We Help Entrepreneurs Build Great Companies
Rev1 is a unique venture studio that helps startups scale and corporates innovate. This is much more than funding—we provide the guidance, connections, and space they need to bring their ideas to market.
Who We Work With
ENTREPRENEURS
You have a breakthrough idea. We help you bring it to market and prepare to raise capital.
INVESTORS
Partner with Rev1 for first access to vetted, venture-ready startups with clear growth potential.
ENTREPRENEURS
You have a breakthrough idea. We help you bring it to market and prepare to raise capital.
INVESTORS
Partner with Rev1 for first access to vetted, venture-ready startups with clear growth potential.
Key Partners
Rev1 is supported by over 60 corporate, community and public-sector partners, including Ohio Third Frontier. We are proud to work with corporate, community, state, and investment partners to accelerate innovation within our region.
Learn MoreStartup Impact
Rev1 has helped launch hundreds of startups, positioning Columbus as the Midwest’s hub for startup growth. Supporting startups in raising capital is the key to a strong innovation economy.
Proven Experience
Our entrepreneurial-focused team has a lifetime of experience working within and with high-growth companies.
Our Core Values Drive Our Work
ENTREPRENEUR FOCUSED
We place the entrepreneur at the center of everything we do.
DUAL-IMPACT DRIVEN
We build companies that are sustainable leaders in their respective industries and that positively impact the prosperity of their communities.
INTEGRITY
We ensure transparency and intellectual honesty are at the core of every interaction.
COLLABORATION
We serve as a catalyst for partnerships that support a thriving startup environment.
PERSISTENT CURIOSITY
We foster an encouraging environment that is always learning, always asking questions and challenging assumptions.
INGRAINED INCLUSION
We reflect the diversity of our community, supporting access to entrepreneurship for ALL.
Startup Success Lives Here
Discover the power of connections, guidance, space, and funding. Join our venture development studio program, or take advantage of our Entrepreneur Toolkit, full of essential insights and strategies.
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