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Angel investors in Ohio

26 angel investors and angel groups based in Ohio, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 9 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 14 solo GPs, 9 syndicate leads and 3 angel groups. The median stated or estimated check is $435K–$600K.

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Who are the most active angel investors in Ohio?

Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Max Edward Brickman, Paul Corning, Benjamin D. Trumbull, Mark D. Shary and Mandy Mallott.

How many angel investors in Ohio are there?

26 on file, 9 with a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Angels writing personal checks rarely file anything with the SEC, so no list of angels is complete.

How much do angel investors in Ohio invest?

The median check is $435K–$600K, across 22 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

What do angel investors in Ohio invest in?

Healthcare (5), B2B Software (4) and Climate & Energy (1) lead, by angels focused on each.

  • Max Edward BrickmanSolo GP · Columbus, OH

    Named as the only individual (MANAGER OF HEARTLAND VENTURES GP II, LLC) on the Form D for Heartland Ventures S12 LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Mar 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 4 SPVs).

    Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Paul CorningSolo GP · Chardon, OH

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for WHC Ventures F18 2026, L.P., a $75M venture fund (Jun 2026).

    Seed, Series A · checks $750K–$2.25M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Benjamin D. TrumbullSolo GP · Worthington, OH

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Tamarind Hill Summit Fund, L.P., a $20M venture fund (Feb 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K

    HealthcareB2B Software
  • Mark D. SharySolo GP · Worthington, OH

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Tamarind Hill Summit Fund, L.P., a $20M venture fund (Feb 2026). Also a non-executive director at 5 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $200K–$600K

    HealthcareB2B Software
  • Mandy MallottSyndicate lead · Columbus, OH

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series Ohio State Early Investor Network 2025 - DASI Simulations Follow On, a $565K venture SPV (Jun 2026) (6 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$565K

    Healthcare
  • Samira MohamedSyndicate lead · Westerville, OH

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Ohio State Early Investor Network 2026 - Superb Bakehouse A Series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $140K venture SPV (Sep 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $140K

    Healthcare
  • Todd FedermanSyndicate lead · Strongsville, OH

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/director) on the Form D for North Coast Angel Fund V, LLC, a $2.6M venture SPV (May 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $2.6M

    E-commerce & RetailConsumer
  • Casey Dean ElamSyndicate lead · Waynesville, OH

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Chaos SPV, LLC, a $122K venture SPV (Feb 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $120K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • North Coast Angel FundAngel group · Strongsville, OH

    North Coast Angel Fund: listed as an ACA fund member; 1 Form D vehicle (latest North Coast Angel Fund V, LLC, filed 2026-05-12); its site describes the group.

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Accelerating AngelsAngel group · Dublin, OH

    Accelerating Angels: listed as an ACA network member; 1 Form D vehicle (latest Accelerating Angels Fund I, LLC, filed 2025-03-06); its site takes applications via form on the group's website.

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 71/70 AngelsAngel group · Columbus, OH

    71/70 Angels: listed as an ACA fund member; 1 Form D vehicle (latest 71/70 Angel Fund I, LLC, filed 2025-02-03); its site describes the group.

    Seed

    B2B Software
  • David L. ProbstSyndicate lead · Columbus, OH

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member) on the Form D for Ssfp-Ms SPV I, LLC, a $11.1M venture SPV (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $11.1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • William ManbySolo GP · Akron, OH

    Named as the only individual (William Manby is the Manager of the General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Interstate Fusion Ventures, LP, a $10M venture fund (Jun 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Climate & EnergyDeep Tech
  • Ryan HelonSolo GP · Columbus, OH

    Named as the only individual (Corporate Secretary of the Sole Member of the Issuer's Managing Member) on the Form D for 71/70 Angel Fund I, LLC, a $6M venture fund (Feb 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$200K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Tim SchigelSolo GP · Cincinnati, OH

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Refinery Venture Fund III, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Nov 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Media, Gaming & CreatorHealthcare
  • Scott JacobsSolo GP · Norwood, OH

    Named as the only individual (Executive Director of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for QCA Ffvii Ascent LLC, a venture fund (Jul 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Christina JohnsonSolo GP · Cincinnati, OH

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager) on the Form D for Fireroad Ventures Fund I, LLC, a $10M venture fund (May 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Anson FrericksSyndicate lead · Cincinnati, OH

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Athletic Capital SPV 1 LLC, a $650K venture SPV (Apr 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $650K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Cynthia EnglefieldSolo GP · Dublin, OH

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager) on the Form D for Accelerating Angels Fund I, LLC, a $3M venture fund (Mar 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Mary McCarthySolo GP · Dublin, OH

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager) on the Form D for Accelerating Angels Fund I, LLC, a $3M venture fund (Mar 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Federman ToddSyndicate lead · Strongsville, OH

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for North Coast Venture Fund III, L.P., a $1.2M venture SPV (Aug 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.23M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Donald J. LothropSyndicate lead · Mason, OH

    Named as one of two individuals (Executive Officer and Manager) on the Form D for NEW Vista Partners LLC, a $470K venture SPV (Mar 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $435K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Philip J. TammingaSyndicate lead · Mason, OH

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager) on the Form D for NEW Vista Partners LLC, a $470K venture SPV (Mar 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $435K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Will ZellSolo GP · Columbus, OH

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Zell Capital, a $50M venture fund (Sep 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    B2B Software
  • Brian ShimkoSolo GP · Cincinnati, OH

    Named as one of two individuals (Officer of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Maywic Select Investments 4 L.P., a $50M venture fund (Jul 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Frederic MayersonSolo GP · Cincinnati, OH

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Maywic Select Investments 4 L.P., a $50M venture fund (Jul 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Sector focus not yet verified

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