Press Releases
Explore the latest official announcements from The O.H.I.O. Fund. From new investments to strategic partnerships and statewide initiatives, these press releases highlight how we’re fueling innovation, job creation, and economic growth across Ohio.
OCTAD Capital Partners Announces $5.6 Million Investment from The O.H.I.O. Fund to Support Next-Generation Ohio Manufacturing
OCTAD Capital Partners today announced a $5.6 million investment through private funds advised by The O.H.I.O. Fund, which seeks to generate strong returns for investors while creating economic growth in Ohio.
The O.H.I.O. Fund Announces Lead Investment in Sonic Fire Tech’s Seed Round; Khosla Ventures Reinvests, Capping Cleveland Startup’s Seed Funding at $15M
Investment Fuels Domestic Manufacturing And Ohio-Based Engineering Jobs As Sonic Fire Tech's Infrasound-Based Suppression Technology Moves Toward Commercial Deployment
1872 Launches Autonomous Steel Fabrication Factory Model in Cincinnati and Closes $15 million Seed Funding Round
The O.H.I.O. Fund, investing through its private funds, leads one of Ohio’s largest-ever seed rounds to support AI-driven, autonomous manufacturing that meets growing market demand.
The O.H.I.O. Fund Reports Strong Q1 Momentum as Committed Capital Climbs to $647 Million, Makes Four New Investments
The O.H.I.O. Fund today reported strong first-quarter momentum, increasing total committed capital to its private funds from $356 million at the end of Q4 2025 to $647 million on March 31, 2026.
The O.H.I.O. Fund’s Private Funds Invest $25 Million in Eagle Wireless’ Series B Financing, Accelerating Its R&D Efforts and U.S.-based Device Production
The $25 million investment, made through private funds advised by The O.H.I.O. Fund, was part of Eagle's $30 million Series B financing and represented one of the largest single investments to date from The O.H.I.O. Fund.
The O.H.I.O. Fund Accelerates into 2026
The O.H.I.O. Fund, a private fund investment adviser focused on generating strong returns and leveraging Ohio's momentum to accelerate economic prosperity and growth across the state, announced today the close of its funds’ 30th investment, the activities and performance of the two funds it manages, and the addition of three new team members.
The O.H.I.O. Fund Makes Investment in Endera
This investment supports The O.H.I.O. Fund’s thesis of backing companies building operating scale in Ohio. The O.H.I.O. Fund’s investment joins with investment from Magnetar, a global multi-strategy alternative asset manager, and Pulse Fund, among others.
Eagle Electronics Acquires Wireless Mobility, Combined Company Rebrands as Eagle Wireless
Eagle Electronics, backed by The OHIO Fund and Asymmetric Capital Partners, today announces the acquisition of Wireless Mobility. The combined company, renamed Eagle Wireless, appoints Norbert Muhrer as CEO and TJ Dembinski as President, as well as expands Board with leading national security and connectivity experts.
The O.H.I.O. Fund Grows Portfolio with Investment in EASE Logistics
Based in Dublin, Ohio, EASE has established itself as one of the most innovative and reliable partners in the logistics industry, recognized for its rapid response times, tech-enabled solutions and steadfast commitment to customer success.
The O.H.I.O. Fund Invests in Splash Financial’s $70 Million Series C Funding Round
Splash, a leading AI-enabled lending marketplace, has secured more than $70 million in this latest funding round and launched a new home equity line of credit (HELOC) product.