JobsOhio Ventures

JobsOhio Ventures (JOV) is a $270 million evergreen family of venture funds and the venture capital arm of JobsOhio, Ohio's private, nonprofit economic development corporation. Established in 2020 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the firm focuses on direct, early-stage co-investments (primarily Series A) in high-growth technology, healthcare, and life sciences companies with strategic ties to Ohio. JOV provides frictionless co-investment capital, typically ranging from $250,000 to $3 million, and leverages its extensive statewide network to connect founders with corporate partners, research institutions, and co-investors. Its healthcare portfolio is heavily built around commercializable intellectual property from leading Ohio institutions like the Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve University, and Nationwide Children's Hospital.