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Ohio Innovation Fund

Ohio Innovation Fund, based in Ohio, backs generalist startups at Seed and Series A, leading rounds with checks from $500k to $10M, including Immuta and Stirling Ultracold.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$500K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Ohio Innovation Fund

2 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Bill BaumelManaging DirectorHe established the Ohio Innovation Fund in 2016.
Faith VoinovichPrincipalShe leads investments from research institutions and promotes venture capital accessibility.

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Writes $500K to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

ImmutaStirling UltracoldAwareEnable InjectionsAfferenceNiobiumGenetesisAlviereeFuseScriptDrop

In their words

Ohio Innovation Fund | Early-Stage Venture CapitalOhio Innovation Fund backs transformative founders building the industries of the future in AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, and life sciences.ohioinnovationfund.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed investors in Ohio11Series A investors in Ohio9Seed investors3020Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does Ohio Innovation Fund invest in?

Ohio Innovation Fund reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Ohio Innovation Fund invest?

Ohio Innovation Fund reports checks of $500K to $10M.

Does Ohio Innovation Fund lead rounds?

Yes. Ohio Innovation Fund says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Ohio Innovation Fund?

Bill Baumel (Managing Director).

Is Ohio Innovation Fund active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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