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JumpStart

JumpStart

Cleveland, Ohiojumpstartinc.org

Overview

JumpStart is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs focused on breakthrough, market-driven technologies with significant potential to attract follow-on capital, create high-growth companies in Ohio, and generate financial returns . JumpStart assists entrepreneurs by providing advisors, mentors, talent recruiters, early-stage funding, and connections to collaborators and service partners .

Year Founded

2004

Portfolio Companies

34

Investments

JumpStart investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Dwarpaal Inc.Jun 2026AcceleratorLead
OrdermaticJun 2026AcceleratorCo-investor
Equipment DudesMar 2026AcceleratorCo-investor
Hey NouriFeb 2026SeedCo-investor
AI Wedding Dress GeneratorJan 2026AcceleratorCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCleveland, Ohio
Year Founded2004

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