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Rev1 Fund I

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,000,000 per investment

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Rev1 Fund I

Overview: Rev1 Fund I is a $22 million seed stage fund launched to support high-growth startups in the Columbus region.

Status: Announced August 30, 2016

Geographic Scope: Central Ohio / Columbus region

Fund Size: $22 million total

Investment Range: Up to $1 million per investment; can lead or co-invest in larger financing rounds

Focus Areas: Early-stage technology startups across various sectors

Key Features:

  • Largest seed stage fund in Columbus history at time of launch

  • Corporate-backed fund (first of its kind in the region)

  • Provides initial and follow-on investment rounds

  • Includes strategic services and support

  • Helps startups invest in market development and talent

    • Supporters/Investors:

  • Nationwide

  • The Ohio State University

  • Cardinal Health

  • Ohio Third Frontier

  • Crane Group

  • IGS Energy

  • Worthington Industries

  • State Auto Insurance

  • Stonehenge Financial Holdings

  • Rev1 management team

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (614) 487-3700

  • Address: Rev1 Labs, 1275 Kinnear Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43212 or Rev1 at The Peninsula, 330 Rush Alley Suite 100, Columbus OH 43215

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    startupstechnology

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