B in 2017
7SIGNAL specializes in enterprise wireless experience monitoring, offering a cloud-based platform that continuously tracks the performance of wireless networks. This system is designed to identify performance issues that affect application functionality, focusing on the critical interactions at the edge of Wi-Fi networks where user experience is paramount. By employing an "outside-in" approach, 7SIGNAL provides insights that enhance employee productivity, streamline operations, and improve return on investment for network infrastructure. The platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including innovative organizations, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and government agencies, and is currently deployed in Fortune 500 companies and large venues around the world. Additionally, it aids IT enterprises in managing the end-user Wi-Fi experience, reducing the total cost of ownership for wireless LANs by improving troubleshooting efficiency and baseline performance without the need for additional access points.
Monarch Teaching Technologies
Venture Round in 2017
Monarch Teaching Technologies, Inc. specializes in technology-driven solutions aimed at enhancing the education and communication of individuals with autism and other communication disorders. The company is known for its flagship product, VizZle, a web-based education software that allows educators to develop visually-supported curricula tailored to the specific needs of visual learners. VizZle provides access to a peer-reviewed library of pre-made lessons alongside customizable templates that incorporate various multimedia elements, enabling teachers to track student progress based on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals or state standards. In addition to its software offerings, Monarch Teaching Technologies provides training and support services to educators and clinicians. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Shaker Heights, Ohio, the company was previously known as Ladybug, Inc.
Talmetrix
Venture Round in 2017
Talmetrix specializes in enhancing workplace well-being through employee feedback and analytics tools. The company's platform captures a diverse array of employee data, analyzes it to identify trends and concerns, and transforms this information into actionable insights. By focusing on the factors that influence employee experience and organizational performance, Talmetrix helps organizations improve decision-making and outcomes. Its technology and services empower businesses to foster a more positive work environment, ultimately enhancing employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
StreamLink Software
Venture Round in 2016
StreamLink Software-is a Software-as-a-Service company that develops grant management software for nonprofits and the public sector. Ther grants management solution, AmpliFund, is designed for managing every stage of the grant lifecycle and is at the forefront of automating grant compliance and data standardization in the public sector. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
ExpenseBot
Seed Round in 2016
ExpenseBot Inc. is a company that offers an expense management platform aimed at simplifying business expense reporting. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shaker Heights, Ohio, ExpenseBot's software automates the creation and approval of expense reports by integrating data from various sources such as calendar applications, emails, credit card transactions, and GPS data. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform analyzes expense data to identify reimbursable items and generates reports automatically when certain thresholds are met. This technology helps users save time and reduces the complexity associated with organizing and submitting expense reports, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of expense management for businesses.
Milo Biotechnology
Venture Round in 2016
Milo Biotechnology LLC is a Cleveland-based company focused on developing therapies to enhance muscle strength and prevent muscle atrophy in patients with neuromuscular diseases. Established in 2011, the company is working on its lead product, AAV1-FS344, which is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivered follistatin protein transgene. This innovative therapy aims to provide long-lasting and effective expression in muscle tissue, targeting multiple muscular dystrophies. The follistatin program is exclusively licensed from Nationwide Children's Hospital, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing treatment options for individuals suffering from these conditions.
Unific
Seed Round in 2016
Unific is a company that specializes in e-commerce integration software aimed at enhancing marketing operations for small online retailers. Its platform automates various marketing workflows, allowing businesses to efficiently sync order details and update customer information. By interpreting data and offering analytics, Unific enables companies to effectively market their products and engage with customers, ultimately driving sales growth. The software is designed to help retailers convert more website visitors into customers and foster long-term customer loyalty.
