Folio Photonics leads Northeast Ohio startup fundraising in Q2 with $8M raise
Folio Photonics Inc. led fundraising by Northeast Ohio startups in the second quarter, according to the latest Venture Monitor.
Central Ohio Becomes Hub for Tech and Manufacturing
Columbus, the state capital known as the headquarters for insurance companies and retail brands like Victoria’s Secret, has been transformed. The metropolitan area has become a critical hub for advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.
The O.H.I.O. Fund Hits $647 Million: New capital, AI healthcare, and coast-to-Ohio moves
The evergreen platform added 18 new institutional and private investors in Q1, expanding its total backer base to 155 across the state. Total active deployment reached $217M across 33 multi-asset investments, including a $25M manufacturing expansion.
Ohio investment fund raised $290M, backed Dublin company in Q1
The private investment fund focused on growing Ohio's economy raised $290 million in the first quarter and made five investments across the state – including a Dublin telehealth company.
Eagle Wireless raises $30 million to support cellular module production
Eagle Wireless has completed a $30 million Series B fundraise that will help fuel R&D and broader efforts to scale and expand device production amid a pivotal time for the young company.
The Car Industry Is Racing to Replace Chinese Code
New U.S. rules will soon ban Chinese software in vehicle systems that connect to the cloud, part of an effort to prevent cameras, microphones and GPS tracking in cars from being exploited by foreign adversaries.
Ohio investment fund raised more than$350M – and already returned $75M+
The private investment fund focused on growing Ohio-based employers hasalready returned more than $75 million to investors from $196 million worth ofdeployments in less than two years.
The O.H.I.O. Fund enters 2026 at full throttle, lures California tech company to Columbus
The O.H.I.O. Fund has hit a $356M capital milestone, generating $75M in returns while bringing Hyperframe’s manufacturing from California to Columbus. With new leadership and 30 deals closed, the firm is proving that Ohio’s "balanced" investment model is the new engine for Midwest growth.
From Tube TVs to Clean Tech: How Endera is recharging Ohio’s manufacturing renaissance
In just three years, Endera has grown production 15x from its Ottawa, Ohio plant. By blending a profitable legacy business with EV innovation and 65% Ohio-sourced parts, this specialty bus maker is revitalizing the Heartland while scaling a 215% growth rate with The O.H.I.O. Fund.
Designing a New Investment Roadmap: How the O.H.I.O. Fund raised $350 million in 16 months to supercharge growth across the state.
The Connected Vehicles Rule just got a Solon-based answer. By acquiring Wireless Mobility, Eagle Electronics morphs into the only Western vendor ready to de-risk global automotive and IoT supply chains. With ex-CIA leadership and backing from The O.H.I.O. Fund, this is a massive bet on trusted tech.