Portfolio Companies

JumpStart's investments and portfolio companies have navigated through the JumpStart application and due diligence process and emerged with investments. JumpStart is proud to have invested in them and partner with them to add value along their path to growth.

If you are interested in finding out about job opportunities with any of our portfolio companies or clients, please refer to the list of job openings.

  • Cleantech

  • Healthcare

  • Information Technology

  • Business & Consumer Products & Services

    • ABSMaterials
      ABSMaterials

      develops reactive glass products and nanosands for remediation or site-cleanups of volatile organic and related spills, plumes or gas discharge.

    • Echogen Power Systems
      Echogen Power Systems

      develops and manufactures the Thermafficient™ engine, which recovers thermal energy from a wide variety of sources and transforms this energy into useable power and heat.

    • MAR Systems
      MAR Systems

      provides proprietary processes for the removal of metal contaminants from water and industrial fluid waste streams through the use of recycled alumina catalysts - transforming waste alumina catalysts into a major contributor for improving our environment.

    • Myers Motors
      Myers Motors

      develops, manufactures, and sells the most affordable all-electric vehicle in America today.

    • Phycal
      Phycal

      is developing and commercializing systems for growing algae and harvesting commercially viable energy products from the biomass: primarily algal oil (also called lipids) and methane gas.

    • Contained Energy
      Contained Energy

      is developing direct carbon fuel cells (DCFC) – fuel cells that use carbon rather than hydrogen as fuel. DCFCs directly convert readily available carbon fuels, generate distributed power that will be cost competitive with the grid, and realize considerable environmental benefits relative to current combustion technologies.

    • Catacel
      Catacel

      creates high-performance, low cost catalytic heat exchange and reactor solutions.

    • MesoCoat
      MesoCoat

      is an advanced materials company offering nanocomposite coatings and focused arc coating systems to industry.

    • Wireless Environment
      Wireless Environment

      designs light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products that improve the convenience and energy efficiency of current lighting solutions.

    • RSP Tooling
      RSP Tooling

      has commercialized a process for manufacturing dies and molds by spraying atomized molten tool steel onto a cast ceramic negative mold.

    • Stanton Advanced Ceramics
      Stanton Advanced Ceramics

      develops, produces, and markets leading refractory technologies for global molten processing companies.

    • Aria Analytics
      Aria Analytics

      has a novel platform analytical technology used to characterize liquids in industry and medical testing.

    • Delta Plant Technologies
      Delta Plant Technologies

      , located in Akron, Ohio, is developing and commercializing an alternative source of rubber for the $10B natural rubber market.

    • AMTI
      AMTI

      is developing and commercializing a line of high-tech, energy-curable, nanoparticle dispersions and coatings.

    • CerviLenz
      CerviLenz

      is an innovative tool that measures vaginal cervical length objectively to help identify women at risk for preterm labor during pregnancy.

    • ChanRx
      ChanRx

      is a Cleveland-based drug development company focused on the commercialization of repurposed drug candidates.

    • CoverMyMeds LLC
      CoverMyMeds LLC

      is a fast-growing healthcare technology and services company in Northeast and Central Ohio.

    • Checkpoint Surgical
      Checkpoint Surgical

      provides physicians with medical devices to locate, evaluate, and protect nerves and muscles in surgical procedures for better patient outcomes.

    • Great Lakes Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
      Great Lakes Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

      is a clinical stage company focused on developing and commercializing products that prevent infections associated with indwelling catheters.

    • Synapse Biomedical, Inc.
      Synapse Biomedical, Inc.

      is a northeast Ohio based medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of minimally invasive neurostimulation technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative impairments.

    • Thermalin Diabetes, Inc.
      Thermalin Diabetes, Inc.

      based in Cleveland and built on technology developed by Dr. Michael A. Weiss at Case Western Reserve Medical School, Thermalin Diabetes Incorporated is developing clinically-superior, second generation, insulin analogs for the rapidly-growing $12 billion insulin market.

    • Neuros Medical, Inc.
      Neuros Medical, Inc.

      , a Cleveland, Ohio-based neurostimulation company, is focused on developing neurostimulation therapies for unmet needs to patients worldwide.

    • TheraVasc, Inc.
      TheraVasc, Inc.

      is dedicated to reducing the risk, cost, and time associated with drug development by focusing on developing repurposed drugs for unserved vascular disease markets.

