Getty image

1.Society Brands, $204 million The Jackson Township-based company intends to use that cash to buy Amazon-seller brands.

1.Society Brands, $204 million The Jackson Township-based company intends to use that cash to buy Amazon-seller brands.

Getty image

2.Binary Defense, $36 million The Stow-based business employs cutting-edge technology to assist prevent cyberattacks.

2.Binary Defense, $36 million The Stow-based business employs cutting-edge technology to assist prevent cyberattacks.

Getty image

3.Centerline Biomedical, $33 million  The Cleveland Clinic led a $33 million fundraising round for the medical technology business.

3.Centerline Biomedical, $33 million  The Cleveland Clinic led a $33 million fundraising round for the medical technology business.

Getty image

4.Fello, $25 million Cleveland-based digital company Fello is attempting to revolutionise the real estate industry.

4.Fello, $25 million Cleveland-based digital company Fello is attempting to revolutionise the real estate industry.

Getty image

5.Felux, $19 million Cleveland-based startup Felux is attempting to transform how companies purchase metal by digitising the process.

5.Felux, $19 million Cleveland-based startup Felux is attempting to transform how companies purchase metal by digitising the process.

Getty image

6.Cleveland Kitchen,  $17 million  The manufacturer of fermented foods, once known as Cleveland Kraut.

6.Cleveland Kitchen,  $17 million  The manufacturer of fermented foods, once known as Cleveland Kraut.

Getty image

7.Diasome, $17 million  The pharmaceutical business is developing a medication to  combat diabetes.

7.Diasome, $17 million  The pharmaceutical business is developing a medication to  combat diabetes.

Getty image

8.Champ Titles, $13 million The Cleveland -based business replaces DMV title with blockchain technology.

8.Champ Titles, $13 million The Cleveland -based business replaces DMV title with blockchain technology.

Getty image

9.Sundays for Dogs Inc, $13 million The Solon-based business produces high-quality dog food.

9.Sundays for Dogs Inc, $13 million The Solon-based business produces high-quality dog food.

10.Remesh,$12 million The software provider assists businesses with market research using artificial intelligence.