North Coast Ventures (NCV) is a Cleveland, Ohio–based early-stage venture capital and angel investment organization that evolved from the North Coast Angel Fund into a structured member-driven investment network and multi-fund platform focused on backing technology companies with high growth potential. NCV leverages its 400+ investor members — including seasoned entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders — to provide both capital and strategic support to early-stage startups. 

Pre-Seed / Seed: Core focus on seed and early-stage startups with market-ready products and initial revenue or clear traction.
Early Institutional (Series A): Participates through follow-on investments and via its Acceleration Funds, which support portfolio companies that have achieved product-market fit and rapid growth.
Typical Check Sizes: Historically small to mid-range checks from contributed capital funds; estimated initial capital many deals in the $200K–$500K+ range, with larger check sizes available through Acceleration Funds and syndications with co-investors.
Invests broadly in B2B SaaS, HealthTech, advanced technology, and scalable software, with a heavy presence in the Midwest and national network syndications.
Founders typically engage through direct submissions via the NCV website, warm intros to its screening committee, or ecosystem referrals from partner accelerators and angel networks. 

Geography: North Coast / Midwest U.S. companies are prioritized, though strong opportunities outside the region can be considered through partner syndication.
Profile: Early-stage, technology-oriented startups with MVP, early traction, or initial revenue — especially in B2B SaaS and scalable enterprise tech. 
Team: Preference for founders with strong execution capability, technical depth, and a scalable business model. 

Initial Intake & Screening: Founders submit pitch decks and executive summaries for an initial thesis fit review.
 Investment Screening Committee Review: Selected companies are invited to present to a screening committee drawn from NCV members.
 Member Presentation: Shortlisted founders present to the full membership for investment consideration.
 Due Diligence & Decision: Interested investors lead detailed diligence on market, team, and product.
 Deal Structuring & Close: Investments are negotiated deal-by-deal, often with convertible notes, SAFEs, or direct equity terms deepened by Acceleration Funds and syndications. 

Strategic Capital: Provides coordinated early-stage capital from its seed and acceleration funds.
 Network & Mentorship: Leverages a broad network of 400+ member-investors who offer guidance, introductions, and operational experience. 
Follow-on Support: Continued support and introductions to later-stage investors and strategic partners as portfolio companies scale. 

Examples of Portfolio Companies include b Atomic, Praos Health, Healia, Primum, and others across SaaS and health tech domains.