Columbus Startup Scene

Explore the Columbus, Ohio startup ecosystem with 10 investors and startups. Our directory features 10 angel investors and VCs alongside 0 startups actively building in Columbus. 0 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

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Drive Capital

Columbus, OH

Check: $2.5M – $12.0M

Drive Capital is a private investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs in building long-term, sustainable businesses.

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Nationwide Mutual Capital

Columbus, OH

Check: $5.0M – $25.0M

Nationwide Mutual Capital takes a targeted, industry-focused approach to investing. We invest in the following areas: enterprise software, business process outsourcing, insurance, financial services,...

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10Xelerator

Corporate

Columbus, OH

Check: $20K – $70K

10Xelerator is a mentor-driven startup accelerator for entrepreneurs to convert their ideas into viable businesses.

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RockBridge Capital Partners

Columbus, OH

Check: $18.2M – $26.0M

RockBridge Capital is an investment firm focused on the hospitality industry . The philosophy has been and continues to be to partner with strong hotel operating companies and premium brands to...

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71/70 Angels

71/70 Angels (managed by Rev1 Ventures)

Angel

Columbus, OH

B2B SAASAPPLIED AIAI ML

Seed-stage angel fund based in Columbus (managed by Rev1 Ventures) investing in U.S.-based software and advanced technology startups that have market validation and a lead investor term sheet;...

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TechColumbus

Corporate

Columbus, OH

Check: $50K – $2.0M

ENTERPRISE SAAS

TechColumbus accelerates the growth of the innovation economy by providing vital resources and assistance to people and enterprises that depend on technology to acheive their business goals.

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Ohio TechAngels Fund

Columbus, OH

Check: $250K – $3.1M

The Ohio TechAngels (âOTAâ) provide investment capital for commercialization of innovations in life sciences, information technology and physical sciences. The goal of all of our Funds is to...

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Jeremy Turley

TPC

Angel

Columbus, OH

71/70 Angels is a Columbus-based angel fund managed by Rev1 Ventures. We invest in high potential seed and early-stage software and advanced technology companies in Ohio and across the U.S. We focus...

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Firsthand Technology Ventures

Columbus, OH

Check: $7.1M – $48.2M

Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. (formerly SiVest Group, Inc.), the investment adviser to Firsthand Funds, was founded in 1994 by technology industry veterans who believe the secret to successful...

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About Columbus's Startup Scene

Columbus, Ohio has 10 investors and 0 startups in our community.

Popular sectors in Columbus include B2B SAAS, APPLIED AI, AI ML.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many investors and startups are in Columbus, Ohio?

We track 10 investors and 0 startups in Columbus, Ohio. 0 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

What is the typical check size for investors in Columbus, Ohio?

The average check size among investors in Columbus, Ohio is $9.9M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.

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Is Columbus a good place to raise funding?

With 10 investors in our directory, Columbus has an active funding ecosystem. 0 investors have made recent investments, suggesting active capital deployment. Geographic proximity to investors can be advantageous for angel and early-stage fundraising.

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