1Logtech
Seed Round in 2025
1Logtech is an AI-driven, no-code iPaaS (integration platform as a service) that allows shippers and 3PLs to build fast, reliable API/EDI connections with their customers and carriers. It is a business connectivity platform for both shippers and 3PL/brokers that directly connects between APIs or transforms EDI & APIs. It was purpose-built on the AWS cloud, first focusing on carrier and customer connectivity for shippers and 3PLs. 1Logtech is a full integration platform with SupportOPS and artificial intelligence capabilities to assist in data setup and identification of anomalies.
OnStation
Series A in 2024
OnStation is a technology company that develops a mobile application designed to enhance job site efficiency for construction and roadway projects. The app provides instant access to job site locations, project plans, and a communication platform for teams, facilitating better collaboration among workers. Its key feature, the Station Finder, allows users to quickly identify their location on the job site, utilizing a statewide milepost network for added convenience. By streamlining access to critical data and reducing downtime and potential errors, OnStation aims to improve project management and ensure consistency across various construction tasks, particularly on smaller jobs where traditional survey data may be limited.
Redi.Health
Series B in 2024
Redi.Health is a healthcare technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2021. It specializes in developing health management platforms aimed at empowering patients with chronic diseases. The company's platform enables users to track their medication schedules and access a comprehensive overview of their health information, which can be easily shared with healthcare providers. Additionally, Redi.Health provides patients with relevant news, tips, and clinical insights tailored to their specific health needs. By partnering with pharmaceutical manufacturers, Redi.Health offers patient support programs at no cost to users, facilitating better health management and helping patients navigate barriers to their healthcare.
Narratize
Seed Round in 2023
Narratize is an AI-powered storytelling platform that enables innovators to craft impactful narratives quickly, often in 20 minutes or less. The platform serves a diverse audience, from entrepreneurs to large enterprises, by transforming complex scientific, technical, and medical insights into engaging content. It focuses on enhancing the narrative for product development teams, helping them articulate their technical and business stories effectively for both internal purposes and market alignment. Narratize coauthors essential documents such as product requirements, pitches, user stories, and project plans, while also facilitating the rapid capture of customer insights for innovation and product reviews. By leveraging generative artificial intelligence, Narratize empowers clients to create high-quality, long-form content that enhances corporate storytelling and drives engagement.
BetterYou
Series A in 2023
BetterYou is a digital wellness platform focused on enhancing health and wellness decision-making for both individuals and organizations. By utilizing data generated from daily device usage, the platform offers insights into how users allocate their time compared to what is truly important to them. BetterYou empowers users to define their own vision of "time better spent" and supports them in achieving their wellness goals across various dimensions, including physical, mental, social, and educational aspects. Additionally, the platform provides organizations with population-level insights, enabling them to promote better employee well-being and drive health savings by fostering healthier habits within their workforce. Overall, BetterYou aims to facilitate meaningful lifestyle changes and improve overall wellness for its users.
Society Brands
Venture Round in 2023
Society Brands is a tech-enabled consumer products company based in Canton, Ohio, that specializes in acquiring e-commerce native brands. Established in 2020, the company focuses on brands that primarily sell through Amazon and their own direct-to-consumer (DTC) websites. By leveraging technology, Society Brands aims to optimize the growth and performance of the brands in its portfolio, enhancing their market presence and operational efficiency.
NavAgentic
Seed Round in 2023
NavAgentic is all-in-one resource to find jobs and build your skills.
Bloomfilter
Seed Round in 2023
Bloomfilter is a developer of an enterprise software planning application designed to enhance the visibility and management of software projects for technology leaders. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with existing toolsets, allowing organizations to utilize their data for advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. This integration empowers software executives to gain insights that improve project processes and outcomes, ultimately driving success in their initiatives. By providing confidence and peace of mind, Bloomfilter supports leaders in navigating the complexities of software development.
Vytalize Health, established in 2014 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare services, primarily for Medicare beneficiaries. The company partners with primary care practices, empowering them with innovative technology and financial incentives to deliver more efficient and effective care. Vytalize's multidisciplinary clinical team works alongside physicians to create personalized care plans for patients with chronic conditions, aiming to prevent hospitalizations and enhance quality of life. As of 2022, Vytalize serves tens of thousands of Medicare patients across 14 states, working with over 500 physicians and managing approximately $2 billion in medical spending.
Cloverpop
Series A in 2022
Cloverpop, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based software aimed at enhancing decision-making and collaboration within businesses. Established in 2012, Cloverpop offers a Decision Intelligence platform designed to record, track, and communicate daily decisions among teams, enabling clients to streamline enterprise decision-making processes. By applying behavioral science, the platform helps to minimize human biases and enhance stakeholder buy-in, ultimately driving quicker and more effective decisions. Cloverpop primarily serves clients in marketing, sales, and strategy by providing tailored solutions that facilitate structured collaboration, automation, and learning from past decisions. The company’s clientele includes Fortune 100 firms across various sectors, including consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and technology.
Unify Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Unify Labs is a nonprofit tech innovation center that transforms the hiring experience for job seekers and employers.
Because
Seed Round in 2022
Because is a technology company specializing in Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and personalization for e-commerce websites, particularly those built on Shopify. The platform integrates data from various tools such as Klaviyo, Yotpo, Loyalty Lion, Recharge, and Octane to create dynamic website experiences tailored to individual visitors. By connecting disparate data sources within a merchant's tech stack, Because helps brands enhance their online presence and increase conversion rates by up to 23%. Notable clients include TB12, Hello Kitty, Echelon, Duke Cannon, and The Adventure Challenge.
