Best Real Estate and Construction Companies in Ohio, United States
The 723 best Real Estate and Construction companies in Ohio, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Sweeping Corporation of America.
Ranked: Best Real Estate and Construction companies in Ohio
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeping Corporation of America Provider of sweeping equipment manufacturing & industrial solutions | $166M | 83 mo ago | 46 | 1998 | — | — | — |
| 2 | The Millennia Provider of affordable housing property management services | $65M | 90 mo ago | 1,155 | 1995 | Frank Sinito Founder & CEO | 2 patents Automated financial factoring platforms for trade credit management | — |
| 3 | Champion Manufacturer of windows and doors 50Innovation top 21%Patents top 27%Tech top 38%Funding top 40% All 9 signals ▾Innovationtop 21% Patentstop 27% Techtop 38% Fundingtop 40% Moattop 45% Marketbottom 40% Globalbottom 40% Newsbottom 30% Growthbottom 24% Innovation: 86 patents (top 21% of patent-holders) Patents: 86 patents matched (strict assignee match) · Latest publication 2017 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $52M | 196 mo ago | 134 | 1953 | — | 86 patents Petrochemical additives and thermal simulation tools for enhanced oil recovery and refining | — |
| 4 | Cuyahoga Land Bank Organization focused on revitalizing properties through demolition, land assembly, and renovation | $41M | 196 mo ago | 39 | 2009 | Ricardo L President & CEO | — | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 5 | Raise Up Provider of housing programs, resources, and assistance for residents and landlords | $16M | 9 mo ago | — | 2025 | Judith Carlin Chief Executive Officer | — | — |
| 6 | Coast To Coast Dealer of construction equipment | $15M | 65 mo ago | 10 | 2016 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Redstone Investments Provider of commercial real estate development, and property management services | $12M | 175 mo ago | 35 | 1991 | Jonathan Levy Co-Founder | — | 4 expansions |
| 8 | LiveEasy Provider of an integrated home services platform for real estate. | $11M | 42 mo ago | 48 | 2012 | Venkatesh Ganapathy Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 9 | GMHA Public housing agency providing affordable housing options and community development | $10M | 5 mo ago | — | 2001 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Redwood Developer of residential apartments and homes | $10M | 13 mo ago | 471 471 → 430 (-9%) | 1991 | — | 6 patents Two-part (binary) inkjet printing systems and backlit print media technologies. | 1 job opening · 2 expansions · 2 awards |
| 11 | AXION Manufacturer of infrastructure products | $8M | 181 mo ago | — | 2006 | Claude Brown CEO & President | — | — |
| 12 | Homefull Developer of affordable houses | $6M | 13 mo ago | 107 | 1988 | Dorothy Kammerer Founder | — | — |
| 13 | GBX Group Developer of real estate properties | $6M | 1 mo ago | 79 | 2001 | — | — | 1 job opening · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 14 | Woolpert Provider of architectural designing, aerial mapping, IT and geospatial services | $3M | 43 mo ago | 948 948 → 1,894 (+100%) | 1991 | — | 30 patents Airborne LiDAR for topographic/bathymetric mapping and impervious surface detection. | 1 job opening · 1 launch |
| 15 | PIRHL Affordable house development and construction company | $2M | 120 mo ago | — | 2004 | David Uram Co-Founder | — | — |
| 16 | Al. Neyer Developer of commercial building services | $2M | 125 mo ago | 180 | 1894 | Molly North CEO & President | — | — |
| 17 | The Port Developer of affordable houses | $2M | 8 mo ago | 70 | 2000 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Dasher Lawless Provider of construction management services 35Innovation top 38%Patents top 39%Product top 43%Growth top 45% All 9 signals ▾Innovationtop 38% Patentstop 39% Producttop 43% Growthtop 45% Moatbottom 49% Techbottom 35% Marketbottom 34% Fundingbottom 33% Globalbottom 32% Innovation: 10 patents (top 67% of patent-holders) · 9 filings since 2022 vs 1 in 2017-21 Patents: 10 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 9 filings since 2022 vs 1 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $2M | 50 mo ago | 32 | 2007 | — | 10 patents Automated vehicle parking systems with integrated in‑spot electric charging solutions. | — |
| 19 | New Housing Ohio, Inc. Provider of housing and supportive services for vulnerable populations | $2M | 15 mo ago | — | 1995 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Premier Development Partners Provider of commercial real estate & property development, building designing, and construction services | $2M | 92 mo ago | 30 | 2006 | — | — | 1 job opening · 2 partnerships · 3 expansions |
| 21 | United Church Homes Developer of affordable houses | $1M | 8 mo ago | 929 | 2002 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Cascadia Developer of affordable houses | $714K | 194 mo ago | 1,086 | 2007 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Scioto Properties Offers real estate leasing services | $400K | 180 mo ago | 38 | 1999 | Mary Eaton CEO | — | — |
| 24 | Advantic Provider of structural designing & installation and infrastructure development services | $392K | 149 mo ago | 30 | 2013 | Brian Thomas Co-Founder | 4 patents Underground shaft lining and reinforced syntactic composite structures for oil/gas wells | — |
| 25 | LadderUp Housing Provider of purchase, renovate, and sell homes for workers | $360K | 11 mo ago | — | 2021 | Dan Vollman Co-Founder & Advisor | — | 1 launch |
| 26 | Park House Apartments Provider of real estate residential brokerage services | $200K | 49 mo ago | — | 2019 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Real Estate and Construction companies in Ohio
#1
Series A · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 2001 · 79 employees$6Mraised▾
Developer of real estate properties
- May 2026Series A$6M
#2
Funding Raised · Xenia, Ohio · founded 2001$10.4Mraised▾
Public housing agency providing affordable housing options and community development. It manages family units and elderly/disabled units. The agency oversees capital fund activities, new construction, and rehabilitation work. It also handles contract administration, surveys properties, develops specifications, and ensures contract compliance. The agency supports citizens seeking public housing through board meetings and addresses community needs.