StreamLink Software
Venture Round in 2016
StreamLink Software-is a Software-as-a-Service company that develops grant management software for nonprofits and the public sector. Ther grants management solution, AmpliFund, is designed for managing every stage of the grant lifecycle and is at the forefront of automating grant compliance and data standardization in the public sector. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
Checkpoint Surgical
Series C in 2015
Checkpoint Surgical provides physicians with medical devices to locate, evaluate, and protect nerves and muscles in surgical procedures. The company's flagship product, the Checkpoint Stimulator/Locator is a single-use, hand-held stimulator with a broad range of stimulation parameters that are fully controllable by the surgeon with one hand and capable of eliciting a muscle contraction from stimulating the nerve directly or the tissue surrounding the nerve. The Checkpoint Surgical team continues to develop new and innovative first in class devices to help surgeons achieve better patient outcomes.
7SIGNAL
Series A in 2015
7SIGNAL specializes in enterprise wireless experience monitoring, offering a cloud-based platform that continuously tracks the performance of wireless networks. This system is designed to identify performance issues that affect application functionality, focusing on the critical interactions at the edge of Wi-Fi networks where user experience is paramount. By employing an "outside-in" approach, 7SIGNAL provides insights that enhance employee productivity, streamline operations, and improve return on investment for network infrastructure. The platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including innovative organizations, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and government agencies, and is currently deployed in Fortune 500 companies and large venues around the world. Additionally, it aids IT enterprises in managing the end-user Wi-Fi experience, reducing the total cost of ownership for wireless LANs by improving troubleshooting efficiency and baseline performance without the need for additional access points.
O2 RegenTech
Pre Seed Round in 2015
O2 RegenTech is focused on developing innovative wound care solutions that are both cost-effective and user-friendly. Utilizing proprietary biopolymer technology, the company's flagship product, OXAID™, serves as an oxygenating, moist, and antimicrobial dressing designed to enhance and accelerate the healing of chronic wounds. By addressing the need for effective wound management, O2 RegenTech aims to provide accessible options for individuals suffering from chronic conditions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Let's Gift It
Seed Round in 2013
Lets Gift It is an easy, fun and affordable way for friends, family, and coworkers to contribute towards the purchase of a gift for someone special. If you have ever organized or contributed towards a group gift, you know that collecting money, feeling obligated to give, and dealing with long email threads can be a pain. We experienced this pain and set out to build a better way to give as a group. Gift giving is about making someone's day special. Gift giving is not about how much you are able to spend. These two principals helped shape the product vision for Lets Gift It. We focused our efforts on creating a product that was easy to use, while making it affordable and fun for a folks who all have a connection to the recipient to give as a group. Lets Gift It is built on cutting edge technology to bring together people from a social graph, who for many different reasons, may not have otherwise been compelled to give a gift to a friend. Imagine its your birthday, and you opened the mail to find a new Callaway Driver generously gifted by the contributions of folks who may not know each other, but all know you. The collective buying power of the group can accomplish a lot of gifting.
BoxCast
Seed Round in 2013
BoxCast is a comprehensive video streaming solution that enables users to broadcast live events using a video camera. Its platform supports streaming through various channels, including websites, email, and social media, allowing viewers to access content on any internet-connected device, whether a computer, tablet, or smartphone. BoxCast offers features such as scalable video resolutions, easy-to-manage archives, privacy options, and data integration capabilities. Users can schedule broadcasts in advance, ensuring a seamless and jitter-free streaming experience for their audiences. This versatility makes BoxCast an effective tool for organizations looking to expand their reach through live video content.
Zuga
Seed Round in 2013
Zuga Medical Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative dental implant systems aimed at simplifying the implant process. The company's offerings include a range of products such as bone level dental implants, abutments, implant toolkits, bone grafts, and surgical instruments. Their patent-pending system utilizes a surgical-grade titanium threaded rod that can be inserted directly into the jaw, allowing dentists to deliver implant services more efficiently without the need for complex alignment systems or outsourced laboratory services. Zuga Medical also provides training services to dental professionals. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, the company sells its products directly and online in the United States, as well as through distributor partnerships in China.
