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.

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

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.

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.

Historically overlooked founders. Early stage.