- Dec 2025Grant (prize money)$118.2K
- Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$410.9K
- Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$484.3K
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$1.1M
#3
Funding Raised · Lorain, Ohio · founded 2025$15.6Mraised▾
Provider of housing programs, resources, and assistance for residents and landlords. It offers programs including housing choice vouchers, public housing, and homeownership opportunities. The organization facilitates access to resources, resident assistance, and family self-sufficiency programs. It also provides landlord certification, resources, and information on housing qualifications.
- Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$2.7M
- Aug 2025Grant (prize money)$1.6M
- Dec 2009Grant (prize money)$5.5M
- Dec 2008Grant (prize money)$1.7M
#4
Early Stage · Independence, Ohio · founded 1991 · 471 employees$9.7Mraised▾
Developer of residential apartments and homes
- Apr 2025Unattributed-Early$4.2M
- Jul 2022Unattributed$7.7M
- Jun 2022Unattributed$2M
#5
Funding Raised · Dayton, Ohio · founded 1988 · 107 employees$6Mraised▾
Homefull is a 501c3 non profit organization based in Dayton, Ohio with the mission "to end homelessness by providing housing, services, advocacy and education". We provide professional case management services along with full continuum of homelessness; before, during and after. Programs include: homelessness prevention and diversion, gateway case management, rapid rehousing, outreach, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, workforce development social enterprise and training and technical assistance.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$1.1M
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$438.4K
- 2023Grant (prize money)$2M
- Jun 2012Grant (prize money)$613.2K
#6
Funding Raised · Cincinnati, Ohio · founded 2000 · 70 employees$1.8Mraised▾
The Port is a public, mission-driven development finance agency focused on revitalizing Hamilton County, OH, neighborhoods and legacy urban industrial sites.\n\nA port authority under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4582, our diverse suite of programs and initiatives are structured to make significant impact to improve our region in ways that reduce poverty, improve land value and create well-paying jobs. The foundation of our work is putting real estate back to work for everyone in Hamilton County.\n\nThe Port collaborates with dozens of economic development, community and corporate partners, and is governed by a board of directors appointed in equal number by the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton
- Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$800K
- Aug 2010Grant (prize money)$1M
#7
Funding Raised · Marion, Ohio · founded 2002 · 929 employees$1.2Mraised▾
Developer of affordable houses
- Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$348.7K
- Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$221.2K
- Dec 2013Grant (prize money)$654.5K
#8
Funding Raised · Cincinnati, Ohio · founded 1995$1.6Mraised▾
Provider of housing and supportive services for vulnerable populations. It offers congregate, multi-family, sober living, and other housing options. The organization provides support services to individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental illness, or developmental disabilities. It focuses on revitalizing buildings and fostering economic development in surrounding communities.
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$94.6K
- Apr 2015Grant (prize money)$70.9K
- Oct 2012Grant (prize money)$733.9K
- Jan 2007Grant (prize money)$733.9K
#9
Seed · Toledo, Ohio · founded 2021$360Kraised▾
Provider of purchase, renovate, and sell homes for workers
- Jul 2025Seed$360K
#10
Acquired · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 1998 · 46 employees$166Mraised▾
SCA keeps streets, highways, construction sites, parking lots and industrial/manufacturing complexes clean, free of debris and compliant with EPA regulations.
- Jun 2019Conventional Debt$106M
- Feb 2018Conventional Debt$60M
#11
Funding Raised · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 1995 · 1155 employees$65.1Mraised▾
Provider of affordable housing property management services
- Dec 2018Conventional Debt$59.2M
- May 2018Conventional Debt$5.9M
#12
Acquired · Columbus, Ohio · founded 2012 · 48 employees$10.6Mraised▾
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- Dec 2022Series A$7M
- May 2021Seed—
- Oct 2020Seed$3.5M
- Feb 2020Seed$50K
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