Rev1 Ventures

Rev1 Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2005. It operates as an investor startup studio, combining capital and strategic services to support the growth of startups and foster innovation within corporate environments. Rev1 focuses on a range of sectors, including enterprise software, digital health, life sciences, food technology, ag-tech, advanced materials, and alternative energy. The firm is known for aligning innovators and founders with corporate and research partners, facilitating access to customers and markets. With over $100 million in capital under management, Rev1 Ventures has developed a reputation for effectively identifying and investing in high-potential startups, helping them address significant market challenges. The firm has consistently been recognized as one of the most active venture capital firms in the Great Lakes region.

David Bergeron

Senior Vice President Venture Development

Destini Brodi

Analyst, Investment Funds

Matt Cynkar

Managing Director

Dillman, David

CFO

Wayne Embree

EVP, Venture Acceleration and Investments

Bethany George

Senior Director - Investment Funds

Margaret Groh

Senior Vice President

Ryan Helon

SVP, Investments

Alicia Oddi

Managing Director

Tom Walker

CEO, President and Board Director

Bob Wiggins

Senior Vice President Venture Acceleration

245 past transactions

HealthPlan Data Solutions

Venture Round in 2025
HealthPlan Data Solutions LLC (HDS) was established in 2010 by a team of pharmacists, business executives and software development professionals who believe that the current approaches being used to contain healthcare cost in the area of pharmacy benefits are flawed. Our pharmacists have over 40 years of combined experience in hospital, retail, and academic practice.

Nichefire

Seed Round in 2025
Nichefire is an AI-powered marketing analytics company that focuses on providing consumer insights to facilitate informed business decisions. The company has developed a platform that activates and interprets online brand and consumer interactions, leveraging artificial intelligence to collect, sort, and categorize vast amounts of data from posts, comments, and reactions in seconds. This advanced capability enables businesses to gain valuable marketing and competitive insights, allowing them to identify cultural trends that may affect their products, services, and overall strategies. By simplifying the analysis of consumer behavior, Nichefire assists companies in making smarter decisions and staying ahead in a competitive market.

STAQ Pharma

Series E in 2024
STAQ Pharma, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling compounded pharmaceutical medications. Founded in 2018, it operates a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) outsourcing facility that produces a range of compounded medications, including sterile solutions and prefilled syringes for hospital procedures. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and transparency in its offerings, providing healthcare facilities with reliable access to these critical products. STAQ Pharma sells its medications through its own pharmaceutical facilities and an online store, ensuring that inventory systems are in place to forecast needs and proactively supply partners with essential medications.

Myoptechs

Seed Round in 2024
Myoptechs, a pediatric ophthalmic medical device startup in the clinical stage, has made advancements in its fund-raising and clinical research program. The company creates innovative soft contact lenses and spectacles that reduce the growth of myopia while offering incredibly clear vision.

Power to Hydrogen

Series A in 2024
Power to Hydrogen (P2H2) is simplifying hydrogen. Our technology enables a brighter energy future by solving the technical and economic challenges that come with producing hydrogen. Our AEM-based, electrolysis technology produces high pressure, high efficiency hydrogen from renewable energy with lower cost materials than competing electrolyzers. This technology can reduce the total cost of hydrogen to enable clean transportation, store energy efficiently, and decarbonize industrial processes. In addition to low-cost, high-pressure hydrogen production, the technology can produce high-pressure oxygen and be used reversibly to produce electricity. Both services can create additional revenue streams to make the total cost of hydrogen $1/kg.

Niobium Microsystems

Seed Round in 2024
Niobium Microsystems specializes in developing custom integrated circuits and microelectronic systems tailored for clients facing complex power, performance, and security challenges. The company focuses on high-performance microelectronic components that facilitate the secure collection, processing, and distribution of critical data. Notably, Niobium Microsystems has designed a complete system-on-chip (SoC) for fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), which enhances data security while providing semiconductor solutions. Through its innovative offerings, the company aims to help clients safeguard their data effectively.

Champ

Series C in 2024
Through the application of its secure, patented SaaS technology, Champ Titles (www.champtitles.com) digitizes the process of vehicle titling between state government, insurance carriers, financial institutions, vehicle sellers, consumers, and others. Champ Titles, founded in 2018, is focused on creating efficiencies and benefits for all vehicle title ecosystem members. Champ Titles has developed several solutions, all of which are built on a shared platform that serves different industry verticals. This common chassis has allowed the company to adapt its technology for insurance carriers, automotive retailers, and state governments, resulting in lower costs, increased security, and the easy transfer of ownership, benefiting all members of the vehicle title ecosystem.

Redi.Health

Series B in 2024
Redi.Health is a healthcare technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2021. The company specializes in developing health management platforms designed to empower patients, particularly those with chronic diseases, by connecting them to free patient support programs in collaboration with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Its platform enables users to monitor their medication schedules and consolidates health-related information for easy access by healthcare providers. Additionally, Redi.Health offers patients tailored news, tips, and clinical insights, facilitating their ability to navigate healthcare challenges and actively participate in their health journeys.

Trace

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Trace is the Canva for AR. The simplest way ever to make AR recordings and experiences for brands, retail, training and more. Partners include teams at Qualcomm, Deutsche Telekom, Lenovo, Telefonica and other fortune 500 companies. Contact us to work together or learn more. Info@Trace3d.app

Basking Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Basking Biosciences is a startup focused on developing a reversible thrombolytic therapy aimed at restoring blood flow to the brain during ischemic strokes, thereby preventing hemorrhage and minimizing long-term damage. The company’s innovative approach involves a paired therapy that combines an active agent targeting a crucial component of clot stability with a designed reversal agent. This reversal agent can be administered if bleeding occurs, effectively neutralizing the active compound and restoring the blood's normal clotting ability. By enabling healthcare professionals to treat acute ischemic stroke effectively, Basking Biosciences aims to improve patient outcomes in critical medical situations.

