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We are an investor startup studio that combines capital and strategic services to help startups scale and corporates innovate. Based in the Midwest, and in the number one city for scaling startups, we align innovators and founders with corporate and research partners to access customers and markets, helping entrepreneurs build great companies. With a proven track record of identifying, guiding, and investing in high potential startups, we help companies solve real problems for markets in need of real solutions. We have more than $90MM in capital under management, providing a capital continuum from corporate and community partners, as well as the Ohio Third Frontier. We are proud to be named the most active VC in the Great Lakes region for the past three years in a row, according to PitchBook. For more information, visit us at www.rev1ventures.com.

3Bar Biologics is a cutting-edge biotech company that helps the agricultural value chain optimize their solutions for improving quantity and quality of crop production. 3Bar’s proprietary delivery method grows fresh microbes on-site to ensure farmers have the most viable and abundant beneficial microbes at the time of application. By partnering with innovative like-minded companies and research universities, 3Bar is delivering the highest quality and most cost-effective biological microbe solutions to drive profitability for the agriculture industry, while also reducing its dependence on synthetic chemicals.

Status quo manufacturing processes limit the advancement of polymer composite materials across critical component markets. Agile Ultrasonics is applying patented methods and building machinery that changes the way composite materials are formed. Our technology enables continuous run, void-free consolidation, tack and place, pre-consolidation, and full consolidation of polymer composites including CFRP, PEEK, PEK, PAEK, UHMWPE, nylons, and aramids. The advancements in ultrasonics that we are deploying open the door to curvilinear 3D shaping, 3D grading, and embedding of technologies between layers of composite materials.

ALC Innovations is a company that has developed BAR BRILLIANCE™, a green, eco-friendly multi-surface cleaner specifically formulated for professional restaurant use. This product is fragrance-free and contains no harsh chemicals, making it safe for various surfaces including glassware, windows, and tables. BAR BRILLIANCE™ not only cleans effectively but also reduces labor costs and cleaning time significantly, positioning the company as a leader in the restaurant cleaning product market. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, ALC Innovations aims to enhance customer satisfaction while promoting a safer cleaning environment.

Ambassador Software Works provides ApexAmenity, a SaaS solution used by hospitals to enhance patient satisfaction. ApexAmenity uses predictive models to identify a patient's top concerns, replacing a game of "20 questions" with a conversation focused on each patient's individual needs.

Armatus Bio is a precision pharmaceutical firm focused on genetic science and bioengineering, developing precision therapeutics through advanced engineering methodologies. Their innovative approach aims to deliver life-saving drugs more effectively and efficiently, transitioning precision treatments from research to mainstream care. With a commitment to disruptive therapeutic innovation, Armatus Bio leverages dynamic thinking and rigorous processes to create synergistic technologies that enhance patient outcomes and market position.

Asynt Solutions employs cutting-edge materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to engineer innovative products tailored for transportation infrastructure and heavy construction, aiming to enhance safety, worksite efficiency, and minimize environmental impacts. Our inaugural product line, the APE Barrier System, consists of composite temporary traffic barriers that have demonstrated the ability to absorb 50% more energy compared to traditional concrete portable barriers, all while weighing only 1/10th as much. This unique feature allows contractors to transport a significantly greater number of barriers per truck load, accelerating installation processes and ensuring job site safety. Additionally, it contributes to heightened safety for the public during highway travel. Learn more about the APE Barrier System on our website.

Conversations are the heart of every enterprise, and the unstructured data from collaboration platforms such as Slack, Teams, ServiceNow, Reddit, Qualtrics, and anywhere else where employees and customers talk has become the largest and fastest-growing data set across the enterprise. Managing this data set is a massive challenge for organizations. Enterprises are faced with unknown risks, lack of real-time visibility, missing context, and data sprawl leading to a lack of secure access and control of this sensitive data. Aware’s AI data platform addresses the risks and opportunities with managing this unstructured data. By securing the digital workplace and unlocking valuable business insights trapped inside this conversational data, businesses can improve operations, strengthen employee engagement, and deliver a better customer experience. The contextual intelligence that Aware delivers powers solutions spanning industries, departments, and technology channels.

Awareability Technologies enables businesses to gain new insights from analytics on data from anywhere in the physical world through the use of IoT technology. We provide information services customized for any data capture need, customized hardware and software that operate in ultra low-power and no-power situations, and IoT consulting services.

Basking is developing the first-in-class agent (BB-031) targeting Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) along with a direct acting reversal agent (BB-025) to immediately reverse the pharmacological effect of BB-031 in the event of bleeding. BB-031 is an RNA aptamer optimized for rapid onset of action and short duration of effect. Basking will initiate a Phase 2 trial in acute ischemic stroke in late 2023 and is exploring further application in pulmonary embolism in preclinical studies. The technology is based on two decades of translational research on RNA aptamers as therapeutic agents for cardiovascular diseases.

BeeHex is changing the way food is made by re-thinking food preparation and dispensing with its patent-pending 3D food printing and robotics systems. We value innovation, creative planning, and execution at all levels of our business.

Our vision is to empower people to pursue their dreams and ambitions with confidence. BOSA is a community-driven life management platform that amplifies word-of-mouth to help busy parents achieve their goals. Using SMS, browser, and mobile, BOSA helps parents achieve more in less time and effort by leveraging the knowledge, skills, and support of both their close circles and the broader BOSA community.