2025 Best Tech Startups in Ohio

February 6, 2025 thetechtribune

The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Ohio. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

Revenue potential
Leadership team
Brand/product traction
Competitive landscape

Additionally, all companies must be independent (unacquired), privately owned, at most 10 years old, and have received at least one round of funding in order to qualify.

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10. Finite State

Founded: 2017

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“We enable product security teams – the guardians of the connected world – to protect the devices we rely on every day through market-leading software threat, vulnerability, and risk management.

Finite State is the leading provider of product cyber security solutions for connected devices and embedded systems, including IoT, medical devices, and OT/ICS.”

9. Hometown

Founded: 2016

“Hometown is the trusted leader in digital ticketing for both K–12 and higher education serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. We have helped thousands of schools across the country seamlessly provide convenient digital ticketing options for their communities, families, and fans. HomeTown continues to grow our network of clients to include sporting organizations, community events, county fairs, and concert venues.

As a professional-level and fully-automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform includes easy-to-use purchasing options, scanning ticket redemption, custom box-offices, filtered reporting tools, customized seat maps for reserved seating, and season ticket packages.”

8. Seamless.AI

Founded: 2015

“Seamless.ai delivers the world’s best sales leads. Maximize revenue, increase sales and acquire your total addressable market instantly using artificial intelligence.”

7. Physna

Founded: 2015

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“Unlocking the value of your 3D models is what Physna is all about. Using proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology, Physna codifies 3D models into detailed data that is understandable by software applications. Our software bridges the gap between physical objects and digital code, driving lower costs and increased productivity in manufacturing while powering innovation in emerging technologies such as 3D printing, augmented reality and virtual reality.”

6. Loop

Founded: 2017

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“In a perfect world, Loop wouldn’t exist. If we had our way, we’d live in a world where we’re mindful about how we consume, we love every product we own, and we share values with the brands who create them. In reality, commerce isn’t perfect and often breaks. Loop creates second chances.

We’re starting by revolutionizing the post-purchase experience. We’ve taken one of the most fragile commerce interactions – returns – and turned it into something consumers actually love, and that deepens our connection to brands and products.

We take connection seriously on the inside, too. We’re building a work experience that allows you to Be A Human First and prioritizes empathy and wellbeing. We view Loop as a special place in your career to shape the future of an industry and become a better person while doing it. You can grow faster here in a shorter amount of time – we’ll give you space and trust you to fill it.”

5. Relevate Health Group

Founded: 2015

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“Relevate® Health is your OMNI KNOW-HOW® expert – delivering data-driven engagement and omnichannel activation for your targeted health care audiences, with local impact and national scale, to meet the demands of your brand. We offer precise customer-centric solutions and services with proven ROI you can trust.

Level Ex Games is now powered by Relevate Health. Level Ex Games delivers captivating medical video games that empower medical professionals to master new skills, increase clinical proficiency, improve patient outcomes, and increase medication access and adherence. Visit levelex.com for more information.”

4. 80 Acres Farms

Founded: 2015

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“Our founders, Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn’t what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—and they did it by creating a new kind of farm. One capable of producing an abundance of crop varieties year-round. Completely indoors. Grown with 100% renewable electricity. Without any pesticides or excessive food miles. Big vision, right? Well, they did it.
And they called it 80 Acres Farms.

Well, believe it. This farm is real. We call it 80 Acres Farms.

Fresher food awaits you.”

3. Astronomer

Founded: 2015

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“Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical analytics, AI, and software to life and is the company behind Astro, the industry-leading DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®. Astro accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and powers data-driven applications. Trusted by more than 700 of the world’s leading enterprises, Astronomer lets businesses do more with their data. To learn more, visit www.astronomer.io

Apache® and Apache Airflow® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation in the United States and/or other countries. No endorsement by the Apache Software Foundation is implied by the use of these marks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.”

2. Omni Fiber

Founded: 2022

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“Founded in 2022 and backed by one of the largest investment firms in the telecommunications industry and led by a leadership team with 80+ years combined industry experience, Ohio-based Omni Fiber provides 100% fiber-optic broadband Internet, TV, and Phone services to residential and business customers in the Midwestern United States. Omni Fiber offers symmetrical speeds of up to 2 Gbps, no hidden fees, no data caps, Premium Wi-Fi included, local customer service, and competitive pricing.”

1. Ultium Cells

Founded: 2020

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“Electricity is the future of transportation, powered by battery cells that are designed and manufactured by some of the brightest, most innovative people in the world. Ultium Cells is committed to using the most technologically advanced methods in the industry to produce the very best of those battery cells, now and for generations to come. But we need a team of forward-thinking folks with diverse skills and experiences to achieve that vision. We are looking for talented individuals ready to seize the opportunity to learn about and grow with the electric transportation industry.”