Clarametyx Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Clarametyx Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on developing targeted and immune-enabling biologic therapies to address persistent infections linked to biofilms. Founded in 2020, the company utilizes a novel technology platform designed to penetrate the protective layers surrounding bacteria, facilitating immune responses and enhancing the effectiveness of antibiotic interventions. Among its key developments is CMTX-001, a humanized monoclonal antibody currently in preclinical stages aimed at treating hospital-acquired pneumonia. Clarametyx's innovative approach seeks to combat life-threatening infections while addressing the growing concerns of antibiotic resistance.

Niobium Microsystems

Seed Round in 2023
Niobium Microsystems specializes in developing custom integrated circuits and microelectronic systems tailored for clients facing complex power, performance, and security challenges. The company focuses on high-performance microelectronic components that facilitate the secure collection, processing, and distribution of critical data. Notably, Niobium Microsystems has designed a complete system-on-chip (SoC) for fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), which enhances data security while providing semiconductor solutions. Through its innovative offerings, the company aims to help clients safeguard their data effectively.

Lentechs

Venture Round in 2023
Lentechs is a medical device company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in the development of innovative soft bifocal contact lenses. The company focuses on creating a new generation of soft, suspended progressive contact lenses that enhance visual clarity and comfort. These lenses are designed to allow natural eye movement, similar to the experience of wearing bifocal glasses, while minimizing irritation. Lentechs aims to provide a comprehensive range of products that address the needs of patients throughout their visual health journey.

ConverSight

Series A in 2023
ConverSight is a company based in Indianapolis, IN, that provides a conversational intelligence platform designed to enhance the interaction between humans and machines. Founded in 2017, ConverSight utilizes natural language processing and machine learning to offer its users an AI assistant that delivers business insights through natural conversation. By connecting to customer data, the platform generates insights and recommendations, enabling organizations to make informed decisions more efficiently. Its features include monitoring, alerting, and interactive decision-making capabilities, all aimed at streamlining the decision-making process for team members, customers, and partners alike.

Print Syndicate

Funding Round in 2023
Print Syndicate is an apparel and home goods company that offers its consumers access to timely, curated, and well-designed products that allow them to express who they are. The company's design team interprets and converts social trends into digital designs, which are then printed on objects including apparel, phone cases, and housewares. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Invirsa

Series B in 2023
Invirsa Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2016. The firm focuses on developing therapeutic agents to enhance immunity and promote wound healing, with its lead compound, INV-102, at the forefront of its research. INV-102 is a naturally occurring small molecule that aims to strengthen the immune response, reduce cellular injury caused by adenovirus, and stimulate DNA repair. The compound is being explored primarily for applications in ophthalmology and pulmonary medicine, targeting conditions such as keratoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Invirsa's approach not only seeks to reduce inflammation and viral infections but also has the potential to serve as a first-line therapy for common infectious diseases, addressing the significant number of viral pulmonary infections and infectious conjunctivitis cases in the United States.

SureImpact

Venture Round in 2023
SureImpact provides a cloud-based impact management and reporting solution tailored for social-good organizations and their funders. The company's platform focuses on enhancing service coordination by enabling mission-driven professionals to shift their focus from merely measuring outputs to assessing the outcomes and overall impact on individuals, families, and communities. By streamlining data collection and automating reporting processes, SureImpact empowers non-profit organizations and government agencies to effectively measure, manage, and communicate their social impact. This approach helps organizations capture valuable insights that can improve service delivery, engage communities, attract new funding opportunities, and build trust with constituents.

ZapIT

Seed Round in 2023
ZapIT specializes in quality assurance practice management systems tailored for medical imaging and radiation oncology. The company aims to enhance data accessibility and facility involvement while promoting collaboration and benchmarking among users. Additionally, ZapIT has developed EQAR, recognized as one of the most comprehensive solutions in the field, addressing the documentation needs of healthcare facilities. Through its focus on improving quality assurance processes, ZapIT supports professionals in the radiology and radiation oncology sectors.

Clarametyx Biosciences

Seed Round in 2022
Clarametyx Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on developing targeted and immune-enabling biologic therapies to address persistent infections linked to biofilms. Founded in 2020, the company utilizes a novel technology platform designed to penetrate the protective layers surrounding bacteria, facilitating immune responses and enhancing the effectiveness of antibiotic interventions. Among its key developments is CMTX-001, a humanized monoclonal antibody currently in preclinical stages aimed at treating hospital-acquired pneumonia. Clarametyx's innovative approach seeks to combat life-threatening infections while addressing the growing concerns of antibiotic resistance.

Synota

Seed Round in 2022
Synota is a bitcoin technology company focused on enhancing transactional efficiency within the energy sector. It develops decentralized software that facilitates Bitcoin mining-related services, enabling peer-to-peer payments and instant settlements. This software is designed to ensure secure transactions and supports multi-party payments and business reporting. By integrating with existing hardware and software products, Synota aims to optimize energy production while reducing payment delays and lowering back-office costs for businesses in the energy industry.

Upshift

Series B in 2022
Upshift is an on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with pre-vetted workers in the light industrial and hospitality sectors. The platform enables companies to find short-term labor solutions while providing workers the opportunity to secure flexible shifts that meet their preferences. By streamlining the recruitment process, Upshift allows businesses to fulfill their contingent labor needs directly, eliminating the reliance on traditional recruitment agencies and job portals. This digital recruitment approach enhances efficiency for both employers and job seekers in the gig economy.