Vytalize Health, established in 2014 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare services, primarily for Medicare beneficiaries. The company partners with primary care practices, empowering them with innovative technology and financial incentives to deliver more efficient and effective care. Vytalize's multidisciplinary clinical team works alongside physicians to create personalized care plans for patients with chronic conditions, aiming to prevent hospitalizations and enhance quality of life. As of 2022, Vytalize serves tens of thousands of Medicare patients across 14 states, working with over 500 physicians and managing approximately $2 billion in medical spending.
Bubble Insurance
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bubble enables homeowners to easily protect their homes, loved ones and everything else under their roof, with simple, affordable and online insurance purchase, seamlessly integrated within the real estate and mortgage transaction. Bubble's current consumer platform - www.getmybubble.com - offers a unified, online way to customize and purchase home and/or term life insurance, with online auto, umbrella and pet insurance coming soon.
Wizest
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wizest is an innovative trading platform designed to democratize access to the stock market by allowing users to invest like top financial experts. The company enables individuals to form teams of financial advisors based on their preferences and values. Users can copy the portfolios of these experts, who are selected from performance leaderboards, and learn from their investment strategies through a news feed. Wizest aims to provide an engaging and educational experience by gamifying the investing process, making it accessible for everyone to diversify their investment strategies.
Alviere is a financial technology company that specializes in providing an embedded finance platform, enabling brands to offer a range of financial services directly to their customers. Its platform facilitates the delivery of various financial products, including banking services, mobile payments, card issuance, payment processing, and cross-border currency exchange. By streamlining and automating these offerings, Alviere helps businesses enhance customer relationships, boost revenue, and improve overall profitability. The company's flexible framework allows clients to easily launch new financial service lines, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and retention while gaining valuable insights into consumer behavior.
Axuall, Inc. is a workforce intelligence company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, that provides a digital network for verifying identity, credentials, and authenticity across various sectors, including healthcare, insurance, and logistics. Established in 2018, Axuall focuses on enhancing workforce analytics through a real-time practitioner data network, enabling healthcare systems, staffing firms, and telehealth organizations to streamline processes such as onboarding, credentialing, and enrollment. The company's integrated platform facilitates smarter decision-making and reduces the time required to onboard healthcare providers. By empowering professionals with control over their career identity, Axuall offers unique insights for network planning and analytics, ultimately driving efficiencies and maximizing revenue for its clients.
Thrivable
Seed Round in 2021
Thrivable is a technology platform focused on enhancing patient experience insights for healthcare companies. By offering access to a comprehensive database of patients with chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Obesity, Sleep Apnea, and Mental Health, Thrivable facilitates the collection of valuable insights that inform strategic business decisions. Since its inception in 2018, the company has amassed over 2 million demographic and treatment data points, streamlining the process of connecting with targeted patient populations. This innovation significantly reduces the time and costs associated with traditional research methods, transforming research cycles from months into hours. Thrivable serves a diverse clientele, including leaders in the medtech and pharmaceutical sectors, and is dedicated to simplifying patient engagement in healthcare research.
LeaseCake
Seed Round in 2021
LeaseCake is a software company that develops a lease portfolio and location management platform for real estate and location-based businesses. The platform serves as a single source of truth for lease and location information, supporting lease management, rent collections, renewals, and lease accounting, as well as licenses, permits, assets, franchise agreements, contact information, and other critical data. It enables tenants, brokers, and landlords to coordinate across distributed teams, helping reduce risk and support growth by streamlining location-related operations, including franchise operations and insurance-related agreements. The system aims to prevent missed renewals and incorrect payments and to improve accounting compliance. Headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, the company was founded in 2017-2018 and targets restaurant and service-based retail industries.
7SIGNAL is an enterprise wireless experience monitoring company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to continuously assess wireless networks and identify performance issues affecting application functionality. By employing an "outside-in" monitoring approach, the platform provides visibility at the edge of both enterprise and home Wi-Fi networks, where user experience is critical. This capability enhances employee productivity, operational efficiency, and network return on investment. Targeted towards innovative organizations, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and government entities, 7SIGNAL's system is utilized by Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, and large venues worldwide. It simplifies the management of business-critical wireless LANs, reduces total ownership costs, and facilitates quicker problem resolution, particularly in remote environments, without the need to add extra wireless 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.
Remesh Inc. is a U.S.-based company that specializes in an AI-powered platform designed for real-time audience engagement and insights. Founded in 2013, Remesh enables users to conduct live conversations with up to 1,000 participants simultaneously, allowing for the collective expression of thoughts and opinions within a group. The platform integrates artificial intelligence with market research, facilitating the rapid collection, analysis, and presentation of feedback from customers or employees. This technology empowers businesses to understand their audiences better and make informed decisions based on real-time data, enhancing their ability to gather valuable insights from their clients.
S4 Medical
Venture Round in 2020
S4 Medical Corp is a medical device company specializing in innovations for catheter ablation treatment of atrial fibrillation. Founded in 2017 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, S4 Medical has developed an eSolution device that aims to reduce complications to the esophagus during ablation procedures. This device provides an effective means for electrophysiologists to protect the esophagus and strategically determine when and where to deviate it, thereby minimizing the risk of thermal injury associated with these cardiac interventions. The company's focus on enhancing safety during atrial fibrillation treatments underscores its commitment to improving patient outcomes in the field of cardiology.
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.
