Rocket Ventures looks for businesses that clearly demonstrate a desire and potential to grow rapidly. We target early stage companies that can achieve full-scale commercialization, scalable to $30-50 million in annual revenues in six to eight years.
If you are ready to take your business to the next level, fill out our client intake form to begin the process.
The Rocket Ventures team works to:
- Identify early-stage, high-potential technology companies
- Deliver capital resources, business knowledge, and technical expertise
- Position client companies to receive other available financing
- Speed up the process of bringing new technology to the market
- Generate wealth for investors and northwest Ohio
The Rocket Ventures Mission, Vision and Goals
Mission: To expand the existing economic base while transforming and diversifying our regional economy
Vision: To grow attract and support high-technology business with the potential to create wealth and high paying jobs; thereby, advancing a technology-based economy.
Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG): Northwest Ohio and the adjoining Michigan region will be recognized as a premier global location for business and a leader in knowledge-based economic growth by providing comprehensive business consulting services and early stage funding.
Key Goals and Objectives
PROMOTE OUR REGIONAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
- Supporting technology and manufacturing development.
- Aggressive local and national awareness advertising campaign.
ATTRACT INVESTMENT IN TARGETED INDUSTRY CLUSTERS:
- Leverage public, academic and private investment for growth.
- Focus on manufacturing, research and development.
MAXIMIZE ECONOMIC VALUE OF BUSINESS EXPANSION:
- Proactively promoting business retention and expansion with partners adding value to their efforts focused in Mfg. and Industry.
BUILD CAPACITY TO INNOVATE AND COMMERCIALIZE TECHNOLOGY:
- Work with universities, research centers, entrepreneurs and capital investors to create new tech-based businesses.
SUPPORT THE ROCKET VENTURE FUND:
- Provide pre-seed funding for qualified tech-based businesses.