Strongsuit

Seed Round in 2022
Strongsuit operates as a personal task management service designed to assist busy professionals in balancing their careers with their personal lives. By combining technology with a human touch, Strongsuit offers a platform that anticipates users' needs and helps manage their responsibilities outside the workplace. This service aims to alleviate the mental burden associated with juggling various tasks, enabling individuals to focus on both their professional and personal commitments. By streamlining task management, Strongsuit not only helps users clear their to-do lists but also serves as a valuable tool for employers looking to enhance employee retention and productivity.

ZapIT

Seed Round in 2022
ZapIT specializes in quality assurance practice management systems tailored for medical imaging and radiation oncology. The company aims to enhance data accessibility and facility involvement while promoting collaboration and benchmarking among users. Additionally, ZapIT has developed EQAR, recognized as one of the most comprehensive solutions in the field, addressing the documentation needs of healthcare facilities. Through its focus on improving quality assurance processes, ZapIT supports professionals in the radiology and radiation oncology sectors.

Redi.Health

Venture Round in 2022
Redi.Health is a healthcare technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2021. The company specializes in developing health management platforms designed to empower patients, particularly those with chronic diseases, by connecting them to free patient support programs in collaboration with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Its platform enables users to monitor their medication schedules and consolidates health-related information for easy access by healthcare providers. Additionally, Redi.Health offers patients tailored news, tips, and clinical insights, facilitating their ability to navigate healthcare challenges and actively participate in their health journeys.

STAQ Pharma

Series C in 2022
STAQ Pharma, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling compounded pharmaceutical medications. Founded in 2018, it operates a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) outsourcing facility that produces a range of compounded medications, including sterile solutions and prefilled syringes for hospital procedures. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and transparency in its offerings, providing healthcare facilities with reliable access to these critical products. STAQ Pharma sells its medications through its own pharmaceutical facilities and an online store, ensuring that inventory systems are in place to forecast needs and proactively supply partners with essential medications.

ConverSight

Seed Round in 2022
ConverSight is a company based in Indianapolis, IN, that provides a conversational intelligence platform designed to enhance the interaction between humans and machines. Founded in 2017, ConverSight utilizes natural language processing and machine learning to offer its users an AI assistant that delivers business insights through natural conversation. By connecting to customer data, the platform generates insights and recommendations, enabling organizations to make informed decisions more efficiently. Its features include monitoring, alerting, and interactive decision-making capabilities, all aimed at streamlining the decision-making process for team members, customers, and partners alike.

Lucy

Series A in 2022
Lucy is a knowledge management platform designed to assist enterprise teams in maximizing their data potential through actionable insights. Built for large organizations, Lucy utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze and process diverse formats of unstructured data, including documents, audio, and video files sourced from various platforms such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Salesforce. By continuously learning from the information it processes, Lucy provides specific answers to user inquiries, thereby enhancing organizational productivity and freeing up valuable time for teams. This capability addresses the common issue of underutilized data, as much of the information generated within businesses goes unused shortly after it is created. Lucy's integration into a team ensures that valuable knowledge is retained and accessible, fostering a more efficient workplace.

HDO Health

Grant in 2022
HDO Health is a medical device portfolio company dedicated to bringing life-saving technologies to the world. Our first medical device being developed is an innovative tourniquet technology being commercialized in partnership with the Ohio State Innovation Foundation (OSIF) at the Ohio State University that helps prevent people from bleeding to death from a traumatic junctional wound.

Healthy Roster

Convertible Note in 2021
Healthy Roster, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a virtual athletic training app and injury communication platform designed to enhance the management of sports injuries and facilitate communication among athletic trainers, parents, coaches, and school administrators. Founded in 2015 and based in Dublin, Ohio, the company offers a mobile sports-specific electronic health record (EHR) system that allows athletic trainers to efficiently document, track, and manage injuries. This platform ensures timely notifications regarding injuries or updates, fostering better engagement and coordination among all stakeholders involved in an athlete's care. Healthy Roster’s services are tailored for high schools, middle schools, and youth sports leagues, providing parents with direct access to certified athletic trainers and streamlining communication throughout the recovery process. The company aims to leverage technology to improve the delivery of athletic training services and enhance the overall experience for athletes and their support networks.

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.

Redi.Health

Seed Round in 2021
Redi.Health is a healthcare technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2021. The company specializes in developing health management platforms designed to empower patients, particularly those with chronic diseases, by connecting them to free patient support programs in collaboration with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Its platform enables users to monitor their medication schedules and consolidates health-related information for easy access by healthcare providers. Additionally, Redi.Health offers patients tailored news, tips, and clinical insights, facilitating their ability to navigate healthcare challenges and actively participate in their health journeys.
Eikonoklastes Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for diseases with significant unmet clinical needs. Since its incorporation in 2019, the company has established a pipeline of new therapies aimed at advancing from preclinical stages to clinical proof-of-concept efficiently and affordably. Its lead product, ET-101, is a gene therapy engineered to enhance the expression of Caveolin-1, which plays a critical role in neuromuscular signaling and aims to treat various neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, Eikonoklastes is developing ET-201, a novel tissue factor therapy designed to target proteins prevalent in solid tumors, including triple-negative breast cancer and metastatic melanoma, while sparing normal cells. By addressing conditions such as ALS and cancers with high mortality, Eikonoklastes seeks to provide effective treatment solutions where current options are lacking. The company plans to expand its pipeline to include further indications with inadequate treatment alternatives, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Driver Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Driver Technologies Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile application software focused on enhancing road safety. Founded in 2017, the company offers a hardware-free app that allows users to video record their trips while providing real-time alerts about potential hazards, such as the risk of colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, lane drifting, and drowsiness. The app incorporates voice control features, facilitating safe access to entertainment, news, and navigation services without requiring physical interaction. Additionally, Driver Technologies aims to help users document their driving experiences, which can be useful for insurance purposes and improving overall safety on the road.

