The O.H.I.O. Fund Grows Portfolio with Investment in EASE Logistics

The O.H.I.O. Fund, a private fund investment adviser with a unique investment thesis focused on leveraging Ohio's momentum to accelerate economic prosperity and growth across the state, today announced a minority investment, through its private funds, in EASE Logistics, a full-service logistics and freight-management provider.

Based in Dublin, Ohio, EASE has established itself as one of the most innovative and reliable partners in the logistics industry, recognized for its rapid response times, tech-enabled solutions and steadfast commitment to customer success. The company has been recognized eight times on the Inc. 5000 list and was ranked the #1 transportation company on Fortune's 2023 "America's Most Innovative Companies."

"EASE already has strong leadership and a drive for innovation. With this investment, EASE can further expand its AI technology and capabilities, allowing it to remain at the forefront of the logistics industry with cutting-edge, improved customer service," said Mark Kvamme, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of The O.H.I.O. Fund.

To further its AI capabilities, EASE Logistics has partnered with Jakib.ai, an emerging leader in applied artificial intelligence in Columbus, Ohio, to build a proprietary AI agent that will refine how EASE does business internally and interacts with its customers.

The collaboration will accelerate EASE's technology roadmap and vision for the future - driving smarter, faster decision-making and delivering a more predictive, personalized customer experience.

"This investment accelerates our vision to redefine the future of logistics. By expanding our AI capabilities, we'll create smarter, faster, and more connected solutions while ensuring our people and customers remain at the core of everything we do," said Peter Coratola Jr., the Founder, President, and CEO of EASE Logistics.

The O.H.I.O. Fund's investment thesis is centered on harnessing Ohio's economic momentum to drive growth across advanced manufacturing, biotech, real estate, infrastructure and other key sectors. This investment in EASE specifically underscores the strategic opportunity that AI plays in growing Ohio's economy.