Movable
Seed Round in 2013
Movable specializes in the development of wrist-worn activity monitors, primarily through its product MOVband, which tracks all types of movement rather than just steps. The company aims to support corporate and school-based wellness programs by providing tools that encourage physical activity. In addition to the MOVband, Movable also offers MOVchallenge, a social-activity program designed to motivate users through rewards and sharing of information. This dual approach fosters a community around health and wellness, making it easier for participants to engage in and sustain active lifestyles.
eFuneral
Seed Round in 2013
eFuneral is an innovative digital platform that collaborates with funeral providers, enabling families to shop for, select, and purchase funeral goods and services online. Launched in 2019, eFuneral offers a user-friendly digital storefront that allows consumers to navigate the funeral planning process from home or with assistance from funeral staff. The platform has facilitated $32 million in funeral arrangements for its partners by December 2023, with $20 million attributed to preneed arrangements. Additionally, eFuneral has provided nearly 200,000 families with online quotes, helping them understand the costs associated with personalized funeral services. As a subsidiary of Homesteaders Life Company, a prominent provider of preneed insurance in the United States, eFuneral aims to simplify the decision-making process for end-of-life plans by offering a range of free services that include price comparisons and reviews of funeral homes.
Intellirod Spine
Seed Round in 2013
Intellirod Spine, Inc. is a biomedical company based in Akron, Ohio, focused on developing and commercializing a wireless implantable microelectronic sensor specifically designed for lumbar spine fusion. The company's primary product, the IntelliRod system, is an implanted sensor that attaches to spinal fusion implants and measures the load on the rod, providing surgeons with real-time data on the progress of spinal fusion. This innovative technology enables spine surgeons to accurately assess the success of the fusion process, thereby reducing the need for unnecessary post-operative CT scans and exploratory surgeries. By offering objective insights into rod strain, Intellirod Spine aims to improve patient outcomes and decrease overall healthcare costs associated with postoperative care. The company was originally established as OrthoData, Inc. in 2003.
Casentric
Convertible Note in 2013
Casentric, LLC is a software company based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, specializing in claims management solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry. The company's flagship product, CaseXpert, is a cloud-based application that enhances the evaluation and resolution of third-party personal injury and property damage claims. CaseXpert integrates components for assessing liability, damages, and provides reporting and negotiation guidance, allowing claims handlers to make informed decisions efficiently. By offering a user-friendly interface, CaseXpert addresses the industry's challenges, such as variability in claims outcomes and a shortage of experienced adjusters. The software aims to streamline the claims process, reduce costs, and improve settlement accuracy for insurance companies and self-insured organizations. Since its inception in 2009, Casentric has engaged multiple pilots with clients, demonstrating significant reductions in claims costs and improved operational efficiencies. The firm has received funding from its founders and local venture associations to support its growth and development.
Guided Interventions
Seed Round in 2013
Guided Interventions is a Cleveland-based medical device startup focused on developing innovative wire-based medical devices aimed at enhancing the efficacy and safety of interventional procedures. Led by CEO Dr. Matthew Pollman, the company specializes in a fractional flow reserve (FFR) guidewire that facilitates accurate FFR measurements during coronary catheterization. This device is designed to improve maneuverability and handling, thereby enabling healthcare professionals to assess the physiological impact of coronary artery blockages more effectively. By minimizing the use of stents and reducing the risks associated with heart surgery, Guided Interventions aims to lower costs and improve patient outcomes in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
SoftoSource
Seed Round in 2012
SoftoSource is a software development company that specializes in a variety of services, including cloud applications, web applications, software testing, and database development. In addition to these offerings, the company provides business and requirements analysis, along with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design services. Furthermore, SoftoSource has developed a learning content management system aimed at enhancing e-learning services. This system includes features such as an e-learning management platform, live web conferencing, and virtual classroom training, which enable educational institutions to improve teacher productivity, efficiency, and student engagement.
