--- title: Seed Fund I Portfolio Companies description: Learn more about the companies that make up North Coast Ventures Seed Fund I. image: https://blog.northcoast.vc/hubfs/Multi%20ethnic%20group%20of%20succesful%20creative%20business%20people%20using%20a%20laptop%20during%20candid%20meeting.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.northcoast.vc/education/seed1#main-content) Close - [OUR FUNDS](https://northcoast.vc/our-funds/) - [PORTFOLIO](https://northcoast.vc/portfolio/) - [INSIGHTS](https://blog.northcoast.vc/insights) - [ABOUT NCV](https://northcoast.vc/team/) - [INVESTOR LOGIN](https://app.lpx.fund/) SEARCH [![North-Cost-Ventures-Logo-2](https://blog.northcoast.vc/hubfs/North-Cost-Ventures-Logo-2.svg)](http://www.northcoast.vc) [![North-Cost-Ventures-Logo-2](https://blog.northcoast.vc/hubfs/North-Cost-Ventures-Logo-2.svg)](http://www.northcoast.vc) - [OUR FUNDS](https://northcoast.vc/our-funds/) - [PORTFOLIO](https://northcoast.vc/portfolio/) - [INSIGHTS](https://blog.northcoast.vc/insights) - [ABOUT NCV](https://northcoast.vc/team/) - [INVESTOR LOGIN](https://app.lpx.fund/) Sep 30, 2022, 3:00:00 PM # Seed Fund I Portfolio Companies [Next Post](https://blog.northcoast.vc/education/seed2) Since 2006, North Coast Ventures has deployed nearly $100M into 65+ high-growth ventures. As a Cleveland-based capital partner, North Coast Ventures is dedicated to our mission of providing capital, harnessing industry expertise and leveraging networks to help our startups succeed.  From growth forecasting and marketing strategy development to talent recruitment and investor relations, we provide extensive operational support to our portfolio. We also help our founders get their foot in the door with industry leaders like Progressive, Cleveland Clinic, First Energy and KeyBank. At North Coast Ventures, we leverage this lethal combination of domain knowledge and connections to propel our companies from just an idea all the way to Series A. Below is the portfolio composition of Seed Fund I and the status of investments made to-date. As North Coast Ventures' first fund, this entity had a broader investment thesis than the more recent seed funds, which focus on Business-to-Business, software companies. This fund includes a number of life science and advanced materials companies. Initial investments from Seed Fund I have been made in 21 companies. These companies include: | ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/PBVEQFd_MY5dq_skVMvUWV2Cwi68WxUzh8kNMu5Ik3TvjdtreHdlfcLumOsiXEa-Qmn6uPY3qSu9WIQA_ogtjPzhIfKkqHqbRJIDaSTF0ubQRSpKeYTlpv4qlHqFX-9GhENf_ZQSHyqb3Ow0T_xsZEXq6GJKBUg-X3MHOr0ymJYdtZTn1cv8mUo8tN8iRA) | [OnShift](https://www.onshift.com/) delivers cloud-based human capital management software and proactive services to solve everyday workforce challenges in healthcare. Thousands of senior care organizations rely on OnShift's integrated suite of software and services to reduce turnover rates, decrease costs, and improve the quality and continuity of care. | | --- | --- | | ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CjdWIPqdb7k7IhnQrrPiAiTG0YDwJwWFbbKriBZh7CmM9odemMXUHdoi6Afc0otlOJlZHKWrcX3TitoIp2h6d7HNdznqW9-4gKh3jv7h6PB06VuRdkwtyxkdCZ5eesjsAEL-Kd6KfJvlAmTam6wF8WZJUWsgkm_fqN1X3eFm0LCzPtU4CkEfC3gk3xkDyw) | [Assurex Health](https://genesight.com/) developed Genesight, an algorithm-driven genetic test for clinicians to determine which drugs are likely to be effective for patients with chronic medical conditions. The company sold to Myriad Genetics. | | ![Collaborent Group, Ltd. - Management Consulting - Overview, Competitors, and Employees \| Apollo.io](https://zenprospect-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/pictures/59e72166a3ae615213fec098/picture) | [Collaborent](https://equalisgroup.org/) designs group purchasing business models for nonprofits and government agencies. The company sold to a private equity group, Equalis Group, LLC in 2020. | | ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TfvViT0xFJiIly1AtO0LsCM5CZLphZ8dNVVFUh0bwKlTx_OWeyrqPkOqaN-p2YRwqpmI4fYP9lmrOk92FB6y0uDx4JZZN1dibYwzPnf28ibgTV0TqY2XmR4vrO4j1lX6Ou6USvQP-1IIwyYRdmj4RibLE9daqSFoLNWDQJrePiJXHUE34p-oOOcTFmRaAw) | [i2C Technologies](https://i2ctech.com/) is an operator of video surveillance systems for facilities including manufacturing plants, hospitals, schools, courthouses and churches. | | ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Or3XXIxn3nzrZbTHzehnWwAAOgsf8DMC9jaLu4YOtmbrmAAseqECaRBGmNREqt7Fc0mfl5xB_cAUJe7FRR69DUr6GPX_bTVoEsfQZIOYf1-NGv9LhtQmZEIBOlKNDixz23aZ3L3qF0Xe4SoVxWn--eT7dFlA4ttkHmwWOAqdE-BfTghcjJlJh5T5Psd7Q) | [AmpliFund](https://www.amplifund.com/) offers SaaS grants management solutions for the public sector and nonprofit organizations. | | ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/T22FiQYhzUQSlbvpDHJPHR_Z75enPLvdjO5Zze4Q0H9_Nd2QskOg2BYxrEfmbIbvtq9NHmIxEIQa0j_rAgdVtyUdTF25vWX94611Mk16y4c-3HflGwKS8VRIQQwudAHWYroUf0niq731CP0XSEu2YvMVSf_4LIrH_WZX7YUfcjI_DYPEBDPq3onMcir84Q) | [Exacter](https://www.exacterinc.com/) is an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company that focuses on electric utilities worldwide. | | ![Neuros