How do I find angel investors in Columbus?

AngelBacked's database includes 57+ verified angel investors and VCs in Columbus. You can search by investment stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A+), industry focus, and check size. Each profile includes verified contact information, investment thesis, and portfolio companies.

What industries do Columbus investors typically fund?

Investors in Columbus are active across many sectors including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, AI/ML, e-commerce, and consumer products. You can filter our database by industry to find investors who specifically focus on your sector. Many Columbus-based investors prefer to fund startups in their local ecosystem.

How many active investors are in Columbus?

Our database currently tracks 57 angel investors and venture capitalists in Columbus. This includes individual angels, VC partners, family offices, and corporate venture arms. We update our database monthly with new investors and verified contact information.

Do I need to be located in Columbus to get funded by local investors?

Not necessarily. While some Columbus investors prefer local startups for easier access and board meetings, many are open to remote investments, especially post-2020. Our database shows each investor's geographic preferences so you can target those open to your location.

What is the typical check size for Columbus investors?

Check sizes vary widely among Columbus investors. Angel investors typically write $25K-$100K checks, while VCs range from $500K to $5M+ for early-stage rounds. You can filter our database by check size to find investors that match your fundraising target.

How do I cold email investors in Columbus?

We provide verified email addresses for Columbus investors in our database. For effective cold outreach: personalize your message, reference their relevant portfolio investments, keep it under 150 words, and include your traction metrics. Our export feature lets you build targeted lists for your outreach campaigns.

57 Angel Investors & VCs in Columbus (August 2026)

Updated August 2026

There are 57 angel investors and VCs in Columbus in the AngelBacked database, ranked below by portfolio size. The most active include Tom Walker, Wayne Embree and Dave Bergeron. Each profile lists portfolio companies, sector focus, and contact details.

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Tom Walker

Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Director

57 Angel Investors & VCs in Columbus (August 2026)

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Tom Walker

Wayne Embree

Dave Bergeron

Lindsay Karas

Masha Khusid

Nick Solaro

Chris Olsen

Robert Hatta

Zach Boerger

Brandon Mills

Nils ‚àô Root

Ashton Sullivan

Bill Frank

Mark Shary

John Gilliam

Mark Kvamme

Michael Butler

David Hunegnaw

Molly Bonakdarpour

Rich Langdale

Ray Grieselhuber

Ryan Helon

Erik Bruckner

Chetan Bhuta

Daniel Shaffer

Lee Hess

Ronald Voigt

Michael Davis

Navin Goyal

Kurt Gatterdam

Ryan Getz

Tim Getz

Fred Brothers

Brandon Bornancin

Deepak Arora

Jason Burmer

Remo Moomiaie-Qajar M.D.

Steve Weber

Michael Kindrat-Pratt

Grant S.

Matt Golis

Kevin Kralian

Matt Cynkar

Wolf Starr

Ryan Retcher

Brian Thibault

Max Brickman

Frank Capella

Dan Phlegar

Alex Purtell

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find angel investors in Columbus?

What industries do Columbus investors typically fund?

How many active investors are in Columbus?

Do I need to be located in Columbus to get funded by local investors?

What is the typical check size for Columbus investors?

How do I cold email investors in Columbus?

57 Angel Investors & VCs in Columbus (August 2026)

Explore by Industry

Tom Walker

Wayne Embree

Dave Bergeron

Lindsay Karas

Masha Khusid

Nick Solaro

Chris Olsen

Robert Hatta

Zach Boerger

Brandon Mills

Nils ‚àô Root

Ashton Sullivan

Bill Frank

Mark Shary

John Gilliam

Mark Kvamme

Michael Butler

David Hunegnaw