Basking Biosciences

Seed Round in 2020
Basking Biosciences is a startup focused on developing a reversible thrombolytic therapy aimed at restoring blood flow to the brain during ischemic strokes, thereby preventing hemorrhage and minimizing long-term damage. The company’s innovative approach involves a paired therapy that combines an active agent targeting a crucial component of clot stability with a designed reversal agent. This reversal agent can be administered if bleeding occurs, effectively neutralizing the active compound and restoring the blood's normal clotting ability. By enabling healthcare professionals to treat acute ischemic stroke effectively, Basking Biosciences aims to improve patient outcomes in critical medical situations.

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.

UbiHere

Seed Round in 2020
Ubihere, Inc. specializes in developing asset-tracking hardware and data-tracking software designed for various sectors, including healthcare, retail, and military applications. The company's technology enables real-time and accurate location tracking, allowing for effective monitoring of staff, medication carts, and medical devices in medical settings, as well as customer path analysis and store performance insights in retail environments. Additionally, Ubihere's solutions support on-demand location reporting for military operations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company also offers custom solutions tailored to specific client needs, providing actionable insights that help businesses optimize their operations and make informed decisions.

Strongsuit

Seed Round in 2020
Strongsuit operates as a personal task management service designed to assist busy professionals in balancing their careers with their personal lives. By combining technology with a human touch, Strongsuit offers a platform that anticipates users' needs and helps manage their responsibilities outside the workplace. This service aims to alleviate the mental burden associated with juggling various tasks, enabling individuals to focus on both their professional and personal commitments. By streamlining task management, Strongsuit not only helps users clear their to-do lists but also serves as a valuable tool for employers looking to enhance employee retention and productivity.

Upshift

Series A in 2020
Upshift is an on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with pre-vetted workers in the light industrial and hospitality sectors. The platform enables companies to find short-term labor solutions while providing workers the opportunity to secure flexible shifts that meet their preferences. By streamlining the recruitment process, Upshift allows businesses to fulfill their contingent labor needs directly, eliminating the reliance on traditional recruitment agencies and job portals. This digital recruitment approach enhances efficiency for both employers and job seekers in the gig economy.
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.

Agile Ultrasonics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Agile Ultrasonics focuses on developing and manufacturing advanced robotic end effectors for the joining of polymer composites in critical applications, particularly within the aerospace sector. The company's technology is utilized in programs involving the US Air Force and NASA, emphasizing continuous ultrasonic welding and the manipulation of high-performance carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics. Agile Ultrasonics aims to provide solutions that eliminate traditional joining methods such as adhesives and fasteners, enabling the use of lighter and stronger materials. Their modular systems are designed to integrate seamlessly into various manufacturing environments, offering flexibility across different sectors including aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods. The company has garnered attention for its innovative approach, including a patent-pending technique that allows for continuous welding without energy directors or additional inserts. Agile Ultrasonics has secured funding from angel investors and venture capital firms and is actively seeking additional capital to support its growth in engineering and business development. As demand for thermoplastic composites rises, Agile Ultrasonics is positioning itself as a key player in the composite materials supply chain, with ongoing projects that include collaborations with NASA and the Air Force.

Teraki

Series A in 2019
Teraki GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software solutions that enhance data management for insurance, predictive maintenance, and autonomous driving applications. The company's platform facilitates access to high-quality data while ensuring low-latency performance, which is crucial for meeting strict service level agreements. Teraki's technology supports various applications, including usage-based insurance, fleet management, and advanced driver assistance systems. By focusing on edge processing and artificial intelligence, Teraki enables clients to build, train, and improve sensor-driven AI models, automating the training process and enhancing accuracy. This innovative approach allows for efficient selection of relevant sensor information on low-power hardware, making previously impossible applications feasible within the automotive sector.

Healthy Roster

Convertible Note in 2019
Healthy Roster, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a virtual athletic training app and injury communication platform designed to enhance the management of sports injuries and facilitate communication among athletic trainers, parents, coaches, and school administrators. Founded in 2015 and based in Dublin, Ohio, the company offers a mobile sports-specific electronic health record (EHR) system that allows athletic trainers to efficiently document, track, and manage injuries. This platform ensures timely notifications regarding injuries or updates, fostering better engagement and coordination among all stakeholders involved in an athlete's care. Healthy Roster’s services are tailored for high schools, middle schools, and youth sports leagues, providing parents with direct access to certified athletic trainers and streamlining communication throughout the recovery process. The company aims to leverage technology to improve the delivery of athletic training services and enhance the overall experience for athletes and their support networks.

BeeHex

Seed Round in 2019
BeeHex, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Cypress, Texas, specializes in the design and manufacture of commercial three-dimensional food printers and robotics systems aimed at revolutionizing food preparation and dispensing. The company's innovative platform allows for the 3D printing of various food items, including personalized dessert decorations, catering to both industrial facilities and grocery stores. By employing advanced robotics, BeeHex enables food producers, regardless of size, to automate and enhance food personalization and customization, thereby streamlining the food production process and offering unique culinary experiences.

