Ohio Investment Network

Entrepreneurs - How It Works

We have created a database of Ohio investors who are regular investors in Ohio startups and businesses requiring capital. Our site also gives you access to investors from our partner sites in New York, Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania. We charge no commission and our rates are low, so the cost to you of finding investment can be as little as $149.

We offer a fast and easy process to get your business proposal in front of investors:

Step 1: Register as an Entrepreneur

The first step in reaching investors through the Ohio Investment Network is to register. This involves answering a few questions about yourself in our one page registration form. It is free to register and the process only takes a few minutes. What are you waiting for? Register here.

Step 2: Create A Proposal

Once you have registered, you can then login and create an investment proposal. We don't ask you for a detailed business plan, only that you answer questions that investors need to know in order to do initial due diligence on your idea and your business. When you are ready to activate your proposal, a staff member will do a final review prior to releasing the proposal to investors.

Step 3: Find Matching Investors

Once your proposal is approved, our system will cross reference your proposal information with investor preferences to determine which investors should be notified about your proposal.

Step 4: Make Contact

Once your proposal is distributed to investors, you will be notified if an investor is interested in your proposal. Please be aware that we are a match-making service only. We receive no commissions so our rates for helping you find investors can remain low. Our system gives you access to contact information of interested investors, however, we do not become involved in due diligence, negotiations, or deal structuring between you and any interested investors.

Payment Options

Option 1 Submit your investment proposal for free using our Basic Services package. When our online matching service finds an investor interested in your opportunity, you can then contact the investor by upgrading to our Referral Services or Premium Services packages. Your proposal remains active for 180 days and all investor contacts are included in the price of the upgrade packages, no matter how many of them there are. Please Note: If you submit your investment proposal for free, it must be 100% anonymous.

Option 2 Alternatively you can pay an upfront fee for one of our two higher grade packages (Referral Services, Premium Services) and take advantage of our enhanced services. This will increase your chances of finding investment by allowing you easier and faster access to interested investors and the use of the many premium services discussed on our rates page.

Ohio Investors

United States > Ohio

I am a physician-scientist (M.D., and Ph.D.), with clinical board certifications in anatomic pathology, neuropathology, and clinical informatics. Through clinical informatics, I have become quite proficient in data science, business intelligence, and machine learning, and am hoping to expand these skills to other areas. I am highly proficient in English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages, and have lived throughout the United States and Europe. I am hoping to meet entrepreneurs with great ideas in which I can work with them to bring my background in science, medicine, and data analytics, to help them develop their business as a partnership.

$0 to $25,000

United States > Ohio

Finance professional with CFA designation. Full-time job is advising private business owners on their business transition options and capital solutions at a major bank.

$500 to $50,000

United States > Ohio

Individual investor, married and father of one child, with a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in communication, owner of two companies I have more than 10 years in leadership positions in international companies and organizations and I am looking for profitable companies to invest between 5,000 to 100,000 as a silent investor.

$1,000 to $1,000,000

United States > Ohio

Operations specialist with a strong background in leading and developing key functions, including staff scheduling, forecasting telecommunications and product fulfillment. Individual investor.

$10,000 to $250,000

United States > Ohio

With 25 years of experience in finance, I bring a deep understanding of business operations, financial strategy, and capital management. Over my career, I’ve worked with companies of all sizes, from startups to established firms, helping them optimize their financial structure, secure funding, and scale efficiently. My expertise spans financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic investments. I understand the unique challenges entrepreneurs face and the importance of smart, sustainable growth. As an investor, I’m not just a source of capital—I offer guidance, mentorship, and a network of connections to help businesses thrive. My hands-on approach ensures that I’m actively involved in driving value while allowing entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best. I’m committed to supporting growth, innovation, and long-term success, making me the right partner for your business. Let’s work together to turn your vision into reality.

$5,000 to $50,000

United States > Ohio

I am interested in finding smart investment opportunities. Looking for mainly advisory or silent. I am an individual investor.

$10,000 to $50,000

United States > Ohio

I'm a serial entrepreneur that has built and sold 2 companies. I'm looking to put some of my capital to work.

$100,000 to $5,000,000

United States > Ohio

Experienced entrepreneur with a extensive background in hospitality, real esate and marketing.

$25,000 to $750,000