Categories: Technology

Upstart, a leading artificial intelligence lending platform, has experienced rapid growth and will expand its existing facility in Columbus by 40,000 square feet, more than tripling its footprint in Central Ohio. The company first invested in Ohio in early 2019, which represented its first operations outside of California.

Daugherty Business Solutions (Daugherty), a leading advisory services and technology consulting firm, has plans to open a new, world-class Software Development Center in Columbus, Ohio. The company will draw from Ohio’s deep pool of tech talent to help it scale and grow.

Headquartered in California, ISSQUARED Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end IT solutions and one of America’s fastest growing companies, will create a new data center, along with a global Cyber Security Operations Center in Ohio. The company chose Ohio for a number of reasons, including the depth of technology talent and business-friendly environment.

Ohio Associated Enterprises wants to profitably grow its footprint in the Automated Testing Equipment market. Ohio’s business-friendly initiatives appeal to Ohio Associated Enterprises and will help the company achieve its goals while reducing costs.

Clarus R+D, a cloud-based custom software company that helps businesses claim the federal R&D tax credit, is making a big shift in its operations. Clarus R+D must aggressively grow and hire at a moment when the company is experiencing a significant increase in demand. It will do so in Central Ohio.

OMEC Smart Card, LLC, a Shanghai-based leading smart card, tag, and token manufacturer and designer serving customers worldwide, will invest in Northeast Ohio creating its first North American facility. The company cited a business-friendly environment, available talent, and access to markets as reasons for the decision.

Founded as a start-up out of Bowling Green State University in 2009, Satelytics uses high-resolution spectral imagery from satellites, drones, and other platforms to provide critical data to multiple industries. The company initially focused on monitoring the world’s water supplies but leaders realized the greater potential of the technology. Satelytics will expand in Northwestern Ohio to begin business with other industries.

Tiger Pistol is the No. 1 social advertising automation platform for local promotion. Based in Austin, Texas, Tiger Pistol sought expansion to further accelerate its innovation roadmap in order to stay competitive. After looking at several locations in the Midwest, Tiger Pistol chose to grow in Ohio, where there is abundant talent and low cost to operate.

One of the world’s leading digital-photo product companies is making a significant investment into its northwest Ohio operations. Shutterfly will invest more than $23 million to enhance product offerings at its Galion, Ohio, location.