Deep Lens

Series A in 2019
Deep Lens, Inc. is a technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in digital pathology and healthcare data platforms. Founded in 2005, it develops the VIPER platform, which utilizes artificial intelligence for image detection and workflow support. The platform facilitates collaboration among pathology groups, enhancing cancer research and enabling healthcare providers to match patients with appropriate clinical trials and precision therapies. By integrating cloud storage and APIs for third-party AI models, Deep Lens streamlines processes for pathologists and physicians, ultimately improving patient treatment options. The company's focus on compliance and efficient data handling positions it as a valuable player in the healthcare technology sector.
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.

Prevedere

Series B in 2019
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

Upshift

Seed Round in 2019
Upshift is an on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with pre-vetted workers in the light industrial and hospitality sectors. The platform enables companies to find short-term labor solutions while providing workers the opportunity to secure flexible shifts that meet their preferences. By streamlining the recruitment process, Upshift allows businesses to fulfill their contingent labor needs directly, eliminating the reliance on traditional recruitment agencies and job portals. This digital recruitment approach enhances efficiency for both employers and job seekers in the gig economy.

Healthy Roster

Seed Round in 2018
Healthy Roster, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a virtual athletic training app and injury communication platform designed to enhance the management of sports injuries and facilitate communication among athletic trainers, parents, coaches, and school administrators. Founded in 2015 and based in Dublin, Ohio, the company offers a mobile sports-specific electronic health record (EHR) system that allows athletic trainers to efficiently document, track, and manage injuries. This platform ensures timely notifications regarding injuries or updates, fostering better engagement and coordination among all stakeholders involved in an athlete's care. Healthy Roster’s services are tailored for high schools, middle schools, and youth sports leagues, providing parents with direct access to certified athletic trainers and streamlining communication throughout the recovery process. The company aims to leverage technology to improve the delivery of athletic training services and enhance the overall experience for athletes and their support networks.

SHARE Mobility

Seed Round in 2018
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.

Deep Lens

Seed Round in 2018
Deep Lens, Inc. is a technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in digital pathology and healthcare data platforms. Founded in 2005, it develops the VIPER platform, which utilizes artificial intelligence for image detection and workflow support. The platform facilitates collaboration among pathology groups, enhancing cancer research and enabling healthcare providers to match patients with appropriate clinical trials and precision therapies. By integrating cloud storage and APIs for third-party AI models, Deep Lens streamlines processes for pathologists and physicians, ultimately improving patient treatment options. The company's focus on compliance and efficient data handling positions it as a valuable player in the healthcare technology sector.

NeuVanta

Pre Seed Round in 2018
NeuVanta provides online education courses and certificate programs for professionals.

smallTalk

Pre Seed Round in 2018
smallTalk develops innovative IoT products that facilitate early language learning for infants through interactive foreign language lullabies, songs, and stories. The company's patent-protected technology targets the critical period of early brain development, allowing parents to introduce their children to foreign languages while they are most receptive to language acquisition. This approach not only promotes lifelong language skills but also unlocks important developmental benefits during infancy. smallTalk's solutions can be utilized in various settings, including hospital neonatal intensive care units and at home for toddlers.

ProteoSense

Seed Round in 2018
PROTEOSENSE LLC is a recognized leader on the local market, and we have every right to be proud of this fact. The driving force behind our reputation is our employees, who have invested a lot of energy in the development of our business. We place primary importance on the personal and professional development of each of them, and we try to give our employees every opportunity to better themselves. We place primary importance on the personal and professional development of each of them, and we try to give our employees every opportunity to better themselves.

Med-Compliance IQ

Seed Round in 2018
Med-Compliance IQ, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing compliance software tailored for healthcare providers. The company’s flagship product, WoundWiseIQ, is a HIPAA-compliant imaging and analytics application designed to capture accurate images of wounds. This innovative software uses an iOS camera to measure the precise area of a wound and its skin characteristics, allowing for consistent monitoring and comparison of changes over time. WoundWiseIQ is utilized by a variety of healthcare settings, including outpatient wound care centers, long-term care facilities, research hospitals, home health care, nursing facilities, telehealth services, and military applications. Med-Compliance IQ aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of wound management through its advanced technology solutions.

Peerro

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Peerro is an innovative human resources platform that assists employers in identifying, hiring, and retaining qualified candidates. By streamlining the hiring process, Peerro aims to reduce the time taken to hire, enhance employee morale, and minimize turnover rates. The platform features educator-endorsed leads to ensure that its talent pool is both qualified and vetted, facilitating the right match between candidates and job opportunities. Additionally, Peerro provides job seekers with clear pathways to employment by showcasing relevant education, training, and certification information, thereby enabling employers to save both time and resources in their recruitment efforts.

AwareAbility Technolgies

Seed Round in 2018
AwareAbility Technologies enables businesses gain new insights from analytics on data from almost anywhere in the physical world. They overcome barriers to gathering and processing data in austere environments through three core technologies: Radiological power technologies, Internet of Things -style data collection and Machine Learning analytics.

Intellirod Spine

Series B in 2018
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.

SafeWire

Seed Round in 2018
SafeWire, a company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, specializes in developing software aimed at preventing fraud in property transactions. The firm's solutions cater primarily to title service offices, mortgage bankers, and realtors, offering a comprehensive suite of features that enhance security and efficiency. Key functionalities include reducing closing times, minimizing fraudulent liabilities, and streamlining manual due diligence processes. Additionally, SafeWire's software incorporates client identity verification and ownership verification of bank accounts, all while securing wire transactions through the utilization of blockchain technology. This focus on fraud prevention positions SafeWire as a vital resource for professionals in the real estate industry.