MedCity News
Seed Round in 2012
MedCity News creates content for people who care about health care. It is a solution for media companies and organizations that need content, stakeholders who need actionable information about the medical industry, and advertisers who want to speak to this valuable niche audience. Founded by veteran journalists with both health care reporting and online editorial experience, MedCity News is poised to build an innovative new-media enterprise capable of taking advantage of these converging forces while building a profitable national business and brand. It operates the MedCity News Service, a type of niche wire service focused on the innovation economies in major "medical cities" and states (it has offices in Minnesota and Ohio, but also covers dealflow in the Midwest and Pittsburgh). It also operates MedCityNews.com and a custom content service that creates made-to-order content for anyone that wants it. Its news content is syndicated throughthe Ohio News Network, Akron Beacon Journal, The Kindle, WKYC, the Boston online journal MassDevice and the Zemanta blog aggregator, among others.
LifeMedix
Seed Round in 2012
LifeMedix, LLC specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at enhancing mobile healthcare services. The company's flagship product is a hand-held, ultra-portable medical infusion pump designed for prompt intravenous fluid resuscitation. This device is notable for its ability to generate its own electricity through a piezoelectric component and an internal battery, eliminating the need for external power sources or battery recharging. In addition to the infusion pump, LifeMedix offers a cloud-based mobile software that assists in identifying potential medical issues using measurable metrics, thereby enabling paramedics to provide more efficient pre-hospital care. This combination of technology aims to improve patient outcomes in both emergency situations and home infusion settings.
Enforcer eCoaching
Seed Round in 2012
Enforcer eCoaching, Inc. is an email-based health coaching company based in Lyndhurst, Ohio, established in 2010. The company specializes in providing personalized wellness programs aimed at weight loss and diabetes management, among other health improvement needs. Its interactive programs are designed to foster enduring behavioral changes and improve participants' overall quality of life. By offering tailored daily advice and guidance, Enforcer eCoaching helps clients adopt effective health practices and achieve significant health transformations. The services are delivered through partnerships with health systems and healthcare plans, ensuring accessibility to a broad audience seeking to enhance their well-being.
Neuros Medical
Series B in 2012
Neuros Medical, Inc. is a neuromodulation company based in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, that specializes in developing proprietary neurostimulation therapies aimed at addressing unmet medical needs for patients globally. The company's flagship technology, known as Electrical Nerve Block, targets chronic pain conditions, including neuroma and residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraine. Neuros Medical also offers the Neuros Altius System, which features an implantable generator with an integrated rechargeable battery, a cuff electrode, and associated external devices. Established in 2008, the company is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions for pain management.
GenomOncology
Seed Round in 2012
GenomOncology, LLC is a Cleveland-based genomics technology and services company dedicated to enhancing precision medicine by converting next-generation sequencing (NGS) data into actionable insights for clinicians and researchers. The company offers the GO Clinical Workbench, a decision support tool that translates raw sequencing data into detailed clinical reports based on the molecular profile of each patient's tumor genome. Additionally, GenomOncology provides GenomAnalytics, a research platform facilitating rapid, near real-time genome analysis and exploration for new discoveries. IgniteIQ is another solution offered, which extracts clinically relevant data from various reports and converts it into discrete data elements. The company also supports assay validation, integration with laboratory information systems, and custom feature development. Established in 2012, GenomOncology aims to improve patient outcomes through advanced data interpretation in oncology.
Cryothermic Systems
Seed Round in 2012
Cryothermic Systems is an American medical device company focused on developing innovative products aimed at improving patient outcomes and preventing brain damage. The company's flagship product, Excel Cryo, is designed to lower brain temperature immediately following neurologic injury. This device operates without the need for electrical power or refrigeration, making it suitable for various settings, including emergency medical services and intensive care units. By utilizing a cooling collar that holds a pack in place, the device effectively extracts heat from blood vessels in the neck, facilitating cooling for patients suffering from conditions such as cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. Through its technology, Cryothermic Systems aims to enhance the care of patients experiencing critical health events.
