Columbus waffle maker Superb Bakehouse lands $140K from Ohio State network
What's the deal? Superb BakehouseDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Columbus-based gluten-free waffle brand, has raised $140,000 in an early-stage round led by the Ohio State Early Investor NetworkDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. The group, a syndicate of university-connected investors, disclosed the deal in a September 2026 SEC filing.
What does the company do? Founded in 2016 and based in Groveport, Ohio, Superb Bakehouse makes waffles from batters without added sugar, using local eggs, quinoa, and almonds. The woman-founded brand sells direct-to-consumer and through retail channels.
What's the money for? The company is investing in self-manufacturing as it rides rising demand for gluten-free products. Food and beverage brands are increasingly building their own factories in the central US, where land is cheaper and distribution networks reach outward.
Who's backing it? The Ohio State Early Investor Network focuses on pre-seed and seed deals, with typical checks between $100,000 and $200,000. In 2025, it invested more than $2.5 million in university-connected startups across a network of over 120 members.
The signal: This is a modest, early-stage vote of confidence — not a major food-sector round. Its significance rests on whether the capital helps Superb Bakehouse expand production and distribution in a crowded, competitive category.
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