Cape Analytics

Series B in 2018
Cape Analytics, LLC is a technology company that specializes in an artificial intelligence-based geospatial imagery data platform designed for the insurance and reinsurance sectors in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, the company employs deep learning and computer vision to provide instant property intelligence, allowing insurers and property stakeholders to obtain critical property attributes during the underwriting process. This platform offers the precision and detail typically associated with on-site inspections, but with the added benefits of speed and extensive coverage. By streamlining access to valuable property data, Cape Analytics enhances the efficiency of underwriting for real estate and insurance companies.

Scioto Biosciences

Series A in 2018
Scioto Biosciences is a developer of Activated Bacterial Therapeutics (ABT) platform intended to deliver live bacteria to the gut. The company is developing innovative therapies devoted to having a transformative impact on the delivery of microbiome therapeutics, enabling medical practitioners to advance healing through microbiome therapeutics.

nChannel

Venture Round in 2018
nChannel, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based multichannel management software that enables merchants to sell products across various online and offline channels. Founded in 2011 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates product information management, order management, inventory synchronization, and supply chain processes. This solution allows businesses to connect their existing financial, ERP, and POS systems with multiple sales channels, including popular platforms like Amazon and Shopify. By streamlining operations and improving data visibility, nChannel helps merchants enhance their overall shopping experience and manage their sales processes more efficiently. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including outdoor and sporting goods, consumer goods, apparel, and non-profit sectors, catering to merchants of various sizes.

Ecolibrium Solar

Venture Round in 2018
Ecolibrium Solar, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing solar panel roof mount and rack systems for both commercial and residential applications. The company offers a variety of products, including the EcoFoot2+ and EcoFoot5D ballasted racking systems for commercial rooftops, as well as the EcoMount inverter mounting solution and EcoTray wire management system. For residential installations, Ecolibrium Solar provides the EcoX, a rail-less racking system featuring pre-assembled components. The company markets its products through distributors across the United States and is committed to making solar energy implementation more user-friendly and accessible. Founded in 2010 and based in Athens, Ohio, Ecolibrium Solar operates a research and development laboratory in Boulder, Colorado. It has been a subsidiary of Unirac, Inc. since July 2020.

Matterport

Venture Round in 2018
Matterport is a spatial data company specializing in the digitization and indexing of the built environment. Its comprehensive 3D data platform allows users to create accurate and immersive digital twins of various locations. These digital representations can be utilized for a wide range of purposes, including design, development, operation, and promotion of spaces. Matterport generates revenue primarily through subscription fees, as customers pay for access to its platform. Additional revenue streams include licensing, services, and the sale of products.

SafeWhite

Seed Round in 2018
Having a vibrant, healthy smile continues to grow in importance throughout the world. SafeWhite is the world’s first company to successfully develop patented, cosmetic, consumer and professionally applied teeth coatings that make teeth appear white with instant results in under 5 minutes. Unlike a paint approach, HaloSmile actually binds to the tooth enamel and persists for one day+ through eating, drinking and brushing. In addition to whitening with no peroxide, our consumer applied coatings mimic the body’s natural processes for protecting teeth to prevent staining and enamel erosion – both growing issues as people live longer lives. The global whitening market alone exceeds $10B and has had no true innovation in over 30 years. Due to issues with sensitivity, health concerns and restriction on peroxide use in the US, Europe, Asia and beyond, the global market opportunity is very large.

Rapchat

Seed Round in 2018
Rapchat LLC operates a mobile application that enables users to create and share freestyle raps. Founded in 2013 and based in Kenton, Ohio, the platform allows users to select beats, record their performances, and share them with a community of artists and audiences. It serves as a social network that facilitates connectivity and collaboration among music creators, offering various tools for music-making directly from their phones. By providing these features, Rapchat aims to support artists in recording, distributing, and promoting their music effectively.

Lentechs

Seed Round in 2018
Lentechs is a medical device company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in the development of innovative soft bifocal contact lenses. The company focuses on creating a new generation of soft, suspended progressive contact lenses that enhance visual clarity and comfort. These lenses are designed to allow natural eye movement, similar to the experience of wearing bifocal glasses, while minimizing irritation. Lentechs aims to provide a comprehensive range of products that address the needs of patients throughout their visual health journey.

F13 Works

Seed Round in 2018
F13 Works LLC is a software development company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2016. The company specializes in creating e-commerce distribution solutions that connect manufacturers, drop-shippers, and order fulfillers with a vast network of online stores. Its platform enables manufacturers to reach a broader client base, facilitating the sale of products through established e-commerce channels. F13 Works enhances operational efficiency by automating order processing, billing, and fulfillment, allowing businesses to streamline their operations and improve customer engagement. The company’s solutions are designed to support various types of manufacturers and retailers, ensuring they can effectively navigate the fast-evolving e-commerce landscape.

Simple-Fill

Venture Round in 2018
Simple-Fill, Inc. is a company based in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in developing innovative compressed natural gas technology. Founded in 2013, the company has created a system that utilizes a glycol-based fluid to effectively compress, cool, and dehydrate natural gas, addressing significant challenges in the industry. Traditional compression methods are often costly and complex, requiring expensive equipment that can deter potential users. Simple-Fill's technology offers a more efficient and affordable solution, making natural gas a viable alternative fuel for automobiles and trucks. By improving the compression process, Simple-Fill aims to enhance the adoption of natural gas as a transportation fuel, thereby contributing to lower transportation costs and a reduced carbon footprint for fleet operators.

