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Open Investment Opportunities

As an OSEIN member, you gain access to exclusive early-stage deals featuring startups with strong Buckeye ties—many of which are already earning revenue, securing partnerships, and transforming their industries. With a minimum investment of just $5,000, no management fees, and no carry, OSEIN offers one of the most founder- and investor-friendly platforms in angel investing today. Whether you're exploring as a first-time investor or looking to diversify your portfolio with high-potential startups, our curated deal flow puts you at the center of innovation. Membership starts at just $1,500/year—and deals like these don’t wait.

Robotics Maintenance Vehicles

Robotic Maintenance Vehicles (RMV) is a modular robotics company revolutionizing road maintenance with AI-powered, robotic solutions. Their flagship product, the Robotic Crack Sealer (RCS), automates the dangerous and labor-intensive process of highway crack sealing, replacing 4–6 workers with a single operator. Backed by exclusive partnerships with SealMaster and Pioneer Industrial Systems, RMV aims to redefine infrastructure upkeep with safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in mind.

PluOp Technologies Inc.

PlugOp Technologies is a Columbus, Ohio-based startup providing intelligent EV charging solutions tailored for multi-unit residential and commercial properties. Addressing the severe shortage of EV infrastructure in multi-family housing, PlugOp delivers a cost-effective, user-friendly, and scalable charging solution that transforms EV charging from a liability into a revenue-generating asset for property owners. PlugOp’s AI-driven software platform enables dynamic energy management, supports a range of hardware through open OCPP compatibility, and simplifies resident access and payment through intuitive interfaces.

Meet our first investee company DASI Simulations

DASI Simulations is committed to lifelong planning and complication reduction for patients with Heart Valve Disease by providing personalized predictive modeling simulations, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Vision for surgical pre-planning.

Photo of the Founders of DASI Simulations

Get to know the Buckeyes behind OSEIN

From our Advisory Board to the staff and members of the Ohio State Early Investor Network, Buckeyes, fans and friends have come together to launch this new program.

Meet Our Portfolio Companies

With over $600,000 invested to date, OSEIN supports a diverse portfolio of early-stage companies spanning sectors from medical devices to software—each led by Ohio State alumni, commercializing university technology, or emerging from top accelerators like TechStars powered by The Ohio State University.

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