Building Great Companies: Inside Our 2025 Impact
Every year, we see ideas take shape, teams grow, and companies emerge with the potential to transform industries and communities.
In 2025, that momentum accelerated. Rev1-supported startups generated $174M in revenue and contributed to $718.1M in total economic impact.
These results reflect the strength of our founders and the ecosystem that supports them.
In this year’s report, our CEO and Board Chair reflect on the progress made and the continued commitment to building what comes next.
The progress shared in this report is the product of many people working together—teams, institutions, and community members—who make Columbus an important hub for entrepreneurship in the Midwest. Looking ahead, our commitment remains the same: to provide founders with the resources, guidance, and community they need to turn promise into impact. – Tom Walker and Sue Zazon
To our entrepreneurs, partners, investors, and team members: thank you for contributing to this momentum. Together, we are shaping the next chapter of growth, innovation, and opportunity in Central Ohio.
From early-stage founders validating ideas to scaling companies ready to raise capital, our work is focused on helping entrepreneurs build stronger, more scalable businesses.
Read the full 2025 Impact Report to explore the complete story.