Medical](https://www.neurosmedical.com/wp-content/themes/neuros/images/neuros_rgb_pos-2.png) | [Neuros Medical](https://www.neurosmedical.com/) offers an implantable device that delivers high frequency neurostimulation therapies to block chronic pain. | ## RELATED ARTICLES [VIEW ALL ARTICLES](https://blog.northcoast.vc/insights) ### [Oct 2, 2022, 3:11:00 PM 9 min read Acceleration Fund I Portfolio Companies Start Reading](https://blog.northcoast.vc/education/acceleration1) ### [Dec 11, 2022, 3:32:04 PM 4 min read Syndication Fund Portfolio Companies Start Reading](https://blog.northcoast.vc/education/syndication) ### [Oct 8, 2022, 1:44:50 PM 11 min read Seed Fund III Portfolio Companies Start Reading](https://blog.northcoast.vc/education/seed3) [![North-Cost-Ventures-Logo-2](https://blog.northcoast.vc/hubfs/North-Cost-Ventures-Logo-2.svg)](http://www.northcoast.vc) [info@northcoast.vc](mailto:info@northcoast.vc) - [OUR FUNDS](https://northcoast.vc/our-funds/) - [SEED-STAGE FUND](https://northcoast.vc/our-funds/#seed-fund) - [ACCELERATION FUND](https://northcoast.vc/our-funds/#acceleration-fund) - [INVEST](https://northcoast.vc/our-funds/#acceleration-fund) - [INQUIRE ABOUT FUNDING](https://northcoast.vc/our-funds/) - [PORTFOLIO](https://northcoast.vc/portfolio) - [TEAM](https://northcoast.vc/team/) - [MEMBERS](https://northcoast.vc/members/) - [CORPORATE MEMBERS](https://northcoast.vc/corporate-partners/) - [INVESTOR LOGIN](https://app.lpx.fund/) © NORTH COAST VENTURES | All rights reserved. ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "United States", "addressLocality" : "Strongsville", "addressRegion" : "Ohio", "postalCode" : "44136", "streetAddress" : "PO Box 360515" }, "email" : "hello@power.com", "knowsLanguage" : "en", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/7922905/North-Cost-Ventures-Logo.svg" }, "name" : "North Coast Ventures", "telephone" : "+49 (0) 89 123 456", "url" : "https://blog.northcoast.vc/education/seed1" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "abstract" : "Learn more about the companies that make up North Coast Ventures Seed Fund I.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "North Coast Ventures" }, "dateModified" : "January 24, 2023 6 PM", "datePublished" : "September 30, 2022 7 PM", "headline" : "Seed Fund I Portfolio Companies", "image" : "https://7922905.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7922905/Multi%20ethnic%20group%20of%20succesful%20creative%20business%20people%20using%20a%20laptop%20during%20candid%20meeting.jpeg", "inLanguage" : "en", "keywords" : "[Portfolio]", "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@type" : "WebPage" }, "name" : "Seed Fund I Portfolio Companies", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/7922905/North-Cost-Ventures-Logo.svg" }, "name" : "North Coast Ventures" }, "text" : "Since 2006, North Coast Ventures has deployed nearly $100M into 65+ high-growth ventures. As a Cleveland-based capital partner, North Coast Ventures is dedicated to our mission of providing capital, harnessing industry expertise and leveraging networks to help our startups succeed. From growth forecasting and marketing strategy development to talent recruitment and investor relations, we provide extensive operational support to our portfolio. We also help our founders get their foot in the door with industry leaders like Progressive, Cleveland Clinic, First Energy and KeyBank. At North Coast Ventures, we leverage this lethal combination of domain knowledge and connections to propel our companies from just an idea all the way to Series A. Below is the portfolio composition of Seed Fund I and the status of investments made to-date. As North Coast Ventures' first fund, this entity had a broader investment thesis than the more recent seed funds, which focus on Business-to-Business, software companies. This fund includes a number of life science and advanced materials companies. Initial investments from Seed Fund I have been made in 21 companies. These companies include: OnShift delivers cloud-based human capital management software and proactive services to solve everyday workforce challenges in healthcare. Thousands of senior care organizations rely on OnShift's integrated suite of software and services to reduce turnover rates, decrease costs, and improve the quality and continuity of care. Assurex Health developed Genesight, an algorithm-driven genetic test for clinicians to determine which drugs are likely to be effective for patients with chronic medical conditions. The company sold to Myriad Genetics. Collaborent designs group purchasing business models for nonprofits and government agencies. The company sold to a private equity group, Equalis Group, LLC in 2020. i2C Technologies is an operator of video surveillance systems for facilities including manufacturing plants, hospitals, schools, courthouses and churches. AmpliFund offers SaaS grants management solutions for the public sector and nonprofit organizations. Exacter is an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company that focuses on electric utilities worldwide. 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