Early Stage Partners
Cleveland, Ohioesplp.com
Overview
Early Stage Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 with a focus on supporting technology companies in the Midwest. The firm believes in the potential of the Midwest to produce a significant number of attractive technology companies. By providing capital, advice, and connections to promising early-stage companies, Early Stage Partners aims to foster success for entrepreneurs, investors, and the region as a whole. The firm has launched two funds, ESP Fund I and ESP Fund II, which are expected to achieve top quartile returns.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| HistoSonics | Aug 2025 | Buyout/LBO | Co-investor |
| Folio Photonics Inc. | Aug 2022 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Ischemia Care | Dec 2018 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| HistoSonics | Mar 2017 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Cardiox Corporation | Aug 2011 | Series C | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
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