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Investments

29

Portfolio Exits

3

About JumpStart Ventures

JumpStart Ventures is an investment fund built to partner with entrepreneurs solving problems that need intelligent innovation and ambitious solutions.The fund invests in founders with humble invincibility and purposeful creativity launching companies that positively impact the world around them.

Headquarters Location

Illinois,

United States

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JumpStart Ventures Announces Chris Heivly as Keynote Speaker for Ohio VC Fest '23 and releases speaker lineup

Sep 12, 2023

News provided by Share this article Share toX CLEVELAND, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers of Ohio VC Fest, the state's highly anticipated venture capital summit, are excited to announce Chris Heivly, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of MapQuest, as the keynote speaker for Ohio VC Fest '23. The event will occur on October 11-12, 2023, at the Marriott Key Tower in Downtown Cleveland. JumpStart Ventures announces Chris Heivly, investor, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of MapQuest, as the keynote speaker for Ohio VC Fest '23. The event will be held October 11-12 in Downtown Cleveland. Published author and startup consultant, Heivly is the Managing Director of Build The Fort and a Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has more than two decades of experience building startup ecosystems, previously leading organizations including The StartUp Factory, Techstars Innovation and 77 Capital. With deep expertise in entrepreneurship, startup communities and venture capital, Chris Heivly will deliver inspiration and insights as the keynote speaker at Ohio VC Fest '23. "Chris has spent his entire career building things - from tech companies like MapQuest to accelerator programs and citywide tech ecosystems," said Jerry Frantz, President of JumpStart Ventures. "He brings groundbreaking insights from his experiences both in Ohio and across the country. We're excited to have Chris join Ohio VC Fest's impressive lineup of thought leaders on the forefront of innovation in fields including healthcare, fintech and corporate venture." Expert Speakers and Critical Conversations Ohio VC Fest will feature a roster of engaging panelists from diverse industries, ready to share their expertise, ideas, and innovative solutions, from healthcare and fintech to software and beyond. Some panelists include: Pete Wheeler, SVP - Healthcare and Insurance Vertical at Key Bank, Sue Tyler, Former CFO at Medical Mutual Michael Oakes, SVP of Research & Technology Management at Case Western Reserve University Kirk Ball, EVP & CIO at Giant Eagle Ryan Kean, CIO at Total Quality Logistics Charlie Lougheed, Founder of Cleveland-based Axuall One on One Meetups to Spark Partnerships At Ohio VC Fest '23, attendees can engage in exclusive one-on-one meetings curated based on industry focus, capital needs, and other criteria. Startup founders will deliver succinct elevator pitches to potential investment partners. Participants can learn from and connect with strategic partners to foster VC deal flow and efficiently grow their networks. Ohio VC Fest is a first-of-its-kind event in the state. It aims to provide Ohio-based founders access to capital and client connections and facilitate deal flow for institutional and corporate investors. Organizers will curate one-on-one meetings to cultivate new relationships and structured opportunities to explore potential partnerships and investments. Investors will be matched with pre-screened, capital-seeking entrepreneurs based on their stage, industry, and other key criteria. Organizers will also match investors with other investors and founders with other founders. Registrations for Ohio VC Fest '23 are now open. Secure your spot at the premier venture capital event of the year and join the ranks of investors, startups, and thought leaders shaping Ohio's innovation ecosystem. For more information about Ohio VC Fest '23 and to register, visit  OhioVCFest.com . About JumpStart Ventures JumpStart Ventures is a division of JumpStart Inc. investing in Seed and Series A-stage technology startups throughout Ohio and beyond. With four investment funds under management, the organization provides a capital continuum to startup founders as they move through critical growth phases. Financial returns generated by JumpStart Ventures help strengthen the competitiveness of Ohio's VC ecosystem, increasing capital access and resource connections for early-stage companies. As one of Ohio's most active seed-stage investors, the organization's investment activities have generated 2.5X+ returns-to-date via nationally recognized exits. To learn more, visit  JumpStart. VC . About Ohio VC Fest '23 Ohio VC Fest '23 is a groundbreaking event celebrating technology, innovation, and investment in the Ohio region. With a focus on fostering connections, driving economic growth, and showcasing Ohio as a hub for tech startups and venture capital investments, it promises high-impact networking and inspiring insights to propel Ohio's technology and innovation landscape forward. The agenda includes curated 1:1 meetings, engaging sessions, panel discussions, workshops, pitch showcases and more. JumpStart Ventures is presenting the event in partnership with CincyTech, Rev1 Ventures, Ohio X and supporting sponsors, including Case Western Reserve University, Thompson Hine, KeyBank, JobsOhio, Taft and many more. SOURCE JumpStart Ventures

JumpStart Ventures Investments

29 Investments

JumpStart Ventures has made 29 investments. Their latest investment was in Axuall as part of their Series B - II on July 7, 2023.

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JumpStart Ventures Investments Activity

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Date

Round

Company

Amount

New?

Co-Investors

Sources

7/11/2023

Series B - II

Axuall

$7M

No

3

5/30/2023

Seed VC - II

UnifyWork

$3M

No

4

5/18/2023

Series B

Axuall

$20M

Yes

2

4/25/2023

Seed VC

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$99M

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10

4/6/2023

Seed VC

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$99M

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10

Date

7/11/2023

5/30/2023

5/18/2023

4/25/2023

4/6/2023

Round

Series B - II

Seed VC - II

Series B

Seed VC

Seed VC

Company

Axuall

UnifyWork

Axuall

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Amount

$7M

$3M

$20M

$99M

$99M

New?

No

No

Yes

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Co-Investors

Sources

3

4

2

10

10

JumpStart Ventures Portfolio Exits

3 Portfolio Exits

JumpStart Ventures has 3 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was mPulse Mobile on January 10, 2022.

Date

Exit

Companies

Valuation
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Acquirer

Sources

1/10/2022

Acq - Fin

$99M

1

7/9/2020

Acquired

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$99M

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10

10/23/2017

Acquired

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$99M

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10

Date

1/10/2022

7/9/2020

10/23/2017

Exit

Acq - Fin

Acquired

Acquired

Companies

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Valuation

$99M

$99M

$99M

Acquirer

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Sources

1

10

10

JumpStart Ventures Team

3 Team Members

JumpStart Ventures has 3 team members, including current Founder, Managing Partner, Shradha Agarwal.

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Work History

Title

Status

Shradha Agarwal

Social Venture Partners, Blueprint Health, and Outcome Health

Founder, Managing Partner

Current

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Name

Shradha Agarwal

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Work History

Social Venture Partners, Blueprint Health, and Outcome Health

Title

Founder, Managing Partner

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Status

Current

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