Venture Capital

New businesses, especially those in emerging technology sectors, often lack the money needed for research, development and commercialization of promising new products and services. Venture capital funds allow these new businesses to continue their work until they can become profitable on their own.

Venture Capital Features

The Rise of the Rest: It's not just Silicon Valley anymore, people

Eric Peterson Thursday, April 11, 2013

Has Silicon Valley jumped the shark? Ask many keen observers of technology communities from coast to coast, and they'll tell you that 2013 is prime time for startups to bloom in unexpected cities like Denver and Cleveland.

Standing out in a crowd: Ohio crowdfunding leaders help startups find success

Paul Batterson Thursday, March 21, 2013

With over 530 platforms to choose from, entrepreneurs often need help navigating through the world of crowdfunding for their projects. Fortunately, Ohio's crowdfunding leaders are creating tools to help startups find their way.

Cincinnati's newest dream team: The faces of Cintrifuse

James Pilcher Thursday, March 07, 2013

The Cintrifuse venture capital team is already working on supporting the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Now, it's time to see how The Rainmaker, The Money Man, The Go Getter, The Teacher, The Connector, The Youngster and The Magician Behind the Curtain plan to get down to business.

Planting for the future: Pre-seed funds help Ohio startups to grow

Paul Batterson Thursday, February 14, 2013

As the founders of Ecolibrium Solar, Coupsmart and other startups can attest, pre-seed funding is helping Ohio companies find their footing when their founders don’t have the financial resources to get started on their own.

NW Ohio startup Innerapps is the latest to reach global market

Duane Ramsey Thursday, February 14, 2013

Northwest Ohio's startup scene is ready for your radar. The region is home to numerous ventures, including InnerApps, which is marketing its identity access platform in the rapidly emerging market for Cloud services.

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Venture Capital Buzz

The crowdfunding crowd is anxious
Source: The New York Times
queen city angels survive recessions to invest $33 million in startups
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
national association of seed and venture funds opens conference registration in cleveland
Source: NASVF
great lakes venture fair will showcase venture-backable ohio companies
Source: Great Lakes Venture Fair
venturebeat suggests investing venture capital in ohio
Source: Venturebeat

cwru prof urges vietnamese entrepreneurs to dream
Source: VietNamNet Bridge
the brandery works to keep startups in cincinnati
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
crowdfunding brings venture capital to the masses
Source: Agence France Press
advice from cleveland's top vc exec: hire older workers
Source: Fast Company
startup investments at 10-year high in ohio
Source: Dayton Daily News

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Venture Capital Innovation & Job News

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Venture Capital Founders

Austin Allison of dotloop

City: Cincinnati

Austin Allison is founder of dotloop, a software company that helps close real estate transactions.

Mason Estep of Stand Offer

City: Athens

Mason Estep is founder of Stand Offer, a crowdfunding navigation platform.

Michael Goldberg of Bridge Investment Fund

City: Cleveland

Michael Goldberg is cofounder of Bridge Investment Fund, a venture capital fund focused on investing in Israeli medical device companies.

Candace Klein of Bad Girl Ventures

City: Cincinnati

Candace Klein, a Cincinnati attorney, is the founder of Bad Girl Ventures. BGV is micro-lending organization for women entrepreneurs in Cincinnati and Cleveland.

Venture Capital Companies

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Cintrifuse

City: Cincinnati

Industry: Venture Capital

2.

Ufunded

City: Columbus

Industry: Entrepreneurship,High Tech,Venture Capital

3.

Explorys

City: Cleveland

Industry: Business Incubators,Entrepreneurial Programs,Entrepreneurship,Health Care,Information Technology,Seed Funding,Software,Technology,Venture Capital