
For Founders
- Access capital and funding opportunities
- Showcase your startup to key decision-makers
- Build meaningful relationships across the venture ecosystem

Join more than 800 attendees, including 300+ tech founders, 150+ venture investors, angel groups, corporate innovation leaders, and startup ecosystem champions for two action-packed days of deal flow, conversations, and insight into what's next for venture in Ohio and beyond.
Last year's event brought together some of the nation's most active investors from the Midwest and the coasts, along with promising startups from pre-seed to Series A and beyond.
This year is even bigger, with more founders, more investors, and more opportunities to engage with the people and companies driving the region's innovation economy forward.




Founders & Tech Entrepreneurs
VCs and Angel Investors
Corporate and University Innovation Leaders
State Leaders & Policy Makers
Advisors & Consultants
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Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
Located just steps away from the Huntington Convention Center, the Downtown Cleveland Marriott at Key Tower is the official hotel partner of JumpStart VC Fest.
Book your stay by September 7, to take advantage of the special $259/night group rate. Limited rooms available.
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