Celenex

Seed Round in 2018
Celenex is developing treatments for rare genetic diseases.

Motivational Medicine

Seed Round in 2018
Motivational Medicine provides medical services for resident of Columbus in Ohio. Dr. Ben Bring founded it in 2012, with its headquarters in Columbus in Ohio.

SafeWire

Seed Round in 2017
SafeWire, a company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, specializes in developing software aimed at preventing fraud in property transactions. The firm's solutions cater primarily to title service offices, mortgage bankers, and realtors, offering a comprehensive suite of features that enhance security and efficiency. Key functionalities include reducing closing times, minimizing fraudulent liabilities, and streamlining manual due diligence processes. Additionally, SafeWire's software incorporates client identity verification and ownership verification of bank accounts, all while securing wire transactions through the utilization of blockchain technology. This focus on fraud prevention positions SafeWire as a vital resource for professionals in the real estate industry.

Med-Compliance IQ

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Med-Compliance IQ, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing compliance software tailored for healthcare providers. The company’s flagship product, WoundWiseIQ, is a HIPAA-compliant imaging and analytics application designed to capture accurate images of wounds. This innovative software uses an iOS camera to measure the precise area of a wound and its skin characteristics, allowing for consistent monitoring and comparison of changes over time. WoundWiseIQ is utilized by a variety of healthcare settings, including outpatient wound care centers, long-term care facilities, research hospitals, home health care, nursing facilities, telehealth services, and military applications. Med-Compliance IQ aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of wound management through its advanced technology solutions.

PopCom

Seed Round in 2017
PopCom, Inc. is a company based in Columbus, Ohio, that designs and manufactures advanced vending machines for consumer products, particularly in regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals, alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis. Founded in 2012 and rebranded in 2018, PopCom provides touchless vending solutions that utilize automated retail technology, including facial recognition and machine learning. This technology enables the machines to track transactions and generate live sales and product reports, offering deep consumer data and insights. By focusing on secure transactions, PopCom aims to enhance consumer engagement and streamline the purchasing process for a variety of products.

MassMatrix

Seed Round in 2017
MassMatrix delivers protein bioinformatic solutions that accelerate advances in science to improve people’s lives. With an innovative approach tailored to meet the unique needs of research organizations and pharmaceutical companies, MassMatrix combines advanced algorithms and a user-focused experience to help scientists gain accurate insights from biological data, resulting in fewer false discoveries and increased productivity.

AwareAbility Technolgies

Pre Seed Round in 2017
AwareAbility Technologies enables businesses gain new insights from analytics on data from almost anywhere in the physical world. They overcome barriers to gathering and processing data in austere environments through three core technologies: Radiological power technologies, Internet of Things -style data collection and Machine Learning analytics.
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.

The Toasted Oat

Seed Round in 2017
The Toasted Oat’s soft and chewy granola has old-fashioned flavors, authentically good-for-you ingredients, and absolutely no agenda other than tasting amazing and making you feel great. Unlike some other granolas we could name, The Toasted Oat Granola is stop-you-in-your-tracks delicious—more like a crumbled cookie than a big batch of dry bland in a box. Inspired by the goodness that came out of our kitchens when we were kids, it’s pure baked nostalgia with a nod to modern-day—gluten-free, oven-baked from scratch (not processed) in small batches, and ready to enjoy whenever you are.

MavenView

Seed Round in 2017
MavenView is a software company founded in 2015 to advance research out from the lab and into commercialization more quickly and efficiently by mapping science and technology related IP to potential commercialization partners. Since then the MavenView platform has evolved into a decision and strategic support system that informs multiple use cases including: The MavenView platform gives business strategists, researchers and IP professionals insight into the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a particular technology space by identifying trends, top organizations, experts, funding and patenting activity, so that they are able to strategically plan, predict, and execute with confidence.

Print Syndicate

Series B in 2017
Print Syndicate is an apparel and home goods company that offers its consumers access to timely, curated, and well-designed products that allow them to express who they are. The company's design team interprets and converts social trends into digital designs, which are then printed on objects including apparel, phone cases, and housewares. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Innovate IP

Seed Round in 2017
Innovate IP, Inc. is an online platform founded in 2017 and based in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in the lifecycle management of intellectual property (IP) assets. The company offers a comprehensive cloud-based system that integrates various aspects of IP management, including the creation, protection, and licensing of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and know-how. Innovate IP's platform facilitates efficient management of internal processes and interactions with external parties, enabling users to market, transfer, and license their IP assets effectively. The system includes tools for online invention capture, compliance tracking, customer relationship management, invoicing, and financial reporting, thereby enhancing collaboration and reporting capabilities across the IP value chain.

Myonexus Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2017
Myonexus Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company focused on developing gene therapies for rare diseases, specifically targeting Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) Types 2D, 2B, 2E, 2L, and 2C. The company's innovative treatments are based on research conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which is recognized for its leadership in muscular dystrophy gene therapy discovery and translational research. In addition to LGMD, Myonexus is also engaged in developing therapies for other conditions, including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and various CNS-related disorders, utilizing advancements in precision genetic medicine to address unmet medical needs in these areas.

ProteoSense

Venture Round in 2017
PROTEOSENSE LLC is a recognized leader on the local market, and we have every right to be proud of this fact. The driving force behind our reputation is our employees, who have invested a lot of energy in the development of our business. We place primary importance on the personal and professional development of each of them, and we try to give our employees every opportunity to better themselves. We place primary importance on the personal and professional development of each of them, and we try to give our employees every opportunity to better themselves.
Prevacept Infection Control is a clinical-stage company focused on developing and commercializing products that prevent infections associated with indwelling catheters.

