About
Comeback Capital is a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 that invests in early-stage technology companies across the Midwest, with a particular focus on the Great Lakes region and cities undergoing economic revitalization. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, though it maintains an active presence across Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and surrounding states. The fund was established with a thesis that exceptional companies emerge from the Midwest and that the region deserves access to the same caliber of venture capital and networks available on the coasts. Comeback Capital deploys checks ranging from $250,000 to $1.5 million into pre-seed and seed-stage ventures, typically investing in approximately 10 startups per year. The firm focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, enterprise SaaS, and developer tools sectors. The fund has assembled a network of limited partners that includes prominent coastal investors such as Bloomberg Beta's Roy Bahat and Cyan Bannister of Long Journey Ventures, providing portfolio companies with dual access to local market expertise and coastal network connections. As of 2024, Comeback Capital has made over 70 investments across its portfolio, including companies such as Path Robotics (Columbus), FloatMe (Texas), and Paxafe (Wisconsin). The firm actively co-invests with other venture capital firms including Spark Capital, Lazerow Ventures, Saints Capital, and others. Beyond capital deployment, Comeback Capital offers founders connections to experienced advisors and mentors from more established startup markets, leveraging the firm's relationships to accelerate company building. The investment approach emphasizes supporting founders building sustainable, high-growth businesses in markets where access to venture capital and networks has historically been limited. The firm maintains an intake form for founder inquiries and actively seeks co-investment partnerships with other pre-seed and seed-stage funds.