Intelligent Mobile Support
Series A in 2012
Intelligent Mobile Support, Inc. develops a mobile cloud-computing platform aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of field sales and service teams, primarily within the HVAC industry. The company offers several key products, including Sales Builder Pro, which automates the point-of-sale experience for clients, and Axon, an app that provides mobile access to parts information and technical content. Additionally, HVAC Proposal Builder Pro allows contractors to create professional proposals, facilitating immediate customer sign-on. Intelligent Mobile Support also provides custom solutions tailored to the needs of HVAC industry partners, such as OEMs, distributors, and contractors, as well as other home service providers, including plumbing and electrical services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Solon, Ohio, the company focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower sales representatives and technicians in the field.
Milo Biotechnology
Pre Seed Round in 2012
Milo Biotechnology LLC is a Cleveland-based company focused on developing therapies to enhance muscle strength and prevent muscle atrophy in patients with neuromuscular diseases. Established in 2011, the company is working on its lead product, AAV1-FS344, which is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivered follistatin protein transgene. This innovative therapy aims to provide long-lasting and effective expression in muscle tissue, targeting multiple muscular dystrophies. The follistatin program is exclusively licensed from Nationwide Children's Hospital, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing treatment options for individuals suffering from these conditions.
Intelligent Mobile Support
Seed Round in 2011
Intelligent Mobile Support, Inc. develops a mobile cloud-computing platform aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of field sales and service teams, primarily within the HVAC industry. The company offers several key products, including Sales Builder Pro, which automates the point-of-sale experience for clients, and Axon, an app that provides mobile access to parts information and technical content. Additionally, HVAC Proposal Builder Pro allows contractors to create professional proposals, facilitating immediate customer sign-on. Intelligent Mobile Support also provides custom solutions tailored to the needs of HVAC industry partners, such as OEMs, distributors, and contractors, as well as other home service providers, including plumbing and electrical services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Solon, Ohio, the company focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower sales representatives and technicians in the field.
SpearFysh
Pre Seed Round in 2011
SpearFysh, Inc. is a technology company based in Twinsburg, Ohio, that specializes in sales force automation tools. Founded in 2011, the company offers a web-based application that enables executives, sales managers, and salespeople to effectively manage, share, coach, and analyze sales conversations through machine learning. SpearFysh provides real-time capture of field sales interactions via a tablet device, allowing organizations to share and analyze customer engagements. The platform digitizes and indexes voice and written data from various interactions, synchronizing it with audio timelines for ease of access. This functionality helps businesses enhance their sales effectiveness, accelerate selling cycles, and improve win rates by leveraging valuable insights derived from real-time data. SpearFysh aims to empower management and marketing teams to identify opportunities quickly and lead more effectively.
Anderson Aerospace
Seed Round in 2011
Anderson Aerospace, based in Kent, Ohio, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced satellite antenna systems tailored for the aviation industry. Founded to explore opportunities in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and satellite communications, the company boasts a team with over 140 years of combined experience in the sector. Their innovative antenna systems comply with the new ARINC antenna specifications for large fuselage-mounted designs, allowing clients to achieve significant reductions in weight and power consumption, while also lowering operational and installation costs.
Cureo
Pre Seed Round in 2011
Cureo is a web-based collaboration platform specifically designed for nonprofit organizations, facilitating efficient communication and collaboration among internal team members and external stakeholders such as board members, donors, volunteers, and community partners. The platform addresses the challenges nonprofits face in managing communications across multiple channels, particularly in an environment filled with numerous applications and email overload. Cureo's architecture is tailored to the unique dynamics of the nonprofit sector, recognizing that many collaborators are not direct employees and require seamless interaction without needing to log into a dedicated portal. The platform includes features for team chat, event and task management, and the ability to securely share confidential content, making it user-friendly and accessible from any location. Used by prominent global nonprofit entities, Cureo empowers organizations to collaborate effectively and achieve their missions.
