$6.1M in expenses

Entrepreneurial services (esp) and investing:as the state of ohio desires technology company growth as part of its economic development plan, jumpstart INC performs both the function to prepare venture investable companies for capital, and functions as a regional venture investor. Through the combination of both functions, tech companies can establish and achieve early stage captial so that their impact to the region will contribute to the alleviation of economic decline.jumpstart conducts investment activities to supplement state and local government economic and job development investment and other programs directed at encouraging the initiation of growth, maturation, and expansion of small businesses with a potential for providing enhanced employment opportunities and thereby contributing to an economic revitalization of northern ohio. Jumpstart often bundles guidance from experienced venture partners with its seed investment capital. Early-stage investment from jumpstart allows these innovative companies to complete product prototypes, conduct early marketing campaigns, and add key members. Similarly, the strategic and operational guidance from venture partners enables innovation-oriented entrepreneurs to hit key growth milestones, advance through stages of the business, and attract follow-on funding. Through fiscal year 2024, jumpstart has invested $107.2m in 183 portfolio companies whose business activities were determined to be consistent with the goals of the economic revitalization program. With regard to accelerating growth, client and portfolio companies receive intensive technical support from the jumpstart team. Venture partners and mentors are assigned to a client company to provide guidance to help ensure that key milestones are met. Jumpstart advisors have:1) connected jumpstart's client and portfolio companies with hundreds of resources, including subject matter experts, board members, management team members, and potential customers.2) enabled jumpstart client and portfolio companies to meet individual milestones, including finalizing intellectual property, securing follow-on capital, building internal systems, and developing strategic partner and client relationships.

$1.1M in expenses

Outreach and education:is a significant and critical segment of jumpstart's overall economic revitalization programs. The jumpstart outreach and education program's continuous presentation of networking events, seminars, and published articles both in traditional and electronic media combine to build a greater appreciation of the importance of entrepreneurship to the northern ohio regional economy.the activities of outreach and education are directed to supporting networks of investors, advisors, and professional service firms to encourage an increase in the number of successful high-potential entrepreneurial ventures in northern ohio and thereby enhance the economic revitalization of the region.through these efforts, jumpstart seeks to build awareness of services to companies that need and qualify for support.jumpstart's media outreach and events continually inform and educate ohio's entrepreneurs, giving visibility to the success of entrepreneurial ventures and providing support to enable a thriving entrepreneurial community. From 7/1/23 through 06/30/24, jumpstart: 1) communicated with more than 55,700 email subscribers and more than 35,500 social media followers, highlighting entrepreneurial successes as well as events for networking and learning.2) achieved 675 total media mentions highlighting client success stories and sharing valuable information so regional enterpreneurs can access the capital, services, and connections they need to grow. These stories reached audiences throughout the country and highlighting client success stories.3) hosted 15 in-person and 18 virtual events empowering entrepreneurs to build critical resource connections in person and 18 virtual events empowering entrepreneurs to build critical resource connections and increase their knowledge and expertise in subject matter necessary to starting and growing an early-stage venture or successful business.to enhance the coverage of this series, many of these events and conversations are recorded and made available as podcasts, video spotlights, and other content. Through 06/30/24, there have been more than 37,200 podcast downloads from jumpstart channels and more than 36,000 video views on jumpstart's youtube channel. Overall, there were more than 88,700 unique visitors to jumpstart websites in fiscal year 2024.

$14.5M in expenses

Network advisors & economic development:as a nonprofit organization supporting startup companies across a range of sectors on critical business challenges, jumpstart leverages a network of subject matter experts to deliver high-quality guidance to early-stage ventures that may not otherwise have access to this level of support. This targeted assistance significantly enhances the likelihood of success for participating companies across the region. This program serves as a strategic component of broader economic revitalization efforts. By facilitating initial connections and providing early momentum, it plays a pivotal role in advancing the development of high-potential businesses and fostering regional economic growth.this network of individuals provides education and information to individuals concerning the development and operation of small businesses in northern ohio to encourage the initiation, expansion, growth, and maturation of both new and existing small businesses, which can provide employment opportunities and thereby aid in alleviating unemployment, community deterioration and economic distress in northern ohio and enhancing the economic revitalization of the area. Network advisors comprise the program that concentrates on assisting technology-based nascent companies and small businesses with growth interest and potential. Jumpstart's staff, mentors, and network of advisors guide northern ohio's high-potential entrepreneurs, assisting founders in creating and articulating high-growth strategic and operational plans, accessing investment funds, and moving their businesses toward key milestones. Network advisors, mentors, and entrepreneurs-in-residence are successful serial entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, industry experts, and/or former ceos with significant experience. The overall advisory program is a vital aspect in the goal of helping to revitalize the economic environment of northern ohio. Jumpstart believes that the availability of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and executives to startup companies is critical to success. The guidance of early-stage entrepreneurial endeavors provides insight and knowledge and generally broadens the vision of the entrepreneur. Jumpstart believes in accelerating the growth of regional startups and small businesses because it is a critical component of building and sustaining a healthy economy. These firms hold great promise for the region so jumpstart is focused on growing the businesses that can employ much larger numbers. There is a critical gap in funding and support for early-stage, economically disadvantaged, high-potential businesses that could become large companies that create jobs, wealth, and prosperity. Through economic initiatives, jumpstart provides assistance tailored to the specific needs of these historically underserved communities to guide high-impact businesses seeking to raise capital from private investors to become larger-scale national and international firms. Advisors also assist targeted businesses situated in the urban centers of northern ohio.