Axuall, Inc. is a workforce intelligence company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, that provides a digital network for verifying identity, credentials, and authenticity across various sectors, including healthcare, insurance, and logistics. Established in 2018, Axuall focuses on enhancing workforce analytics through a real-time practitioner data network, enabling healthcare systems, staffing firms, and telehealth organizations to streamline processes such as onboarding, credentialing, and enrollment. The company's integrated platform facilitates smarter decision-making and reduces the time required to onboard healthcare providers. By empowering professionals with control over their career identity, Axuall offers unique insights for network planning and analytics, ultimately driving efficiencies and maximizing revenue for its clients.
MedPilot
Seed Round in 2019
MedPilot Inc. is a Cleveland-based company that offers an AI-driven patient relationship management platform, established in 2014. The company specializes in addressing administrative and billing challenges within the healthcare sector. MedPilot provides a payment platform that simplifies the verification process for patients, clearly explaining their financial obligations. Additionally, it enhances the patient experience through post-payment surveys that gather valuable feedback for healthcare providers. The platform includes a network of patient navigators who assist in managing medical payments, offering billing discounts and customizable payment plans. By focusing on advocacy services, MedPilot aims to resolve payment issues and optimize the overall patient experience in the healthcare community.
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.
Alviere is a financial technology company that specializes in providing an embedded finance platform, enabling brands to offer a range of financial services directly to their customers. Its platform facilitates the delivery of various financial products, including banking services, mobile payments, card issuance, payment processing, and cross-border currency exchange. By streamlining and automating these offerings, Alviere helps businesses enhance customer relationships, boost revenue, and improve overall profitability. The company's flexible framework allows clients to easily launch new financial service lines, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and retention while gaining valuable insights into consumer behavior.
Mezu
Venture Round in 2018
Mezu, Inc. is a banking technology company based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, incorporated in 2017. It operates a mobile payment application that enables users to send and receive money privately and securely, without the need to share personal information. The app facilitates cash-like transactions, allowing users to pay, tip, earn, and donate without incurring fees. Available on both iOS and Android platforms in the United States, Mezu prioritizes user privacy, emphasizing that financial activities should remain confidential.
Standard Bariatrics
Series A in 2018
Standard Bariatrics is a medical device company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in the development of surgical instruments for weight-loss surgeries, particularly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Founded in 2014, the company has created a series of disposable surgical tools designed to work alongside general-use endoscopic staplers. These innovative tools help surgeons standardize their techniques, reduce variability, and minimize waste during procedures. By decreasing the number of cartridges needed for each surgery, Standard Bariatrics enables healthcare providers to lower costs while ensuring consistent surgical outcomes.
S4 Medical
Seed Round in 2018
S4 Medical Corp is a medical device company specializing in innovations for catheter ablation treatment of atrial fibrillation. Founded in 2017 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, S4 Medical has developed an eSolution device that aims to reduce complications to the esophagus during ablation procedures. This device provides an effective means for electrophysiologists to protect the esophagus and strategically determine when and where to deviate it, thereby minimizing the risk of thermal injury associated with these cardiac interventions. The company's focus on enhancing safety during atrial fibrillation treatments underscores its commitment to improving patient outcomes in the field of cardiology.
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.
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 is a platform that enables users to search, watch, and create short, sound-enabled video clips drawn from internet videos for sharing in online conversations. It offers a library of conversational clips, a mobile application, and an API for developers to integrate Vlipsy clips into third-party applications and messaging tools, enabling clips to be shared within various communication platforms. Founded in 2017 and based in Canton, Ohio, Vlipsy focuses on making it quick and easy to find and share quotes and moments from movies, television, video games, and other online content in a shareable, sound-enabled format.
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.
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.
Remesh Inc. is a U.S.-based company that specializes in an AI-powered platform designed for real-time audience engagement and insights. Founded in 2013, Remesh enables users to conduct live conversations with up to 1,000 participants simultaneously, allowing for the collective expression of thoughts and opinions within a group. The platform integrates artificial intelligence with market research, facilitating the rapid collection, analysis, and presentation of feedback from customers or employees. This technology empowers businesses to understand their audiences better and make informed decisions based on real-time data, enhancing their ability to gather valuable insights from their clients.
NaviStone
Seed Round in 2016
NaviStone is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in website visitor and behavior tracking to enhance direct marketing efforts. Its primary product, NaviStone Prospecting, enables marketers to convert previously anonymous website visitors into identifiable postal addresses, facilitating targeted direct mail campaigns. By analyzing online browsing activity to gauge purchase intent, NaviStone helps businesses identify potential customers and supports various marketing strategies, including customer reactivation and abandoned cart email initiatives. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including nonprofit, consumer goods, publishing, retail, and financial services. NaviStone's innovative approach to leveraging first-party audience data enhances marketing efficiency and drives customer acquisition, positioning it as a leader in the field of offline retargeting technology.
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.
Ahalogy is a digital marketing company that operates as the Passion to Purchase Platform, focusing on helping brands and agencies connect with consumers through their interests. The company provides a range of services, including category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology, which enable clients to enhance user engagement and drive sales. As an official Pinterest Marketing Partner, Ahalogy collaborates with leading social networks to deliver effective marketing solutions. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing. Through its innovative platform, Ahalogy aims to provide proven return on investment for its clients by leveraging data-driven insights and creative content strategies.
Complion
Venture Round in 2015
Complion Inc. is a developer of a web-based document and workflow management platform tailored for clinical research sites, academic medical centers, hospitals, health systems, and sponsors. The platform enables secure and compliant management of regulatory documents and administrative tasks, featuring tools for document tracking, patient record organization, e-signatures, and real-time compliance insights. It also supports the coordination of multi-center trials, facilitates study startup and closeout processes, and assists with safety reporting and regulatory compliance. Complion offers customer service, training, and a comprehensive online help center, along with customizable training materials. The platform enhances efficiency for administrators and research coordinators while providing essential information to auditors and quality assurance personnel. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Complion was previously known as RegBinder, Inc. before its name change in December 2013.