Cervilenz
Venture Round in 2011
CerviLenz is a new, disposable device that measure vaginal cervical length during a speculum exam. Cervical length is a powerful predictor of preterm birth risk and influences patient management decisions. CerviLenz gives clinicians an immediate, reliable method for measuring the cervix at the point of care. CerviLenz is manufactured and distributed by Cervilenz Inc. headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
SironRX Therapeutics
Series A in 2011
SironRX is developing novel therapies exclusively licensed from Juventas Therapeutics and Cleveland Clinic that promote dermal wound repair and reduce scarring. Our lead product is a clinically tested biopharmaceutical that encodes Stromal cell-Derived Factor-1 (SDF-1). SDF-1 is key molecule responsible for activating natural repair processes after tissue injury through prevention of cell death and recruitment of stem cells to the damaged organ. Studies from several laboratories suggest the therapeutic potential of SDF-1 for treatment of a range of wounds such as post-surgical incisions, chronic diabetic ulcers and burns. Development of a cost-effective interactive wound therapy that can be topically administered at the site-of-injury or in chronic wound care settings with the potential to significantly improve function of the damaged tissue will have a major impact on the multi-billion dollar advanced wound management market.
Segmint
Venture Round in 2011
Segmint, Inc. is a data-driven technology company based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, that specializes in providing customer insights through advanced data tagging, categorization, and contextualization. Founded in 2007, Segmint empowers financial institutions and fintech providers to effectively leverage customer data, enabling them to enhance customer interactions and measure marketing outcomes. The company's product suite includes Merchant Payment Cleansing, Transaction Analytics, and a Data-Driven Marketing Platform, along with solutions for competitor analysis, customer onboarding, and personalized marketing. Segmint's platform delivers targeted messages across various channels while adhering to privacy and security standards. With insights derived from billions of transactions, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, retail, media, and insurance, helping organizations inform their strategies in competitive analysis, risk management, and product innovation.
Securus Medical Group
Series A in 2011
Securus Medical Group engages in the development of clinical tools to improve the safety and efficacy of ablation therapy by providing real-time, non-contact, high-resolution tissue temperature monitoring, and mapping products. The company engages in developing real-time, noncontact, thermal mapping systems to determine intrabody tissue temperatures.
CoverMyMeds
Seed Round in 2011
CoverMyMeds, LLC, established in 2008 and headquartered in Highland Hills, Ohio, provides electronic prior authorization solutions to streamline the process of obtaining insurance approval for prescriptions. Its platform enables healthcare providers, pharmacies, and payers to complete prior authorization requests electronically, significantly reducing the time and effort involved in the process. CoverMyMeds offers a suite of integrated workflow tools that assist physicians and pharmacists in filling out necessary insurance forms for nearly all drug plans. The company generates revenue by partnering with pharmaceutical manufacturers to enhance patient access to branded medications. As of 2017, CoverMyMeds operates as a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the healthcare industry.
CardioInsight Technologies
Series B in 2011
CardioInsight Technologies Inc. is a medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio, that specializes in a non-invasive cardiac mapping system designed to visualize electrical disorders of the heart. The company's flagship product, ECVUE, utilizes an electrocardiographic mapping platform that combines body surface electrical data with anatomical information from CT scans to create simultaneous, multi-chamber, three-dimensional (3D) maps of cardiac electrical activity. The system employs a single-use, disposable multi-sensor vest to capture electrical signals from the body surface, which are then processed by software to produce detailed epicardial 3D electroanatomic maps and virtual electrograms. This innovative approach aids physicians in accurately diagnosing and treating heart conditions such as arrhythmias and congestive heart failure, a capability supported by over 260 patient studies. CardioInsight Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Medtronic plc, having been founded in 2006.
Caralon Global
Seed Round in 2011
Caralon Global is developing and commercializing an ultra-thin, highly efficient insulation product. The patent-pending technology used to create its Nanotheca® insulation is a uniquely-manufactured vacuum insulated panel that reduces heat transfer better than traditional fiberglass or polyurethane products.
