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New funding rounds by startups based in Ohio, from SEC Form D filings.

Updated Nov 13, 2026·Totals cover Form D filings Nov 13, 2025 to Nov 13, 2026

105 Ohio startups filed a Form D in the last 12 months. Together they reported $434.1M sold in 103 new rounds. The median round was $1.9M.

Startups
105
filed in 12 months
Reported new funding
$434.1M
103 rounds
Median round
$1.9M
new rounds
Top city
Cincinnati
24 startups

Largest rounds

1
$48.9M81 investors
2
Enable Injections, Inc.
HealthcareCincinnati · filed Jan 2026
$29.9M1 investors
3
$25.0M2 investors
4
Vurvey Labs, Inc.
Artificial IntelligenceCincinnati · filed Jun 2026
$21.9M1 investors
5
JMD Inc.
Not classified yetMiamisburg · filed Apr 2026
$20.0M2 investors
6
Choolaah Holdings LLC
Consumer & RetailPepper Pike · filed Jan 2026
$19.9M60 investors
7
$19.4M11 investors
8
Hyperframe Inc.
Industrial & RoboticsColumbus · filed Feb 2026
$18.2M0 investors
9
Blend Innovations, Inc.
HealthcareColumbus · filed Aug 2026
$11.9M8 investors
10
$11.4M10 investors