Petbrosia
Venture Round in 2015
Petbrosia, Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in offering customized dog and cat food tailored to the unique nutritional needs of individual pets. Founded in 2012, Petbrosia combines e-commerce with innovative manufacturing and logistics to deliver grain-free options made from ingredients like salmon, chicken, fruits, and vegetables. The company's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of pets and their owners by providing products that cater to the specific dietary requirements of pets, ensuring they achieve their ideal body condition. Petbrosia's focus on personalized nutrition aims to improve the overall health and happiness of pets and their families.
Capture Educational Consulting Services
Venture Round in 2014
Capture Education provides a cloud-based k-12 school scheduling software “ScheduleSMART”. ScheduleSMART is the leading automation engine for class scheduling and recommendations, driving staffing and classroom efficiencies as well as student pathways toward progression, graduation and college readiness. Initially launched in 2012, this software platform now counts over 200 subscription clients representing over 1 million end users. Clients include such notable school districts as 20% of all New York City high schools, 30% of all Ohio middle schools and high schools, Houston ISD, Gwinnett County (Georgia), Baltimore County Schools, Seminole County (Florida), and Grand Prairie ISD (Texas).
Public Insight
Venture Round in 2014
Public Insight Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Hudson, Ohio, specializes in data analytics for the education and healthcare sectors. The company focuses on making public data accessible and comprehensible, with the aim of enhancing communication between organizations and citizens. Public Insight provides a comprehensive data catalog that incorporates information from public sources and licensed data partners. Its offerings include interactive data tools, an extensive library, and on-demand data analysis services. By delivering actionable insights, Public Insight assists businesses, governments, and other constituents in effectively utilizing data for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Neuros Medical
Series B in 2014
Neuros Medical, Inc. is a neuromodulation company dedicated to developing innovative therapies to address unmet medical needs for patients globally. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, the company specializes in its proprietary platform technology known as Electrical Nerve Block. This technology is designed to eliminate chronic pain across various conditions, including neuroma/residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraine. The Neuros Altius System, one of its key products, includes an implantable generator with an integrated rechargeable battery, a cuff electrode, and external devices, further demonstrating the company's commitment to advancing pain management solutions.
Capture Educational Consulting Services
Series A in 2014
Capture Education provides a cloud-based k-12 school scheduling software “ScheduleSMART”. ScheduleSMART is the leading automation engine for class scheduling and recommendations, driving staffing and classroom efficiencies as well as student pathways toward progression, graduation and college readiness. Initially launched in 2012, this software platform now counts over 200 subscription clients representing over 1 million end users. Clients include such notable school districts as 20% of all New York City high schools, 30% of all Ohio middle schools and high schools, Houston ISD, Gwinnett County (Georgia), Baltimore County Schools, Seminole County (Florida), and Grand Prairie ISD (Texas).
StreamLink Software
Series A in 2014
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.
AmpliFund
Series A in 2014
AmpliFund is a developer of cloud-based grant management software designed to facilitate the entire grant lifecycle for grantmakers, grant seekers, and sub-recipients. The company offers a comprehensive solution that captures grant information as data and automates various activities, enhancing standardization, efficiency, transparency, compliance, and accountability in grant management. Founded by professionals with expertise in grant management, AmpliFund focuses on helping government entities at federal, state, local, and tribal levels to streamline processes, centralize data, and improve reporting capabilities. By providing tools and resources tailored to the needs of its clients, AmpliFund aims to maximize the impact of grant resources and support organizations in realizing the full potential of their funding.
Ahalogy is a digital marketing company that operates as the Passion to Purchase Platform, focusing on helping brands and agencies connect with consumers through their interests. The company provides a range of services, including category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology, which enable clients to enhance user engagement and drive sales. As an official Pinterest Marketing Partner, Ahalogy collaborates with leading social networks to deliver effective marketing solutions. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing. Through its innovative platform, Ahalogy aims to provide proven return on investment for its clients by leveraging data-driven insights and creative content strategies.
GenomOncology
Venture Round in 2014
GenomOncology, LLC is a Cleveland-based genomics technology and services company dedicated to advancing precision medicine. Established in 2012, the company specializes in translating next-generation sequencing (NGS) data into actionable insights for clinicians and researchers. Its flagship product, the GO Clinical Workbench, provides a decision support system that processes raw sequencing data to generate clinical reports based on the molecular profiles of individual tumor genomes. Additionally, GenomOncology offers GenomAnalytics, a platform designed for rapid genome analysis and discovery, and igniteIQ, which extracts clinically relevant data from various report formats to convert it into discrete data elements. The company also supports assay validation, integration with laboratory information systems and electronic medical records, and custom feature development, addressing a comprehensive range of needs within healthcare institutions to enhance cancer care and patient outcomes.
Petbrosia
Venture Round in 2014
Petbrosia, Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in offering customized dog and cat food tailored to the unique nutritional needs of individual pets. Founded in 2012, Petbrosia combines e-commerce with innovative manufacturing and logistics to deliver grain-free options made from ingredients like salmon, chicken, fruits, and vegetables. The company's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of pets and their owners by providing products that cater to the specific dietary requirements of pets, ensuring they achieve their ideal body condition. Petbrosia's focus on personalized nutrition aims to improve the overall health and happiness of pets and their families.
