JumpStart

JumpStart was formed in 2003 in response to the need for job and wealth creation in Northeast Ohio, creating a unique partnership between public and private entities charged with creating economic transformation in the region through the growth of an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its mission is to unlock the full potential of diverse and ambitious entrepreneurs to economically transform entire communities.

JumpStart provides venture capital and intensive, high-impact assistance to diverse entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, working one-on-one to establish and achieve value-creating milestones of growth. Drawing from best practices and a decade of proven experience in venture development, JumpStart develops tailored solutions to help regional leaders and their communities more fully realize their entrepreneurial potential.