THE O.H.I.O. FUND
THE O.H.I.O. FUND is a Seed, Series C+, venture-capital and other fund in Ohio investing in AI, Developer Tools, Fintech, Healthcare, real-estate, growth-equity, venture-capital, technology, construction-tech, iot, automotive, rental-communities, optical-media, solar, transportation, beverages and growth-venture-capital.
- Stages
- Seed, Series C+, venture-capital, other
- Sectors
- AI, Developer Tools, Fintech, Healthcare, real-estate, growth-equity, venture-capital, technology, construction-tech, iot, automotive, rental-communities, optical-media, solar, transportation, beverages, growth-venture-capital
- Invests in
- Ohio
- Round role
- Follows on
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2024
- Assets under management
- $647M
- Website
- theohiofund.com
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
The O.H.I.O. Fund is a private investment firm established in 2024 with a mission to drive economic growth within Ohio. Headquartered in Cleveland, the fund aims to generate financial returns while strengthening Ohio's economy. Its strategy leverages Ohio's reindustrialization trends, targeting approximately 30% in real estate and infrastructure, 35% in growth equity for stable companies, and 30% in growth venture capital for technology companies with substantial revenue. An additional 5% is allocated to other Ohio-based funds or early-stage businesses. It aims to raise at least $500 million, with capital sourced from within Ohio. As of March 31, 2026, the fund reported $647 million in committed capital and has deployed $209 million since its launch in June 2024. The fund is registered as an Exempt Reporting Adviser (ERA).
Common questions
Does THE O.H.I.O. FUND invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. THE O.H.I.O. FUND lists Seed, Series C+, venture-capital and other among the stages it invests in.
Where does THE O.H.I.O. FUND invest?
THE O.H.I.O. FUND invests in Ohio.