NanoVision Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2014
NanoVision Diagnostics, Inc. is a company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative optical biomarkers for cancer detection. Founded in 2013 and based in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, the company has created a novel electro-optical cancer diagnostic system that analyzes standard biopsy slides. This system identifies molecular changes in nuclear structure that traditional pathology may overlook, allowing for the early detection and treatment of cancer. By leveraging advanced optical analysis, NanoVision Diagnostics aims to improve cancer diagnosis and enhance patient outcomes through its cutting-edge technologies.
7SIGNAL is an enterprise wireless experience monitoring company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to continuously assess wireless networks and identify performance issues affecting application functionality. By employing an "outside-in" monitoring approach, the platform provides visibility at the edge of both enterprise and home Wi-Fi networks, where user experience is critical. This capability enhances employee productivity, operational efficiency, and network return on investment. Targeted towards innovative organizations, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and government entities, 7SIGNAL's system is utilized by Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, and large venues worldwide. It simplifies the management of business-critical wireless LANs, reduces total ownership costs, and facilitates quicker problem resolution, particularly in remote environments, without the need to add extra wireless access points.
nChannel, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based multichannel management software designed to facilitate efficient operations for merchants. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive platform that allows sellers to manage product information, synchronize inventory, and streamline order management across various sales channels, including e-commerce websites and brick-and-mortar stores. Its services include product information management, inventory synchronization, supply chain integration, and customer experience management, catering to a diverse range of industries such as outdoor goods, consumer products, and apparel. nChannel's subscription model enables businesses of all sizes to integrate their existing systems, such as ERP and POS, with external sales channels, enhancing operational efficiency and data visibility. The platform focuses on maximizing the utilization of existing systems, thereby improving the overall sales process for both wholesale and consumer markets.
SoMoLend
Seed Round in 2013
SoMoLend Holdings LLC operates a web-based platform that connects lenders and borrowers for financial solutions in the United States, primarily targeting small businesses and startups. Founded in 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, SoMoLend allows businesses to secure loans from a variety of sources, including banks, corporations, and local community members. The platform promotes peer-to-peer lending, enabling borrowers to raise funds from friends, family, and local investors. It serves as a transparent portal where lenders can assess potential borrowers in their communities, fostering local investment and support. The company's mission is to assist small businesses that struggle to obtain traditional funding, ultimately helping entrepreneurs grow and contributing to job creation and community development. SoMoLend's innovative approach to lending emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration in financing local enterprises.
Ahalogy
Seed Round in 2013
Ahalogy is a digital marketing company that operates as the Passion to Purchase Platform, focusing on helping brands and agencies connect with consumers through their interests. The company provides a range of services, including category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology, which enable clients to enhance user engagement and drive sales. As an official Pinterest Marketing Partner, Ahalogy collaborates with leading social networks to deliver effective marketing solutions. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing. Through its innovative platform, Ahalogy aims to provide proven return on investment for its clients by leveraging data-driven insights and creative content strategies.
DecisionDesk
Equity Crowdfunding in 2013
DecisionDesk Inc. is a technology company specializing in application and enrollment management solutions tailored for higher education institutions, fine arts programs, and non-profits. Founded in 2008 and based in Lakewood, Ohio, DecisionDesk streamlines the admissions process through an intuitive platform that facilitates submission, review, and decision-making. The company's offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools such as application management, student dashboards, communication tools, mobile review capabilities, and reporting features. DecisionDesk's solutions encompass an end-to-end admissions system, with functionalities designed to simplify multi-stage evaluation processes and integrate seamlessly with existing campus systems, CRM, and SIS platforms. Additionally, it supports the submission of various digital application materials, including portfolios and video profiles, enhancing the efficiency of admissions workflows. Formerly known as CitizenGroove, Inc., DecisionDesk aims to save institutions time and resources while improving the overall admissions experience.
SparkBase
Series A in 2013
SparkBase is a loyalty software and gift card platform that enables businesses to recognize and reward customer engagement across various channels. The company offers a real-time, API-driven loyalty engine that seamlessly integrates with existing payment and marketing tools, including payment gateways, point-of-sale systems, e-commerce platforms, and customer relationship management systems. With over 40 integrations with POS systems and multiple payment gateways, SparkBase provides a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to enhance their customer loyalty programs. The company combines proprietary technology with nearly a decade of expertise in the loyalty industry, earning the trust of thousands of businesses across the United States and internationally. Additionally, more than 100 resellers have selected SparkBase as their preferred provider for loyalty solutions.
Cryothermic Systems
Venture Round in 2012
Cryothermic Systems, previously known as Life Core Technologies, is an American medical device company focused on developing innovative products to enhance patient outcomes by preventing brain damage. The company’s flagship product, Excel Cryo, is designed to lower brain temperature immediately following neurological injuries. This device operates without the need for electrical power, refrigeration, or external equipment, making it suitable for use in emergency medical services or intensive care units. The Excel Cryo is integrated into a cooling collar that holds a cooling pack in place, effectively extracting heat from the neck's blood vessels. This technology aims to assist healthcare providers in managing patients suffering from ischemic and reperfusion injuries related to conditions such as cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and traumatic brain injury, thereby improving overall patient care and recovery outcomes.
