Member Hub

Resources for all members including accredited investors and emerging investors.

Pay Membership Dues

Please use the links below to pay dues can be paid via credit card, ACH or direct bank transfer. Dues paid via credit card include a 2.9% processing fee. To pay via wire transfer or check, please contact osein@osu.edu.

Founder Member opportunity- For $15,000, gain membership for the lifetime of the network, special recognition as a key supporter of the Ohio State entrepreneurial ecosystem and avoid the hassle of annual payments. Only available until June 2024

As a network of individual investors, your participation and membership are what allows the network to grow and support these companies. The annual dues help to cover our operational expenses that make your experience as an investor straightforward and accessible. We seek to provide investors with access and transparency into potential deals and make the due diligence and investment as easy for you as possible.

Membership in the Ohio State Early Investor Network provides a number of benefits including:

  • Access to Promising Startups: OSEIN provides a unique opportunity to invest in and support innovative startups. These are ventures with tremendous potential, and by becoming a member, you can be a part of their journey.

  • Investor Education: OSEIN offers resources and educational opportunities for both seasoned investors and those looking to dip their toes into angel investing. It's a space to grow your knowledge and network.

  • Networking: You'll connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for startups and investments. The OSEIN community is supportive and vibrant.

  • Impactful Engagement: By joining OSEIN, you're contributing to the growth and success of entrepreneurs with strong ties to Ohio State. It's a chance to give back while potentially seeing returns on your investments.

  • Membership in the Angel Capital Association: This national organization provides networking opportunities, access to angel investing education and professional development and national events.

You don’t need to be an Ohio State alum to join as an investor, all that’s required is an interest in hearing from and investing in startups with a Buckeye connection.

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Ohio State Early Investor Network Investor Members pay annual membership dues of $1,500. Dues will be invoiced annually on your anniversary month; all dues paid before January 31, 2024 will be invoiced for the second year in January 2025.

Membership in OSEIN provides an opportunity to network with likeminded Buckeyes as well as the opportunity to hear pitches from and invest in a broad range of companies you otherwise may not meet.

Grow your legacy.

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Find new opportunities.

OSEIN is also offering a one-time Founder Membership for $15,000 available until the end of 2024 providing membership for the lifetime of the network. Becoming a Founder Member deomonstrates your excitement for and commitment to supporting Ohio State Univserity research commercialization as well as Buckeye founders.

Expand your horizons.

OSEIN's free Observational Membership offers a low-commitment way for new and curious investors to explore early-stage investing. As an Observational Member, you can attend pitch sessions, participate in educational events, and access valuable networking opportunities—all without the pressure of immediate financial commitment. It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of startup investing, learn from experienced investors, and see firsthand how OSEIN connects Buckeye-led ventures with high-potential opportunities.

Membership and Participation Agreements

Accredited Investor Membership Agreement

All network investors are required to review and sign a membership agreement and pay annual dues or join as a Founder Member. Please click below to review and sign the accredited investor membership agreement.

Emerging Investor Participation Agreement

All Emerging Investors are required to review and sign a participation agreement.

Venture360 Login

Venture360 is the deal flow platform used by the Ohio State Early Investor Network. There, members can access every company’s profile including their due diligence questionnaire, track their investments and overall portfolio and find and connect with other members.

All Accredited Investors and Emerging Investors should create a profile on Venture360. To create a profile, click the link above and select “Invest”. You can use the same link to sign in to your profile going forward. For additional assistance, please review our Venture360 Access Guide.