North Coast Ventures

North Coast Ventures is a Cleveland-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in business-to-business (B2B) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies. With a network of over 400 members, including leading investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, the firm is recognized as one of the largest single-chapter investor groups in the United States. Since its inception in 2006, North Coast Ventures and its members have deployed more than $90 million into 67 high-potential ventures.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on identifying and supporting innovative B2B SaaS companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer products, and mobility. By leveraging its extensive network, North Coast Ventures provides portfolio companies with access to intellectual capital and connections to corporate decision-makers, facilitating growth and market expansion. The firm actively engages in all stages of investment, from seed to growth, aiming to accelerate the development of its portfolio companies.

North Coast Ventures' portfolio includes companies such as Remesh, which offers live customer conversations at scale organized in real-time by AI; Axuall, providing digital wallet technology for the credentialed workforce; Employstream, an onboarding automation and candidate engagement platform for staffing; and Proformex, enhancing transparency in the life insurance industry through technology and automation. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of SaaS superstars in the B2B sector.