What does Focus Fund invest in?

Focus Fund invests in Medtech at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Which geographies does Focus Fund focus on?

Focus Fund focuses on United States, and is headquartered in USA.

What is Focus Fund's typical check size?

Focus Fund typically writes checks of $0.5M to $2M.

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Focus Fund

Cultivate(MD)

VC$50MCo-investsLeads rounds

Fund Size

$50M

Check Size

$0.5M→$2.0M

Location

🇺🇸USA

Links

Website

Investment Thesis

The Focus Fund backs underrepresented founders in Ohio building scalable tech businesses, emphasizing early-stage companies that have validated product-market fit to drive regional economic growth and innovation through targeted capital and support.

About Focus Fund

JumpStart Ventures' Focus Fund invests in high-potential tech companies led by underrepresented entrepreneurs located in Ohio. The fund targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies with some demonstration of product-market fit, typically raising $500K-$2M rounds. Technology focus areas include B2B software and related sectors.

Sectors

Medtech

Stages

pre-seedseed

Geographic focus

United States

Verified 28 May 2026 · Sources: company website, Fusion42 review

Frequently asked questions

What does Focus Fund invest in?: Focus Fund invests in Medtech at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Which geographies does Focus Fund focus on?: Focus Fund focuses on United States, and is headquartered in USA.
What is Focus Fund's typical check size?: Focus Fund typically writes checks of $0.5M to $2M.