Cryothermic Systems
Series A in 2012
Cryothermic Systems, previously known as Life Core Technologies, is an American medical device company focused on developing innovative products to enhance patient outcomes by preventing brain damage. The company’s flagship product, Excel Cryo, is designed to lower brain temperature immediately following neurological injuries. This device operates without the need for electrical power, refrigeration, or external equipment, making it suitable for use in emergency medical services or intensive care units. The Excel Cryo is integrated into a cooling collar that holds a cooling pack in place, effectively extracting heat from the neck's blood vessels. This technology aims to assist healthcare providers in managing patients suffering from ischemic and reperfusion injuries related to conditions such as cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and traumatic brain injury, thereby improving overall patient care and recovery outcomes.
SoMoLend
Seed Round in 2012
SoMoLend Holdings LLC operates a web-based platform that connects lenders and borrowers for financial solutions in the United States, primarily targeting small businesses and startups. Founded in 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, SoMoLend allows businesses to secure loans from a variety of sources, including banks, corporations, and local community members. The platform promotes peer-to-peer lending, enabling borrowers to raise funds from friends, family, and local investors. It serves as a transparent portal where lenders can assess potential borrowers in their communities, fostering local investment and support. The company's mission is to assist small businesses that struggle to obtain traditional funding, ultimately helping entrepreneurs grow and contributing to job creation and community development. SoMoLend's innovative approach to lending emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration in financing local enterprises.
Neuros Medical
Series B in 2012
Neuros Medical, Inc. is a neuromodulation company dedicated to developing innovative therapies to address unmet medical needs for patients globally. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, the company specializes in its proprietary platform technology known as Electrical Nerve Block. This technology is designed to eliminate chronic pain across various conditions, including neuroma/residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraine. The Neuros Altius System, one of its key products, includes an implantable generator with an integrated rechargeable battery, a cuff electrode, and external devices, further demonstrating the company's commitment to advancing pain management solutions.
Juventas Therapeutics
Series B in 2012
Juventas Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing non-viral gene therapies aimed at activating the body's natural repair processes. Its primary focus is on treating non-healing wounds in patients with advanced peripheral artery disease. The flagship product, JVS-100, is a non-viral gene therapy that expresses stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1), a signaling protein that helps recruit the body's stem cells and promotes tissue repair across various disease states. Juventas has transitioned its therapeutic platform from concept to the initiation of mid-stage clinical trials, underpinned by exclusive licensing from the Cleveland Clinic and supported by various investors and grants.
GenomOncology
Seed Round in 2012
GenomOncology, LLC is a Cleveland-based genomics technology and services company dedicated to advancing precision medicine. Established in 2012, the company specializes in translating next-generation sequencing (NGS) data into actionable insights for clinicians and researchers. Its flagship product, the GO Clinical Workbench, provides a decision support system that processes raw sequencing data to generate clinical reports based on the molecular profiles of individual tumor genomes. Additionally, GenomOncology offers GenomAnalytics, a platform designed for rapid genome analysis and discovery, and igniteIQ, which extracts clinically relevant data from various report formats to convert it into discrete data elements. The company also supports assay validation, integration with laboratory information systems and electronic medical records, and custom feature development, addressing a comprehensive range of needs within healthcare institutions to enhance cancer care and patient outcomes.
Intelligent Mobile Support
Series A in 2012
Intelligent Mobile Support, Inc. is a technology company based in Solon, Ohio, founded in 2009. It specializes in developing a mobile cloud-computing platform aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of field sales and service teams, particularly within the HVAC industry. The company's product suite includes Sales Builder Pro, which automates the point-of-sale experience for clients, and Axon, an app that provides mobile access to essential parts information and technical support. Additionally, HVAC Proposal Builder Pro allows users to create professional proposals that facilitate immediate customer commitments. Intelligent Mobile Support serves a range of partners in the HVAC sector, including original equipment manufacturers, distributors, contractors, as well as providers in other home services such as plumbing and electrical work. The company's innovative solutions are designed to support sales representatives and technicians in the field, ultimately improving sales efficiency and closing rates.
Neuros Medical
Series A in 2011
Neuros Medical, Inc. is a neuromodulation company dedicated to developing innovative therapies to address unmet medical needs for patients globally. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, the company specializes in its proprietary platform technology known as Electrical Nerve Block. This technology is designed to eliminate chronic pain across various conditions, including neuroma/residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraine. The Neuros Altius System, one of its key products, includes an implantable generator with an integrated rechargeable battery, a cuff electrode, and external devices, further demonstrating the company's commitment to advancing pain management solutions.
SoMoLend
Seed Round in 2011
SoMoLend Holdings LLC operates a web-based platform that connects lenders and borrowers for financial solutions in the United States, primarily targeting small businesses and startups. Founded in 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, SoMoLend allows businesses to secure loans from a variety of sources, including banks, corporations, and local community members. The platform promotes peer-to-peer lending, enabling borrowers to raise funds from friends, family, and local investors. It serves as a transparent portal where lenders can assess potential borrowers in their communities, fostering local investment and support. The company's mission is to assist small businesses that struggle to obtain traditional funding, ultimately helping entrepreneurs grow and contributing to job creation and community development. SoMoLend's innovative approach to lending emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration in financing local enterprises.
AmpliFund
Venture Round in 2011
AmpliFund is a developer of cloud-based grant management software designed to facilitate the entire grant lifecycle for grantmakers, grant seekers, and sub-recipients. The company offers a comprehensive solution that captures grant information as data and automates various activities, enhancing standardization, efficiency, transparency, compliance, and accountability in grant management. Founded by professionals with expertise in grant management, AmpliFund focuses on helping government entities at federal, state, local, and tribal levels to streamline processes, centralize data, and improve reporting capabilities. By providing tools and resources tailored to the needs of its clients, AmpliFund aims to maximize the impact of grant resources and support organizations in realizing the full potential of their funding.
