22 venture capital firms in Ohio
We list 22 venture capital firms in Ohio as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Columbus (8), Cincinnati (6) and Oxford (1).
Top 8 venture capital firms in Ohio, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (50: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), size of the fund on file on a log scale (35) and completeness of the public record (15). It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Narya
Type: VC firm · HQ: Columbus, OH · Stages: Seed · Focus: Fintech, Healthtech, Biotech, Defense Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $200M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $200M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); backs seed; 1 named decision-maker on file.
Refinery Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Cincinnati, OH · Stages: Seed · Focus: AI, Healthtech, Future of Work, Media · Latest activity: New deal, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2024)
Dated new deal in Aug 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2024); backs seed; 5 named decision-makers on file.
Drive Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Columbus, OH · Stages: Any stage · Focus: AI, Healthtech, Fintech, Cybersecurity · Latest activity: New fund, Dec 2025 · Fund size on file: $810M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Dec 2025; $810M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); backs any stage; 8 named decision-makers on file.
1809 Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Oxford, OH · Focus: Fintech, AI, Cybersecurity · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $7M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $7M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); 7 named decision-makers on file.
Heartland
Type: VC firm · HQ: Columbus, OH · Stages: Seed · Focus: Future of Work, AI, Proptech, Industrial Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Feb 2026 · Fund size on file: $60M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Feb 2026; $60M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); backs seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Buoyant Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Beachwood, OH · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: AI, Energy, Climate Tech, Data · Latest activity: New deal, Jun 2025 · Fund size on file: $100M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Dated new deal in Jun 2025; $100M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); backs seed, Series A; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Allos Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Cincinnati, OH · Stages: Seed · Focus: AI, Healthtech, Marketing Tech, B2B · Latest activity: New deal, Jul 2025 · Fund size on file: $75M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Dated new deal in Jul 2025; $75M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); backs seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Interstate Fusion Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Akron, OH · Stages: Seed · Focus: Climate Tech, Deep Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Jun 2025 · Fund size on file: $10M (SEC Form D, 2023)
Latest fund filing dated Jun 2025; $10M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2023); backs seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
First 11 of 22 venture capital firms in Ohio
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narya | VC firm | Columbus, OH | Seed | Fintech, Healthtech, Biotech, Defense Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $200M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Refinery Ventures | VC firm | Cincinnati, OH | Seed | AI, Healthtech, Future of Work, Media | New deal, Aug 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Drive Capital | VC firm | Columbus, OH | Any stage | AI, Healthtech, Fintech, Cybersecurity | New fund, Dec 2025 | $810M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| 1809 Capital | VC firm | Oxford, OH | Fintech, AI, Cybersecurity | New fund, Aug 2026 | $7M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 5 Nov 2026 | 7 names · Unlock | |
| Heartland | VC firm | Columbus, OH | Seed | Future of Work, AI, Proptech, Industrial Tech | New fund, Feb 2026 | $60M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Buoyant Ventures | VC firm | Beachwood, OH | Seed, Series A | AI, Energy, Climate Tech, Data | New deal, Jun 2025 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Allos Ventures | VC firm | Cincinnati, OH | Seed | AI, Healthtech, Marketing Tech, B2B | New deal, Jul 2025 | $75M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| ADvantage | VC firm | Gahanna, OH | Seed | Media, Gaming, Consumer | New fund, Jun 2024 | $90M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 5 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Interstate Fusion Ventures | VC firm | Akron, OH | Seed | Climate Tech, Deep Tech | New fund, Jun 2025 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Maywic Select Investments | VC firm | Cincinnati, OH | Growth | Healthtech, Food and Beverage, Logistics, Media | New fund, Jul 2023 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| NCT Ventures | VC firm | Columbus, OH | Seed | $39M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
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How these 22 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 8 | 36% |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 27% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 10 | 45% |
| Series A | 1 | 5% |
| Growth | 1 | 5% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
By sector
| Sector | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS | 9 | 41% |
| Healthtech | 7 | 32% |
| AI | 7 | 32% |
| Fintech | 4 | 18% |
| Medtech | 4 | 18% |
| Industrial Tech | 3 | 14% |
| Media | 3 | 14% |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | 14% |
| Biotech | 2 | 9% |
| Future of Work | 2 | 9% |
| Marketing Tech | 2 | 9% |
| Hardware | 2 | 9% |
Sector is our research. A firm can carry more than one sector.
Method and limits
- Source
- All 22 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). 15 of the 22 have a website we checked; the other 7 rest on the filing or register entry alone. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. This list holds VC firms, fund managers and corporate venture arms; accelerators and angel networks are in their own lists. Place: head office in Ohio.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (50: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), size of the fund on file on a log scale (35) and completeness of the public record (15). It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 22 rows: stage 12, sector 13, fund size 22, website 15. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 21 rows, firm email on 5, LinkedIn page on 6, check size on 0.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many VC firms are in Ohio?
We list 22 as of November 2026. 9 of the 22 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months.
Which cities in Ohio have the most VC firms?
Columbus (8), Cincinnati (6) and Oxford (1).
Which Ohio VC funds filed with the SEC in the last 12 months?
7 of the 22 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Tamarind Hill (Oct 2026), Narya (Sep 2026) and DC (Aug 2026).
What stages do venture capital firms in Ohio back?
Of the 12 with a stage on file, seed (10), Series A (1) and growth-stage (1). A firm can back more than one stage, and 10 rows have no stage on file yet.
Where does the data on venture capital firms in Ohio come from and how often is it updated?
All 22 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
Can I download the list of venture capital firms in Ohio as a spreadsheet?
Yes. The file holds all 22 rows in Excel and CSV, with 87 named decision-makers and 5 firm emails, for $49 one-time. 11 rows are free on this page.
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