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Overview
OH.io is a revenue-focused platform that helps software and AI startups grow recurring revenue. It operates a Revenue-as-a-Service model by building and managing dedicated go-to-market teams—sales, marketing, and demand-generation—who are OH.io employees based in Columbus and embedded with portfolio companies to drive pipeline, close deals, and scale revenue. Unlike traditional VC, OH.io provides hands-on commercial execution and takes a share of the revenue instead of requiring upfront equity, though it also runs a venture fund to selectively invest in portfolio companies. The company plans to support 100 startups over five years and create about 2,000 new tech jobs in Columbus, while building an ecosystem through The Grid, a physical innovation hub. Its first international member is Saporo, which expanded to North America with Ohio-based support.
About OH.io
Industries
Consulting
Venture Capital
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
2026
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- OH.io launched with 35-plus employees and plans 20 startups yearly.
- June 2026 Saporo partnership opens Columbus as a real U.S. commercialization beachhead.
- The Grid, scouted near Short North and Ohio State, strengthens founder gravity.
What critics are saying
- April 14, 2026 lawsuits from Schumann, Colón, and Metcalf allege fraud and breach.
- May 2026 countersuits alleging data deletion and $8 million waste poison recruiting credibility.
- If litigation exposes promised funding gaps, OH.io loses founder trust and collapses before scaling.
What makes OH.io unique
- OH.io’s Revenue-as-a-Service embeds Columbus GTM teams, aligning compensation directly with closed revenue.
- Ratmir Timashev backed OH.io with $100 million, funding patient expansion without LP pressure.
- Saporo joined in June 2026, validating cross-border North American market-entry execution.
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About OH.io
Industries
Consulting
Venture Capital
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
2026
OH.io is Hiring for 6 Jobs on Simplify!
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