Columbus, United States
Pelotonia is a Health Care startup company founded in 2008, based in the United States. It has a compelling slogan: Pelotonia exists to engage a community committed to change the world by accelerating innovative cancer research. The company is a community-driven initiative dedicated to accelerating funding for innovative cancer research through iconic events such as cycling, entertainment, and volunteerism experiences. Pelotonia's events, including the Opening Ceremony, Ride Weekend, and Gravel Day, have raised an impressive sum, totaling over $283 million to date. The company has garnered support from notable funding partners such as American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works, Huntington National Bank, Peggy & Richard Santulli, Victoria’s Secret & Co., M/I Homes, Safelite, Cardinal Health, Diamond Hill Capital Management, Nationwide Insurance, and Pharmavite.
Pelotonia channels 100 percent of the funds raised by participants to cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, including the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. The latest noteworthy achievement is a $27.40M Venture Round investment secured on 15 November 2018. For those interested in learning more, additional information can be found by visiting pelotonia.org.
