We Help Entrepreneurs Build Great Companies

Rev1 is a unique venture development 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.

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Who We Work With

ENTREPRENEURS

You have a breakthrough idea. We have the resources to help prepare it for market.

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CORPORATES

Partner with Rev1 to engage with the startups transforming your industry and business.

INVESTORS

Why a growing national investor network values our portfolio.

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.

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Startup Impact

Rev1 has invested in 130+ startups, positioning Columbus as the Midwest’s hub for startup growth. Funding startups is the foundation of an innovation economy.

 

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$5.4B
Total Startup Impact Capital + Revenue + Exits
$390MM
in Client Capital Attracted
130+
Companies Funded

Proven Experience

Our entrepreneurial-focused team has a lifetime of experience working within and with high-growth companies.

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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 impacts 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.

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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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