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Main Street Ventures

Main Street Ventures

Overview

Main Street Ventures is a non-profit organization that provides equity-free grant funding to early-stage entrepreneurs and startups in the Greater Cincinnati region. It focuses on supporting women and minority entrepreneurs who have been historically underrepresented in receiving funding. The organization offers several grant programs, including "Launch Funding" for pre-revenue businesses and "Leap Funding" for revenue-generating businesses looking to scale. Its mission is to empower entrepreneurs by providing capital, connections, and education.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

Main Street Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Ecoshell LLCJul 2025GrantCo-investor
Noxsano, Inc.May 2024GrantCo-investor
SoundtraceSep 2023Pre SeedCo-investor
RYNJul 2023GrantCo-investor
Anisoptera Inc.Jun 2023GrantCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersUnited States
Year FoundedN/A

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