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We provide valuable services and crucial investment capital to help grow businesses.

Funding

JumpStart is an active venture capital investor, helping entrepreneurs access the funding they need to grow their high-potential startups.

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Services

Our personalized business assistance is designed to help startups and small businesses overcome the obstacles standing in the way of growth.

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Programs

Our structured programs fulfill specific needs for specific types of companies, while helping entrepreneurs focus on what really matters.

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Upcoming Events

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Monday
Apr. 22
SBIR Info Session
This workshop is focused on proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business…
Tuesday
Apr. 23
Hiring the Next Generation of Talent
Join the JumpStart Emerging Talent Network (ETN) for an informative workshop designed to give you…
Wednesday
Apr. 24
2019 Stark County Pitch Competition
Join us on Wednesday, April 24 to support ten Stark County entrepreneurs as they pitch…
Monday
Apr. 29
Start in CLE Founder Dinner
Talk shop and meet other local founders at Founder Dinner! Networking, discussion, advice, and fun!…
Thursday
May. 2
Raising a Better Round: A Conversation About Fundraising for Founders
Good startup fundraising rounds are planned out long before you’re sitting at the table with…
Thursday
May. 2
ASPIRE Cleveland 2019
Every year ASPIRE connects thousands of local dealmakers, including middle-market CEOs, top PE and VC…
Friday
May. 3
Innovation Libations
A partnership of Canton Work Space and Startup Stark, Innovation Libations is a monthly social…
Tuesday
May. 7
SBIR/STTR Funding through the NIH
The National Institute of Health is one of the nation's leading medical research agencies. The…
Thursday
May. 9
Northwest Ohio Pitch Competition
Join us on Thursday, May 9 to support ten Northwest Ohio entrepreneurs as they pitch their…
Thursday
May. 9
SunDown RunDown Business Pitch Event
Northeast Ohio is full of great entrepreneurial talent. If you have an idea and you…
Monday
May. 13
Founders Exchange: Aerial Photography & Drones
Join us to hear from startups that utilize drone technology for real estate marketing, land…
Tuesday
May. 14
Co-Founder Speed Dating
Have a startup idea but need someone to help you build it? Great at developing…

Our Companies

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From venture-backed tech startups to traditional small businesses, we work with hundreds of high-potential companies each year.