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.
SparkBase
Series A in 2011
SparkBase is a loyalty software and gift card platform that enables businesses to recognize and reward customer engagement across various channels. The company offers a real-time, API-driven loyalty engine that seamlessly integrates with existing payment and marketing tools, including payment gateways, point-of-sale systems, e-commerce platforms, and customer relationship management systems. With over 40 integrations with POS systems and multiple payment gateways, SparkBase provides a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to enhance their customer loyalty programs. The company combines proprietary technology with nearly a decade of expertise in the loyalty industry, earning the trust of thousands of businesses across the United States and internationally. Additionally, more than 100 resellers have selected SparkBase as their preferred provider for loyalty solutions.
EndoSphere
Series A in 2011
Endosphere is a medical device company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2006. It specializes in developing innovative non-invasive endoscopic therapies aimed at addressing gastrointestinal disorders and metabolic diseases, including obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and type 2 diabetes. The company’s unique devices leverage the body’s natural physiology to facilitate safe and effective weight loss, eliminating the necessity for surgical interventions or medications. By focusing on non-invasive solutions, Endosphere aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the treatment landscape for those suffering from these conditions.
AssureRX Health
Series A in 2011
Assurex Health is a personalized medicine company based in Mason, Ohio, that specializes in pharmacogenomics. The company is dedicated to assisting healthcare providers in identifying the most suitable medications for individual patients with various medical conditions, including neuropsychiatric disorders and chronic pain. By offering treatment decision support, Assurex Health empowers clinicians to collect and analyze genetic information, thereby enhancing the precision of medication selection tailored to each patient's unique genetic makeup.
MAR Systems
Angel Round in 2011
MAR Systems, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in advanced water purification technology aimed at removing harmful metal contaminants such as mercury, selenium, and arsenic from water and industrial waste streams. The company has developed a patented process utilizing its proprietary Sorbster media technology, which effectively chemisorbs these contaminants, allowing clients to meet stringent EPA standards. This innovative approach not only enhances water purification but also provides a non-hazardous option for the disposal of removed contaminants. Co-developed with the EPA, MAR Systems' technology is quickly establishing itself as a standard in the water treatment industry, offering cost-efficient solutions for clients seeking to improve water quality.
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.
TheraVasc
Series A in 2010
TheraVasc Inc. is a pharmaceutical company based in Cleveland, Ohio, focused on developing treatments for chronic vascular diseases. Incorporated in 2009, the company specializes in repurposing existing drugs to address unmet medical needs. Its primary product, TV1001, is an oral formulation of sodium nitrite that targets conditions such as peripheral artery disease and diabetic neuropathy. This formulation aims to improve blood flow to the extremities, facilitating better management of diabetic complications and promoting wound healing. By concentrating on underserved markets, TheraVasc seeks to provide effective solutions for patients suffering from various vascular disorders.
Prevacept Infection Control
Series B in 2010
Prevacept Infection Control is a clinical-stage company focused on developing and commercializing products that prevent infections associated with indwelling catheters.
DecisionDesk
Seed Round in 2010
DecisionDesk Inc. is a technology company specializing in application and enrollment management solutions tailored for higher education institutions, fine arts programs, and non-profits. Founded in 2008 and based in Lakewood, Ohio, DecisionDesk streamlines the admissions process through an intuitive platform that facilitates submission, review, and decision-making. The company's offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools such as application management, student dashboards, communication tools, mobile review capabilities, and reporting features. DecisionDesk's solutions encompass an end-to-end admissions system, with functionalities designed to simplify multi-stage evaluation processes and integrate seamlessly with existing campus systems, CRM, and SIS platforms. Additionally, it supports the submission of various digital application materials, including portfolios and video profiles, enhancing the efficiency of admissions workflows. Formerly known as CitizenGroove, Inc., DecisionDesk aims to save institutions time and resources while improving the overall admissions experience.
ABSMaterials
Series A in 2010
ABS Materials designs, develops, and delivers solutions for ground, surface, and municipal water contamination. Its solutions include VoC-Eater system, which destroys pharmaceuticals, chlorinated solvents, herbicides, endocrine disruptors, PCBs, dyes, and phenols to outflow clean water; Osorb, a solution to destroy persistent organic pollutants in the groundwater; and Iron-Osorb, an inert sand-like glass used on TCE/PCE/DCE/PCBs. The company’s solutions are used to clean solvents, pesticides, and other persistent organic pollutants from the water, soil, and air. It offers its systems on a rental and long term lease basis. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Wooster, Ohio with an additional office in Houston, Texas.
i2c Technologies
Series A in 2009
I2C Technologies, LLC specializes in the development, integration, installation, and support of IP video surveillance and security solutions. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Uniontown, Ohio, the company provides a range of products including fixed position megapixel cameras, camera controls, and advanced recording and archiving systems. Its offerings also encompass automated video alerts, network video surveillance, and network access control solutions, all designed to enhance security and monitoring capabilities. I2C Technologies employs video management software and integrates various security hardware, enabling clients to manage and control an extensive network of cameras.
AmpliFund
Seed Round in 2009
AmpliFund is a developer of cloud-based grant management software designed to facilitate the entire grant lifecycle for grantmakers, grant seekers, and sub-recipients. The company offers a comprehensive solution that captures grant information as data and automates various activities, enhancing standardization, efficiency, transparency, compliance, and accountability in grant management. Founded by professionals with expertise in grant management, AmpliFund focuses on helping government entities at federal, state, local, and tribal levels to streamline processes, centralize data, and improve reporting capabilities. By providing tools and resources tailored to the needs of its clients, AmpliFund aims to maximize the impact of grant resources and support organizations in realizing the full potential of their funding.