SPR Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2011
SPR Therapeutics, LLC is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing interventional pain management therapies. The company specializes in peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) products, including its flagship Smartpatch system, which provides short-term pain relief following surgeries and for various types of pain such as neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain. Smartpatch is designed for minimally invasive use, allowing for up to 30 days of electrical stimulation to alleviate pain. Additionally, the company offers the Micropulse system for long-term therapy through an implantable PNS solution. SPR Therapeutics aims to provide a non-narcotic alternative to opioids and invasive procedures, emphasizing safety, effectiveness, and affordability in pain management. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company also has facilities in the Carolinas and Minneapolis.
Thermalin
Series A in 2011
Thermalin, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2010, that specializes in developing innovative insulin therapies for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The company aims to disrupt the insulin and insulin delivery market with its first-in-class, ultra-rapid acting insulin, which is stabilized and highly concentrated. This new insulin formulation is designed for use in a disposable, postage-stamp-sized glucose management system and can also be utilized in existing insulin pumps. In addition to its lead program, Thermalin is exploring partnerships to develop no-cold-chain basal and mix insulins, as well as glucose-responsive insulins. By creating insulin analogs that do not require refrigeration and are rapidly absorbed, Thermalin seeks to reduce the burden of insulin therapy, thereby improving patient adherence and health outcomes.
OrthoHelix Surgical Designs
Series D in 2011
OrthoHelix Surgical Designs is a medical device company specializing in the development of implants and instruments for small bone reconstructive surgeries, particularly in the areas of foot, ankle, hand, and wrist. The company offers a range of products, including the DRLock Volar Plate and Screw System, which provides essential fixation solutions for repairing distal radius fractures and performing osteotomies. OrthoHelix aims to enhance surgical outcomes by creating reliable and user-friendly extremity fixation products. The organization prioritizes responsiveness to the needs of surgeons, focusing on delivering tools that facilitate safer and more efficient surgical procedures. Through its commitment to integrity and dedication, OrthoHelix seeks to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare professionals in their work.
SironRX Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2011
SironRX is developing novel therapies exclusively licensed from Juventas Therapeutics and Cleveland Clinic that promote dermal wound repair and reduce scarring. Our lead product is a clinically tested biopharmaceutical that encodes Stromal cell-Derived Factor-1 (SDF-1). SDF-1 is key molecule responsible for activating natural repair processes after tissue injury through prevention of cell death and recruitment of stem cells to the damaged organ. Studies from several laboratories suggest the therapeutic potential of SDF-1 for treatment of a range of wounds such as post-surgical incisions, chronic diabetic ulcers and burns. Development of a cost-effective interactive wound therapy that can be topically administered at the site-of-injury or in chronic wound care settings with the potential to significantly improve function of the damaged tissue will have a major impact on the multi-billion dollar advanced wound management market.
MedCity News
Seed Round in 2010
MedCity News creates content for people who care about health care. It is a solution for media companies and organizations that need content, stakeholders who need actionable information about the medical industry, and advertisers who want to speak to this valuable niche audience. Founded by veteran journalists with both health care reporting and online editorial experience, MedCity News is poised to build an innovative new-media enterprise capable of taking advantage of these converging forces while building a profitable national business and brand. It operates the MedCity News Service, a type of niche wire service focused on the innovation economies in major "medical cities" and states (it has offices in Minnesota and Ohio, but also covers dealflow in the Midwest and Pittsburgh). It also operates MedCityNews.com and a custom content service that creates made-to-order content for anyone that wants it. Its news content is syndicated throughthe Ohio News Network, Akron Beacon Journal, The Kindle, WKYC, the Boston online journal MassDevice and the Zemanta blog aggregator, among others.
