JumpStart Ventures

Big news: AmpliFund has been acquired by Euna Solutions ?? JumpStart Ventures made early-stage investments over multiple rounds in the Cleveland-based startup. This new partnership will help revolutionize the grants management software market through automation. Congratulations to Adam Roth, Scott Smith and the entire AmpliFund team. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eYUKRMeD

We are excited to announce that we've achieved the successful first close of NEXT Fund III, raising nearly $25 million toward its $50 million target. This close represents a significant step forward in supporting our region’s most ambitious founders. With the backing of our committed partners, we are focused on providing the capital and resources needed to help founders scale their businesses and bring groundbreaking technologies to market. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/et8fPBN9 #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #InvestmentRound #TechStartups #Entrepreneurship #NEXTFund

Watch as Cyrannus the presenting sponsor of #OhioVCFest, takes the stage to announce the winners of this year’s video pitch competition. It’s a moment of celebration, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit you won’t want to miss! ?? A huge thank-you to all our sponsors, partners, and participants for making this incredible event possible—we couldn’t have done it without you! Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio KeyBank Commercial Thompson Hine LLP Cleveland Clinic Innovations Project Medtech Rev1 Ventures SilverLine Consulting Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. CincyTech Advantage Capital Book+Street Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Foundation Customers Bank Detroit Venture Partners JPMorganChase Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP LPx Marcum LLP VividFront Youngstown Business Incubator #OhioVCFest #VentureCapital #TechStartups #Entrepreneurship

Dive into the essentials of raising capital with this detailed workshop from #OhioVCFest, presented by Sean Ganley of Thompson Hine LLP. Whether you're a startup founder approaching your first funding round or looking to expand your knowledge on various financing instruments, this session offers valuable guidance. Tune in here: https://ow.ly/6ow650Ujnxr ??? #OhioVCFest #StartupFunding #VentureCapital

Learn how Ohio's growing HealthTech ecosystem is transforming challenges into opportunities by tuning into this fireside chat from #OhioVCFest, featuring Julie Jacono, CEO of JumpStart Inc. and JumpStart Ventures, and Maria Bennett, President and CEO of SPR Therapeutics, Inc. They share strategies and resources driving HealthTech startup success in the state. ?? Tune in here: https://ow.ly/cEjr50UjmNb #OhioInnovation #HealthTech #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship

Explore the unique journey of female entrepreneurship with this inspiring panel discussion from #OhioVCFest, titled "Building Resilience as a Woman Entrepreneur." Join four trailblazing founders as they share their experiences of resilience, innovation, and the hard truths they've encountered along the way. ?? Sarah Marilyn Barrick | BAD BITCH EMPIRE Britt Corsi | EarthABC Vanessa Mosbacker | Cyrannus Charu Ramanathan, PhD | Vitalxchange Wendy S. | bTech Tune in here: https://ow.ly/AqFm50Ujm1u #OhioVCFest #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship

Dive into the critical role of strategic partnerships and corporate connections in scaling startups with this enlightening panel discussion from #OhioVCFest, titled "Leveraging Corporate Connections | The Key to Scaling Startups." Gain insights from a diverse group of leaders who have successfully navigated the intersection of startup agility and corporate resources. Tune in here: https://ow.ly/m4ai50UjlBZ ??? Dan Moulthrop | The City Club of Cleveland Jon Briggs | KeyBank Karim Botros | Echo Health Ventures Carey Jaros | GOJO, Makers of PURELL Abhishek Srivastava | The Lubrizol Corporation #OhioVCFest24 #Startups #Scaling #Growth #Innovation

Congratulations to Archie Scott III, Founder of Asynt Solutions for making Forbes 30 Under 30 in Transportation & Mobility 2025! ?? Archie launched Asynt in 2021 to revolutionize highway safety with the Ape Barrier—a fiberglass composite alternative to heavy concrete barriers. Engineered to absorb more impact energy, these barriers are 80% lighter, easier to transport, and enable faster installation to protect highway repair crews. Read more here: https://ow.ly/2XU050UkZBT #PortfolioCompnay #FounderSpotlight #Forbes30U30 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #OhioTech

Watch the "From Seed to Scale: Navigating the SaaS Growth Journey" panel from #OhioVCFest, featuring CEOs, founders, and VCs sharing their playbook for SaaS success—from mastering customer acquisition to building exceptional teams and partnerships. Kristie Beck | Proformex Bill Priemer | Hyland Julie Maurer | SilverLine Consulting Kris Snyder | Ninety.io John Opdycke | Francisco Partners Consulting Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio KeyBank Thompson Hine LLP Cleveland Clinic Innovations Project Medtech Rev1 Ventures SilverLine Consulting Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. CincyTech Advantage Capital Book+Street Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Foundation Customers Bank Detroit Venture Partners JPMorganChase Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP LPx Marcum Foundation VividFront Youngstown Business Incubator Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eyT8rndD ??? #OhioVCFets24 #CustomerAcquisition #Retention #Partnerships

Discover why Ohio is on the rise as a hub for #TechStartups and #VentureCapital in this recorded panel discussion from #OhioVCFest! Listen to key leaders from the state's top institutions as they discuss the pivotal policies, funding programs, and entrepreneurial support networks fostering innovation and making Ohio an attractive landscape for technology and investment. Robert J. Kovey | The Credo Company Jerry Cirino | Ohio Senate GOP Matt McClellan | Ohio Department of Development Bride Rose Sweeney | Ohio House of Representatives Steve Stivers | Ohio Chamber of Commerce Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio KeyBank Thompson Hine LLP Cleveland Clinic Innovations Project Medtech Rev1 Ventures SilverLine Consulting Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. CincyTech Advantage Capital Book+Street Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Foundation Customers Bank Detroit Venture Partners JPMorganChase Kohrman Jackson LPx Marcum LLP VividFront Youngstown Business Incubator Tune in here: https://ow.ly/Uuvc50U5gMr ??? #OhioVCFest24 #OhioEdge #OhioTech #Startups #Innovation