VC Industry Disruptor Featured on Columbus Business First’s Innovation Shortlist

Cyrannus Named a 2024 BizTech Honoree for AI-Powered Platform Designed to Revolutionize Venture Capital

Selena Lane
Powerhouse+Co.
selena@powerhouseandco.com

Cyrannus, the first AI-powered platform allowing accredited investors to access expert-evaluated startups and liquidity, has been named one of Columbus Business First’s 2024 BizTech honorees. This prestigious award honors 16 organizations and individuals heating up the local startup and innovation landscape. With a mission to reinvent the venture ecosystem, Cyrannus was recognized for its landmark approach to venture funding with proprietary technology that enables founders to submit their startups for evaluation and get fast access to capital while syndicating quality deal flow to investors. Honorees were celebrated at the 2024 BizTech & Inno Under 25 Awards Reception at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus on August 28, where Cyrannus CEO and Founder Howard Lee Mosbacker, PhD accepted the honor.

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Cyrannus Recognized as a Columbus Business First 2024 BizTech Honoree. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Being named a 2024 BizTech honoree is a tremendous honor for Cyrannus as we set out to turn the venture capital ecosystem as we know it on its head,” said Mosbacker. “This recognition means a lot to us as it shines a light on the organizations at the forefront of driving growth and transformation across Greater Columbus, and we are proud to contribute to this innovative and dynamic area’s growing reputation and influence as a tech-forward economy.”

Cyrannus’ groundbreaking approach to venture capital harnesses the power of AI and the collective intelligence of industry experts to provide startups with comprehensive feedback and access to fast funding. While traditional venture capital can be a lengthy and inaccessible process, Cyrannus’ AI-powered platform rapidly assesses the investment readiness of seed-stage startups, effectively accelerating the funding process for founders and enhancing quality deal flow and liquidity for investors. Its innovative methodology streamlines the path from idea to capital, offering promising startups access to essential financial resources and hundreds of qualified and motivated investors. Cyrannus is setting a new standard in venture capital and unlocking unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors alike.

“The BizTech Awards celebrate the most innovative and forward-thinking companies advancing Columbus’ tech and startup ecosystem,” said Columbus Business First President and Publisher Nick Fortine. “Cyrannus joins an esteemed group of BizTech Award winners recognized over the past decade by Business First. Collectively, these companies have attracted over a billion dollars in external financing to the Columbus region, created thousands of high-paying jobs and bolstered the city’s reputation as a destination technology hub. We are proud to celebrate Cyrannus’ contributions alongside more than a dozen Columbus-based innovators at this year’s event.”

For more information about Cyrannus, visit www.cyrannus.io or download the app on Apple iOS and Android platforms.

About Cyrannus

Cyrannus is revolutionizing the venture ecosystem with the first global, AI-powered platform that utilizes industry experts to evaluate seed-stage startups at scale, providing rapid funding to founders and intelligent, high-quality deal flow and liquidity to investors. The Cyrannus Expert Network rigorously assesses the investment readiness of startups and shares direct feedback with founders, with top readiness scores receiving immediate capital through the Cyrannus Fund. By expediting funding, reducing investment risk and leveraging industry experts, Cyrannus is accelerating the growth of transformative startups from around the world and setting a new standard for efficiency and transparency in the industry. Founded by experienced tech entrepreneurs and high-net-worth investors, Cyrannus is committed to reimagining investment opportunities for investors and supporting the forward-thinking founders behind the world’s next great ideas. Cyrannus is available on Android and iOS platforms. Learn more about Cyrannus at www.cyrannus.io.

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