Tursiop Technologies
Seed Round in 2010
Tursiop Technologies is developing revolutionary MRI coil devices utilizing proprietary nanotechnology, which will produce higher image quality and faster scan times resulting in a significant boost of the functional capabilities of any installed MRI system. Tursiop-generated imaging enhancements will apply across the entire range of MRI system field strengths, from low-field to high-field systems. Increased diagnostic competency will lead to improved patient outcomes and open the doors to new therapeutic opportunities within the areas of interventional, intra-operative and functional MRI and molecular imaging.
OnShift
Series A in 2010
OnShift is a provider of cloud-based human capital management software specifically designed to address workforce challenges in post-acute and long-term care facilities. The company's platform includes a comprehensive suite of tools for hiring, scheduling, employee engagement, and talent acquisition, aimed at enhancing productivity and profitability for healthcare organizations. With features such as predictive analytics and intuitive design, OnShift empowers clients to maintain a consistent and engaged workforce, ultimately driving quality care and reducing operational costs. Thousands of senior living and post-acute care organizations rely on OnShift's solutions to effectively manage their staffing needs and improve overall performance.
Ayalogic
Venture Round in 2010
Ayalogic, founded in 2002, specializes in providing integrated voice services primarily for indie game developers. The company has developed imVOX, a platform aimed at enhancing communication within the gaming industry. Since 2008, Ayalogic has been dedicated to supporting game developers with innovative solutions that facilitate better interaction among players. Additionally, Ayalogic operates the Green-Ear network, further expanding its reach and services in the gaming sector. The company is supported by several investment firms, including Draper Triangle Ventures, Early Stage Partners, and JumpStart, Inc.
CoverMyMeds
Seed Round in 2010
CoverMyMeds, LLC, established in 2008 and headquartered in Highland Hills, Ohio, provides electronic prior authorization solutions to streamline the process of obtaining insurance approval for prescriptions. Its platform enables healthcare providers, pharmacies, and payers to complete prior authorization requests electronically, significantly reducing the time and effort involved in the process. CoverMyMeds offers a suite of integrated workflow tools that assist physicians and pharmacists in filling out necessary insurance forms for nearly all drug plans. The company generates revenue by partnering with pharmaceutical manufacturers to enhance patient access to branded medications. As of 2017, CoverMyMeds operates as a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the healthcare industry.
Max Endoscopy
Seed Round in 2010
MAX Endoscopy designs and manufactures innovative endoscopic accessory devices that fill unmet needs in the field of Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. We develop devices and instruments that are novel and yet practical and cost effective, providing opportunities for physicians in gastroenterology and related medical specialties to provide better treatment.
Thermalin
Venture Round in 2010
Thermalin, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2010, that specializes in developing innovative insulin therapies for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The company aims to disrupt the insulin and insulin delivery market with its first-in-class, ultra-rapid acting insulin, which is stabilized and highly concentrated. This new insulin formulation is designed for use in a disposable, postage-stamp-sized glucose management system and can also be utilized in existing insulin pumps. In addition to its lead program, Thermalin is exploring partnerships to develop no-cold-chain basal and mix insulins, as well as glucose-responsive insulins. By creating insulin analogs that do not require refrigeration and are rapidly absorbed, Thermalin seeks to reduce the burden of insulin therapy, thereby improving patient adherence and health outcomes.
Endotronix
Seed Round in 2010
Endotronix Inc. is a developer of advanced hemodynamic monitoring technologies focused on early detection of worsening heart failure. Founded in 2007 and based in Lisle, Illinois, the company specializes in miniaturized, wireless, and implantable pressure sensors that are utilized in interventional cardiovascular procedures. These sensors connect to an external measurement device and are part of a comprehensive platform that includes cloud-based disease management and outpatient hemodynamic management. Endotronix's innovative tools facilitate patient management by linking patients, clinicians, and reimbursement teams, ultimately enhancing clinical and economic outcomes. The company's technology aims to improve proactive heart management and empower health professionals to monitor patients' conditions effectively from home.
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