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The Ohio State startup portfolio is growing and making waves in the way the world lives. Ohio State’s startup portfolio is creating change in many industries, including healthcare, information technology, materials, transportation, agribusiness and more.

Ohio State Startup Success

Startups evolving from Ohio State technology are showing promise through success.

  • Active companies: through June 2019, there are approximately 90 active companies that have been spun out of university technology
  • Follow-on investments: Ohio State startups have raised more than $425 million in outside capital.
  • Exits: startups from the Ohio State portfolio have been acquired by global companies, including AveXis and Celenex.
Learn more about the companies in the Ohio State startup portfolio.

Ohio State Startups Catalog

The Ohio State startup portfolio is growing and making waves in the way the world lives. Ohio State’s startup portfolio is creating change in many industries, including healthcare, information technology, materials, transportation, agribusiness and more. Search our online database of current startups in Ohio State's portfolio.  

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Connect with our new ventures team to learn more about investing in Ohio State startups.

Senior Director, Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship

Cheryl Turnbull


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Manager, Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship

Kate Schulhaus, PhD


Grants & Contracts Specialist

Corine St. Gelais


Senior Analyst

Lauryn Betterton


Data Specialist

Malin Bryson


Director, Entrepreneurial Programs

Scott Griffin


Student Engagement & Communications Coordinator

Sarah Wharmby


Director of Entrepreneurial Education

Caroline Crisafulli

Executive Assistant to Cheryl Turnbull

Musson Katie

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