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Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund
Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund: John Glanzer's student-focused VC deploying Ohio manufacturing wealth into university-founded startups.
Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund
Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund is a non-profit venture capital firm based in Akron, Ohio. Founded in 2009, it invests in software applications, materials, medical technology, sensing, and automation technology sectors. The firm has made 3 investments, including a Convertible Note in Leaf Automation on September 23, 2022.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2019
AUM
$10M - $50M (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Akron
Corporate office
Akron, Ohio, United States
Additional offices
Elyria · Cleveland
Principals
John Glanzer
Founder & Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who is the founder of the Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund?
John Glanzer founded the fund in 2019, using proceeds from his family's manufacturing business sale. He serves as Managing Partner and oversees investment decisions (public record).
What is the investment strategy of the fund?
The fund targets early-stage companies founded by college students in Ohio, with check sizes from $25K to $250K. It focuses on sectors like enterprise software, healthcare, agritech, and education tech (per firm communications).
Does the fund accept external capital?
No. The Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund is fully funded by the Glanzer family's wealth and does not take limited partners (per public record).
What universities does the fund work with?
The fund partners with the University of Akron, Case Western Reserve University, and Cleveland State University for deal sourcing (per firm website press releases).
What notable investments has the fund made?
Confirmed portfolio companies include Root Insurance, an auto insurer that went public in 2021, and CoverMyMeds, a healthcare software firm acquired by McKesson in 2017 (per public filings and company announcements).
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The capital originates from the sale of a family-owned manufacturing business in Ohio, whose proceeds were redeployed into the venture fund (public record).
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