Kirtland Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Cleveland that invests in and manages portfolio companies across various industries. The firm works with business owners and independent sponsors to structure and execute investments while providing operational support and resources to help portfolio companies grow.

Cincinnati's own regional startup-ecosystem-building and fund-of-funds organization; tracks and reports on VC deal activity for companies headquartered in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Drive Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in technology startups across mid-American and secondary markets, including cities like Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Chicago, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Toronto. The firm manages approximately $2 billion in assets under management across a portfolio of 87 companies and operates through a team of 16 partners across 24 cities.

Ohio's most influential startup support organization (Cleveland). Founded 2003. 2024: $1.7B+ economic impact. Direct investment + accelerator, diverse founder focus.

NCT Ventures is a Columbus, Ohio-based investment firm that provides capital and operational support to early-stage companies, with a focus on Midwest entrepreneurs. The firm works across multiple sectors and partners with founders to help bring products and services to market through structured development phases.

North Coast Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in applied artificial intelligence companies focused on healthcare, insurance, logistics, marketing, and workplace automation, and facilitates introductions between its portfolio companies and a network of 500+ investor-operators and enterprise customers. The firm has deployed over $100 million across approximately 100 companies.

Leading Ohio VC firm. Partner with Ohio University Center for Entrepreneurship and Ohio Third Frontier.

Historically overlooked founders. Early stage.

Primus Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1983 that invests in healthcare, software, and technology-enabled companies through buyouts, recapitalizations, secondary purchases, and expansion financings. The firm works with management teams to improve operating performance and increase company value across its portfolio.

Resilience Capital Partners is a private investment firm founded in 2001 that focuses on providing capital and operational support to companies for long-term sustainable growth. The firm also operates Pathway to Resilience, a skills and training program developed with Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland to provide employment pathway services for at-risk teens and young adults.

Rev1 Ventures is a venture studio based in Columbus, Ohio that partners with founders to build and scale startups in SaaS/AI, deep tech, and life sciences. The firm provides capital, operational support, and resources to help early-stage companies validate markets and become venture-ready.

Ohio Third Frontier + Ohio University + private investment public-private partnership. $500M+ regional economic activity. Seed capital + venture development for 19-county SE Ohio. Administered by Voinovich School. Rob Painter served on Ohio Third Frontier eval committee.