    • CardioInsight Technologies
      CardioInsight Technologies

      is commercializing a breakthrough technology that will significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of a number of critical heart conditions.

    • MAX Endoscopy Inc.
      MAX Endoscopy Inc.

      designs, manufactures and markets innovative endoscopic accessory devices in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy.

    • Juventas Therapeutics
      Juventas Therapeutics

      is a Cleveland Clinic spin-off company developing novel regenerative therapies for cardiovascular disease.

    • VasoLux MicroSystems
      VasoLux MicroSystems

      has developed a novel diagnostic imaging system to help surgeons identify later-stage osteoarthritis patients who are best suited for cartilage repair procedures or joint replacement surgery.

    • Freedom Meditech, Inc.
      Freedom Meditech, Inc.

      is a developmental stage medical device company focused on the commercialization of novel technologies for the management of diabetes.

    • AnalizaDx, LLC
      AnalizaDx, LLC

      is a Cleveland-based cancer diagnostics company that has developed and is presently commercializing a proprietary platform technology to improve cancer detection, diagnosis, progression, and prognosis.

    • Tursiop Technologies, LLC.
      Tursiop Technologies, LLC.

      is developing revolutionary MRI coil devices utilizing proprietary nanotechnology, which will produce higher image quality and faster scan times resulting in a significant boost of the functional capabilities of any installed MRI system.

    • Telerad Express
      Telerad Express

      provided remote daytime and nighttime radiology interpretations, performed within rapid turnaround times, by highly specialized radiologists.

    • OnShift
      OnShift

      is a leading provider of integrated employee scheduling and communications technology to optimize labor utilization and control labor costs for employers with shift based workforces.

    • Electron Database Company
      Electron Database Company

      is building advanced software technology designed to dramatically improve the performance of enterprise applications, data warehouses, and cloud computing infrastructures.

    • PreEmptive Solutions, Inc.
      PreEmptive Solutions, Inc.

      is a developer of software "obfuscation" and size reduction products designed to help businesses secure their intellectual property assets.

    • iGuiders
      iGuiders

      develops solutions to improve online search and lead generation for complex products and services.

    • InSeT Systems LLC
      InSeT Systems LLC

      is dedicated to commercializing an inertial tracking system for underground mines.

    • Melody Management
      Melody Management

      is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company developing digital music services that help independent artists manage their music careers online.

    • Ayalogic
      Ayalogic

      has been providing voice software products to help businesses increase the effectiveness of their communications while driving down costs since 2002.

    • Knotice
      Knotice

      maximizes the ROI of direct digital marketing – interactive marketing communications that can be addressed to a specific individual – through process automation, increased relevance and improved performance.

    • Inspiron Logistics
      Inspiron Logistics

      develops and sells a proprietary Wireless Emergency Notification System ("WENS").

    • Banyan Technology
      Banyan Technology

      has a unique web native solution creates and maintains direct and instantaneous connections between manufacturers and distributors and their freight carriers.

    • Inspherion
      Inspherion

      is a business intelligence software company that uses proprietary database search and analytical tools to help R&D intensive companies enhance their strategic planning processes.

    • ComSense Technology, Inc.
      ComSense Technology, Inc.

      manufactures innovative high temperature pressure sensors that enable more precise control of diesel, gasoline and turbine engines in harsh environments.

    • FLX Micro
      FLX Micro

      manufactures silicon carbide-based pressure sensors designed to work in harsh (i.e. corrosive and/or very high temperature) environments.

    • Embrace Pet Insurance
      Embrace Pet Insurance

      is an early-stage e-commerce insurance company selling pet health insurance direct to pet owners, primarily via the internet.

    • STACK Media
      STACK Media

      is the nation’s leading producer and distributor of sports performance, training and lifestyle content for high school athletes and the high school sports community.

    • VeriShot
      VeriShot

      (formerly known as Charitee) is a leading provider of automated hole-in-one systems for golf courses.

    • DIY Real Estate Solutions
      DIY Real Estate Solutions

      , acquired by Yardi Systems in May 2010, is the developer of highly intuitive, web-based property management software solutions designed specifically for the independent rental owner and manager of apartment units or single-family dwellings.

    • HF Food Technologies
      HF Food Technologies

      (formerly Heritage Fare) develops, manufactures and markets innovative food technologies that enhance food flavor while minimizing fat content.

    • CoupAd
      CoupAd

      offers in-store merchandising services and programs for urban consumers and retailers.