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JumpStart Ventures backs transformative tech startups in Ohio and neighboring states, delivering top-quartile returns while driving economic impact in the region. The firm pursues founders and teams with unique market insights and commitment to high growth, targeting $1B+ addressable markets with clearly identified unmet needs and capital-efficient financial models. Its four funds — Evergreen, Focus, Healthcare Collaboration, and NEXT — provide a continuum of capital from pre-seed through Series A, with a particular emphasis on B2B software and healthcare. The Focus Fund specifically targets underrepresented entrepreneurs, and the Healthcare Collaboration Fund leverages a 'living laboratory' model in partnership with University Hospitals Ventures to accelerate commercialization of early-stage healthcare technologies.
Notable quotes
“Capital begins with capital. We need more capital. I think what we can do a way better job of is storytelling. I'm a firm believer that we need to tell more of our stories.”
“Predominantly we are having to bring investors together to help close out a round. So we spend way too much time, effort and energy in trying to build that syndicate to raise whatever the right amount is that the companies need to raise.”
“Over the past 12 months, JumpStart has invested $15.5M in 40+ companies. With more than $150M under management across four funds, we invest across stages and sectors to help the founding team access the capital they need to go further, faster.”
Team
Karim Botros
Board Member and Chair, Investment Committee
Will Stabler
Fund Operations Manager
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| orthobrain | Other Equity | $8m | 2025-04 |
| LunchTable | Seed | $2m | 2024-07 |
| OnStation | Series A | $9m | 2024-06 |
| Abre | Series A | $24m | 2024-04 |
| Axuall | Series B | $20m | 2023-06 |
| OvationCXM | Series C | $20m | 2022-09 |
| Centerline Biomedical | Series B | $33m | 2022-06 |
| CoverMyMeds | Seed | — | — |
| SoLo Funds | Seed | — | — |
| Invirsa | Series B | $8m | 2023-06 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| JobsOhio | 5 |
| Rev1 Ventures | 4 |
| CincyTech | 3 |
| Refinery Ventures | 3 |
| Ohio Innovation Fund | 2 |
| Flare Capital Partners | 2 |
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