JumpStart Ventures announced that founder and investor registration for VCFest 2026 closes on September 7.

JumpStart Ventures is a top-performing Venture Investor with a 20-year legacy of investing. We empower innovation through multiple funds, managed collectively to provide a continuum of capital from Pre-seed, Seed to Series A and beyond. With more than $140M under management, we have invested in over 180 high-potential, early-stage startups throughout Ohio and the Midwest by providing critical resources, industry connections, and high-impact capital. We back bold start-ups who strive to generate exponential returns and transform the tech ecosystem, focusing in areas such as software, healthcare IT, biotechnology and more.