F13 Works

Seed Round in 2017
F13 Works LLC is a software development company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2016. The company specializes in creating e-commerce distribution solutions that connect manufacturers, drop-shippers, and order fulfillers with a vast network of online stores. Its platform enables manufacturers to reach a broader client base, facilitating the sale of products through established e-commerce channels. F13 Works enhances operational efficiency by automating order processing, billing, and fulfillment, allowing businesses to streamline their operations and improve customer engagement. The company’s solutions are designed to support various types of manufacturers and retailers, ensuring they can effectively navigate the fast-evolving e-commerce landscape.

ScriptDrop

Seed Round in 2017
ScriptDrop’s technology platform enables connectivity across the healthcare ecosystem connecting patients, pharmacists, providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The platform provides a seamless experience for patients, offering them prescription delivery in all 50 states and allowing for important additional services to be provided for better adherence. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Noxsano

Seed Round in 2017
Noxsano Inc. specializes in the development of medical devices aimed at treating chronic and acute wounds. The company has created a proprietary technology that enables the controlled delivery of clinically proven wound-repairing molecules through a user-friendly device, which is complemented by a topically applied wound salve. This innovative wound dressing facilitates the generation and real-time control of biological messengers critical to the healing process, thereby enhancing the efficiency of wound healing for both acute and burn injuries. Noxsano's approach seeks to improve patient outcomes by accelerating the healing process in a clinically effective manner.

Invirsa

Seed Round in 2017
Invirsa Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2016. The firm focuses on developing therapeutic agents to enhance immunity and promote wound healing, with its lead compound, INV-102, at the forefront of its research. INV-102 is a naturally occurring small molecule that aims to strengthen the immune response, reduce cellular injury caused by adenovirus, and stimulate DNA repair. The compound is being explored primarily for applications in ophthalmology and pulmonary medicine, targeting conditions such as keratoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Invirsa's approach not only seeks to reduce inflammation and viral infections but also has the potential to serve as a first-line therapy for common infectious diseases, addressing the significant number of viral pulmonary infections and infectious conjunctivitis cases in the United States.

Supply Dynamics

Series A in 2017
Supply Dynamics, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based supply chain management platform designed to enhance visibility and control over materials and raw inventory. Founded in 2003 and based in Loveland, Ohio, the company serves various industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics, energy, industrial manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas. Its platform offers a range of functionalities, such as demand aggregation, forecasting, sourcing, and procurement, while enabling collaboration with n-tier suppliers on the purchase of essential materials like metals and electronic components. By utilizing a proprietary data conversion process and a unique metals price benchmarking solution, Supply Dynamics helps manufacturers recover value across the extended supply chain, understand material needs, and mitigate price volatility, ultimately improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Lyst Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2017
Lyst Therapeutics is a project based at Nationwide Children's Research Institute focused on exploring the effects of the LYST antibody in preventing stenosis associated with tissue-engineered vascular grafts (TEVG). The initiative aims to address vascular proliferative disorders, particularly neointimal hyperplasia, which can occur after TEVG implantation. By investigating the potential of the LYST antibody, the project seeks to provide physicians with a means to combat cardiovascular fibrosis in patients, thereby improving outcomes in vascular surgeries.

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.

Intellirod Spine

Series A in 2017
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.

ZeoVation

Seed Round in 2017
ZeoVation Inc., founded in 2016 and located in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in the production of nanozeolites and hierarchical zeolites. These advanced materials are designed to enhance a variety of consumer products, including skin care lotions, sunscreens, and laundry detergents, by improving the efficiency of water softeners and filtration systems. ZeoVation also supplies zeolite materials to various markets such as sun and skin care, home care, healthcare, coatings, and water and gas purification. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions, including a controlled-release antimicrobial and antiviral particle that can be integrated into various applications like sprays, coatings, and textiles. This technology aims to combat the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, thereby contributing to safer and cleaner products.

Updox

Series B in 2017
Updox is a healthcare collaboration platform that offers a secure communication solution tailored for physicians and medical practices. The platform is fully integrated with electronic health record (EHR) systems and provides essential features such as a patient portal, integrated fax solutions, and secure messaging. Updox aims to enhance connectivity among independent physicians and healthcare providers by facilitating communication with patients, laboratories, and third parties. Its technology supports the importing and exporting of patient records, online document editing, creation of forms and templates, office workflow management, and credit card payment processing. By streamlining these processes, Updox enables healthcare professionals to communicate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately improving productivity while adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape.

Print Syndicate

Series B in 2017
Print Syndicate is an apparel and home goods company that offers its consumers access to timely, curated, and well-designed products that allow them to express who they are. The company's design team interprets and converts social trends into digital designs, which are then printed on objects including apparel, phone cases, and housewares. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

3Bar Biologics

Series A in 2017
3Bar Biologics Inc. is a Columbus, Ohio-based bioscience company that specializes in developing sustainable agricultural solutions. Established in 2013, the company focuses on enhancing crop yields through its flagship product, Bio-YIELD, a microbe inoculant system. Bio-YIELD utilizes naturally occurring microbes specifically matched to various crops and soil environments, promoting healthier plant growth without the need for synthetic chemicals. This innovative system was the result of over 15 years of research conducted by scientists at The Ohio State University. Initially launched in 2014 for eastern Corn Belt growers, 3Bar Biologics aims to expand its market reach globally as it gathers additional supporting data, thereby assisting farmers in sustainably increasing yields while protecting their investments in land and seed.

Unific

Seed Round in 2017
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.
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