Latest filings

Cities

Ohio companies 300

300 companies
CompanyIndustryCityLatest filingLatest raise
Consumer & RetailColumbusNov 13, 2026$150K
Brain Brew Ventures 3.0, Inc.Newtown, Ohio distillery selling Dexter and Riverboat bourbon and custom-blended bourbon.
Food & AgricultureNewtownNov 6, 2026$1.2M
Nocionix,Inc.Develops autonomic neuromodulation therapy for chronic pain, without hormones, surgery, or opioids.
HealthcareWestlakeNov 4, 2026$2.7M
SymKardia, Inc.Medical device company developing cardiac neuromodulation therapy for patients with arrhythmias.
HealthcareWestlakeOct 28, 2026$4.3M
Folio Photonics Inc.Multilayer optical media for businesses storing long-term data archives.
Industrial & RoboticsSolonOct 21, 2026$9.0M
Avionova, Inc.Cooling earbuds for people with motion sickness, vertigo and balance problems.
HealthcareColumbusOct 21, 2026$25K
LadderUp Housing Inc.Housing and financial coaching for renters pursuing homeownership.
Real Estate & ConstructionToledoOct 19, 2026$750K
Not classified yetMasonOct 19, 2026$85K
Eikonoklastes Therapeutics, Inc.Develops gene therapies for people with ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Biotech & PharmaCincinnatiOct 6, 2026$16.0M
Roxberry Naturals, Inc.Roxberry sells fruit and vegetable soda for kids.
Food & AgricultureColumbusOct 6, 2026$4.0M
Scatr Corp.Cybersecurity software that protects organizations' data as it travels across networks.
Enterprise SoftwareRichmond HeightsOct 6, 2026$6.3M
LAACClamp Inc.Develops an implantable heart surgery clamp for cardiac surgeons.
HealthcareColumbusOct 5, 2026$900K
Niobium Microsystems, Inc.Niobium provides businesses with hardware and cloud tools for computing on encrypted data.
Industrial & RoboticsDaytonOct 2, 2026—
Heylo, Inc.Heylo provides a remote support platform for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
HealthcareColumbusOct 2, 2026$100K
US Positronix Inc.Makes magnetic levitation systems to move goods in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.
Industrial & RoboticsOberlinOct 1, 2026$2.0M
Biotech & PharmaCincinnatiSep 30, 2026$3.3M
Orca Advisor, Inc.AI-powered business advice for small business owners.
Artificial IntelligenceBellefontaineSep 29, 2026$25K
Audivi AI Inc.AI voice ordering software for fast-food restaurant drive-thrus.
Artificial IntelligenceMilfordSep 28, 2026$850K
Myotis Inc.Myotis makes AI-equipped drone systems for first responders and public safety agencies.
Aerospace & DefenseHamiltonSep 28, 2026—
FinTech & Financial ServicesColumbusSep 21, 2026$1.9M
Not classified yetDublinSep 15, 2026$175K
Not classified yetClevelandSep 14, 2026—
Coologics, Inc.Develops a cooling device for people with vaginal yeast infections.
HealthcareGrove CitySep 10, 2026$1.0M
Storypie LLCAudio learning stories and lesson tools for children, families and teachers.
EducationPepper PikeSep 10, 2026$160K
Auxilia, Inc.Donor management and fundraising software for nonprofits.
Enterprise SoftwareClevelandSep 9, 2026$2.2M
Caddis Technologies, Inc.Water management solutions for golf courses, municipal systems and recreational lakes.
Energy & ClimateHilliardSep 9, 2026$849K
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.Makes custom corrugated packaging and displays for brands.
Industrial & RoboticsFairlawnAug 28, 2026$4.4M
Angel Aerial Systems, Inc.Makes drones for public safety and national security missions.
Aerospace & DefenseCincinnatiAug 28, 2026$3.9M
UGen Health Inc.Wearable movement-tracking devices for patients, clinicians, athletes, and trainers.
HealthcareCuyahoga FallsAug 26, 2026$2.3M
Battleface, Inc.Travel insurance plans for travelers, including coverage for single and multiple trips.
FinTech & Financial ServicesColumbusAug 21, 2026$1.2M
smallTalk Technology, Inc.Sells a speaker and apps that help families connect with hospitalized newborns.
HealthcareChagrin FallsAug 18, 2026$400K
My Autonomous Transportation Co.Manages charging, cleaning, and servicing for owners of autonomous vehicle fleets.
Transportation & LogisticsGroveportAug 18, 2026$200K
MedaSync Inc.Reimbursement software for skilled nursing organizations.
HealthcareClevelandAug 17, 2026$2.1M
Matic Insurance Services Inc.Insurance agency offering home and auto coverage to consumers and mortgage borrowers.
FinTech & Financial ServicesColumbusAug 13, 2026$25.0M
Brandrank.ai Inc.Software that helps brands track their visibility in AI-generated answers.
Enterprise SoftwareCincinnatiAug 12, 2026$5.1M
Not classified yetPowellAug 12, 2026$135K
ManifestED, Inc.AI learning tools and assistants for small business owners and their teams.
Artificial IntelligenceSylvaniaAug 7, 2026$1.9M
Blend Innovations, Inc.Provides customized prescription medications to patients of clinics and telehealth companies.
HealthcareColumbusAug 7, 2026$11.9M
Real American Wrestling, Inc.Runs professional wrestling events for fans and athletes.
Media, Entertainment & GamingWilloughyAug 6, 2026$19.4M
InnerActiv Inc.Security software helps enterprises detect insider threats, prevent data loss, and manage AI use.
Enterprise SoftwareWorthingtonAug 5, 2026$1.3M
MyFutureSelf, Inc.An AI mentoring app for people working toward personal goals.
Consumer & RetailBroadview HeightsJul 31, 2026$572K
Trailhead Biosystems Inc.Human cell products for drug discovery and cell therapy research.
Biotech & PharmaBeachwoodJul 30, 2026$40.6M
Not classified yetChagrin FallsJul 30, 2026$355K
Gradient Sports, Inc.Soccer analytics and player comparisons for clubs, sports media and fans.
Media, Entertainment & GamingCincinnatiJul 20, 2026$10.3M
HoundCreek Research LLCOn-demand stock research for professional investors and independent analysts.
FinTech & Financial ServicesCantonJul 20, 2026$30K
Payload, Inc.Payment processing and billing tools for businesses and software platforms.
FinTech & Financial ServicesCincinnatiJul 8, 2026$9.0M
B-Paid, LLCPayment and cash-flow tools for freight businesses.
FinTech & Financial ServicesColumbusJul 7, 2026$400K
ViyaMD Inc.AI software helps legal, claims and risk teams assess medical records.
HealthcareBeachwoodJul 6, 2026$5.0M
Vurvey Labs, Inc.AI models help brands explore ideas using insights from real people's experiences.
Artificial IntelligenceCincinnatiJun 30, 2026$21.9M
Drone Express, Inc.Drone delivery services for local businesses and their customers.
Aerospace & DefenseDaytonJun 26, 2026$2.7M
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Startups are the private companies counted as startups (see our startup funding data), placed by the address on their latest Form D. Registered-agent and virtual-office addresses (common in Delaware and Wyoming) are not counted as a location. Public companies, foreign issuers and business-combination filings are excluded.