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June 27, 2023 | Tom Ballard

“Ohio VC Fest” planned for October

The two-day gathering is designed to establish valuable connections that attract capital, create partnerships, and accelerate economic growth throughout Ohio.

JumpStart Ventures has announced the launch of “Ohio VC Fest,” an event to bring together technology founders, investors, corporate leaders, and entrepreneurs.

The two-day gathering will be held October 11 and 12 at the Marriott Key Tower Downtown in Cleveland. According to the announcement, the goal of the summit is to establish valuable connections that attract capital, create partnerships, and accelerate economic growth throughout Ohio. The summit will highlight key technologies and industries, critical to Ohio’s economic vitality including enterprise Software-as-a-Service, healthcare, fintech and manufacturing.

Ohio’s venture capital and start-up ecosystems have grown substantially over the past decade,” said JumpStart Ventures Chief Executive Officer Ray Leach. “We look forward to showcasing and accelerating this momentum by hosting an annual event where VCs and entrepreneurs can come together to learn, establish connections and discover new partnership opportunities. We’re excited about the potential to increase collaboration across the state and elevate Ohio as a formidable technology hub.”

Joining JumpStart Ventures in hosting the event are other Ohio-based venture investors including Rev1 Ventures and CincyTech. The event is made possible thanks to sponsors including KeyBankThompson Hine LLP and other organizations committed to advancing innovation throughout the region.



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