The Impact of Innovation

Rev1 Ventures helps entrepreneurs and innovators build great companies. This report tells the story of the innovators we work with who have created transformative, scalable technologies that are making positive impacts on people’s lives.

*Jobs Created & Retained metric measures client full time employees. Note that this metric is understated, as the majority of job growth occurs once clients outgrow Rev1 services and stop reporting data.

In the Community 

Each year we support more than 100 entrepreneurs through community education that fosters new ideas and encourages early product market validation. On average, 50%+ of the companies completing our pipeline programs have diverse leaders.

Enterprise Software and Advanced Technologies

Our region is powering the next wave of high-tech innovators. Click below to read their stories. 

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Improving the way we work

Our clients are scaling, solving big problems, and creating lasting impact in industries across the globe. 

Bringing technology from idea to reality

Rev1 supports companies bringing advanced technologies to market, including advanced materials, alternative energy, advanced manufacturing, sensors, hardware, food and agriculture technologies.

Life Sciences

Rev1 serves as an important commercialization partner to The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital to bring groundbreaking healthcare innovations to market. This includes therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, gene therapy and pharmaceuticals.

Innovating Life-Changing Technologies

With more technologies in clinical trials than ever before, 2024 saw nearly $600 million in funding go to support promising innovations in our region. The momentum is building, and technologies in our backyard are providing vital, life-changing outcomes.

Venture Capital

The Rev1 Capital team knows what it takes to support sustainable companies—through recessions, rising interest rates, and market shifts. We’re proud of the success of our more than 140 portfolio companies.

Supporting the Most Promising Companies

Talent Pipeline

By supporting the development of a strong talent pipeline, we help ensure that the next generation of leaders and innovators stays in our region, driving sustainable growth and long-term impact.

Connecting Talent At All Levels

Our work strengthens Columbus’ talent pipeline – from interns who turn into fulltime team members, to recruitment and placement of executive-level talent and mentors who fill critical skill gaps and make lasting connections.

Partnerships

Through tailored innovation strategies and hands-on collaboration, Rev1 brings together corporate partners, funding collaborators, and vetted service providers to create a dynamic ecosystem where startups thrive.  

Building a high-value network

Our network of strategic partners are helping to fuel market-driven solutions, create high-value jobs, and drive breakthrough advancements.

Rev1 Labs 

Rev1 Labs is not just a workspace – it’s a heart of innovation and a launchpad for startups on the rise, bringing peers together to unlock new opportunities and scale faster than ever.

Future of Innovation Space

In 2024 we announced exciting plans to create two new innovation spaces to serve startups and spinouts in our region. The first to be developed in “Software Alley” downtown is The Studio by Rev1. Funded with support from the City of Columbus, it will be Rev1’s new headquarters and a place to deliver our services to support startups and scale ups. The second space to be developed in partnership with The Ohio State University will focus on supporting spinouts with new modern wet labs and acceleration offerings in the Carmenton district.

Rev1 Leadership Team

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our leadership team for their unwavering commitment, strategic vision, and steadfast support. Their guidance has been instrumental in driving our mission forward and ensuring that we continue to create meaningful impact for the founders and innovators we serve.