Minimally invasive devices
Venture Round in 2009
MID has developed the FloShield system, a franchise of products that substantially improve visualization during laparoscopic surgery. During laparoscopic surgery, it is common for condensation to form on the end of the laparoscope obscuring vision. It is also common for debris from the ultrasonic scalpel, cautery, or even blood products themselves to degrade the surgical view. Most commonly, surgeons will need to remove the laparoscope for manual cleaning.
It was founded in 2006 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Transactiv
Series A in 2009
Transactiv Inc., headquartered in Cincinnati with additional offices in Boulder, delivers on-demand commerce solutions tailored for mid-market companies. Its primary offerings are PartnerFront and StoreFront platforms, facilitating interactions between businesses and their partners, suppliers, affiliates, and customers. The company aims to connect millions of products and businesses effectively online, addressing a fundamental need in e-commerce.
Neuros Medical
Venture Round in 2009
Neuros Medical, Inc. is a neuromodulation company dedicated to developing innovative therapies to address unmet medical needs for patients globally. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, the company specializes in its proprietary platform technology known as Electrical Nerve Block. This technology is designed to eliminate chronic pain across various conditions, including neuroma/residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraine. The Neuros Altius System, one of its key products, includes an implantable generator with an integrated rechargeable battery, a cuff electrode, and external devices, further demonstrating the company's commitment to advancing pain management solutions.
Brand Thunder
Venture Round in 2009
Brand Thunder, LLC is a company based in Dublin, Ohio, that specializes in creating custom browser themes for brand marketers. Founded in 2007, it develops browser extension software that allows brands to enhance their online visibility and engagement with consumers. By providing a platform for customization, Brand Thunder enables clients to transform their web browsing experience, thereby unlocking valuable online real estate. Its strategic partnerships with companies such as Coolfire Media, KAM Sports International, DMB Sports Group, and Adevia Software further bolster its capabilities. The company focuses on delivering a branded web browsing experience that helps clients drive traffic to their sites, increase engagement on social platforms, generate new revenue streams, and improve the return on investment for their digital initiatives.
Znode LLC is an e-commerce software company that specializes in providing .NET solutions for multi-channel B2B commerce. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Znode offers a comprehensive platform enabling manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to manage diverse digital business models, including B2B, direct-to-consumer (D2C), and marketplace operations. The platform supports multi-store capabilities, allowing users to create multiple brand websites with a shared database, and offers multi-tenancy solutions for launching various e-commerce stores. Znode is designed with flexibility and extensibility in mind, featuring an API-first architecture with over 1200 pre-built API touchpoints and a headless approach to user interface development. In addition to its software solutions, Znode provides training, consulting, technical support, and professional services to its clients. As of December 31, 2014, Znode operates as a subsidiary of MRR Soft Inc.
Cervilenz
Seed Round in 2008
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.
Zebra Technologies
Post in 2008
Zebra Technologies is a global leader in barcode printing and real-time location services (RTLS) technology, offering a comprehensive range of products including barcode printers, RFID solutions, mobile computers, and workflow optimization software. The company specializes in automatic identification and data capture technologies that provide enterprises with real-time visibility into their products, assets, and personnel. This capability enables businesses to access precise operational data, facilitating informed decision-making and real-time responses. Zebra Technologies primarily serves various sectors such as retail, transportation logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare, designing tailored solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for its customers.
3X Systems
Series A in 2008
3X Systems specializes in offsite data backup and recovery solutions through its proprietary Remote Backup Appliance (RBA). This innovative technology functions similarly to online backup services but is delivered as a deployable appliance for end users and IT providers. The RBA is designed for small and mid-sized businesses, enterprises with remote offices and traveling laptops, and IT providers looking to offer backup services. It features advanced data deduplication technology, a remote management console, and a proprietary Locator Service, allowing for flexible deployment and movement without reconfiguring endpoints. This makes it an effective and efficient solution for secure data vaulting, remote backup, and disaster recovery applications.
Stanton Advanced Ceramics
Angel Round in 2007
Stanton Advanced Ceramics manufactures industrial ceramics that are used in heating and cooling applications such as in glass or steel making. The company offers proprietary thermally shock resistant, high temperature ceramic matrix composite (CMC) technologies. Stanton Advanced Ceramics was founded in 2001 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Exacter, Inc. is a company that specializes in outage-avoidance technology and services for the electric utility industry. Founded in 2006 and based in Columbus, Ohio, Exacter offers its proprietary system, EXACTER, which provides advanced warnings for failing components such as transformers, regulators, insulators, cutouts, and lightning arrestors. In addition to this technology, the company delivers services including program deployment design, distribution overhead surveys, and the location and reporting of failing components. Exacter collaborates strategically with partners like Davey Resource Group and MPR Associates, Inc., enhancing its offerings and capabilities within the industry. The company's focus on predictive processes and actionable intelligence allows utility clients to better manage assets and improve the reliability of their transmission and distribution systems.
Nine Iron Innovations
Angel Round in 2007
Nine Iron Innovations provides automated mobile video monitoring systems for golf course contests and events. The company’s product portfolio includes VerishotMobile, a golf shot video monitoring, contest, and marketing program for golf courses, event managers, golf management organizations, and independent representatives; and Sharegolf.com, a social networking site that connects golf courses and golfers, and allows them to view and share videos of their swings with other members.
Nine Iron Innovations was founded in 2004 and is based in Ohio, United States.