We invest directly into our region’s most promising startups.​

We focus on backing companies at the earliest stages and work hard to help drive transformational outcomes. 

Get to know our portfolio companies:​

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Tembo is a fully managed Postgres cloud enabling developers to quickly create and deploy specialized data services without complex builds or additional data teams. Tembo Cloud provides the largest library of easily-installed extensions and “flavored Postgres” Tembo Stacks, allowing customers to easily expand their use cases of Postgres.
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Todd helps users collect the necessary information before someone passes away to ensure all critical details are compiled and organized for personal use or for the benefit of an estate attorney. Todd pre-populates information through various data sources and makes it easy for users to collect unknown information from family members.
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Pieces is an AI-enabled productivity tool designed to supercharge developer efficiency, offering code snippets and screenshots hub along with a productivity-focused Copilot and plugins suite to help capture, enrich, and reuse useful materials, streamline collaboration, and solve complex problems through contextual understanding of developers’ workflows.
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Picture Health unlocks the power of medical imaging with novel AI tools, providing enhanced analysis and insights for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, treatment selection, and tumor monitoring
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Lunchtable creates the ability for brands and teams who are looking to unlock their fan bases to create content, build awareness, and even create an entirely new ad unit to monetize. This enables teams to build a stronger relationship with current fans and engage new fan bases.
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Clean Age is a personal care brand geared towards GenZ and Gen Alpha. Starting with a collection of deodorants, the products are focused on sustainable packaging, better-for-you ingredients, and gender agnostic branding.
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Pay Theory is a payments company built for SaaS platforms serving “must-pay” verticals that handles the complex, largely unmet needs of family-service industries and enables transactions to stay within a software’s ecosystem, rather than taking place on a third-party site.
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Voxel pioneers better designs for additive manufacturing, empowering engineers to unlock its advantages. Through proprietary software and AI-generated solutions, Voxel delivers sophisticated designs impossible with traditional methods, ensuring better performance, faster project completion, and resource savings of up to 50%. From light-weighting to thermal and fluid management, impact and vibration damping, to acoustic insulation, Voxel offers comprehensive solutions.
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Noise-induced hearing loss is the #1 occupational injury globally, impacting more than 22 million individuals solely in America. The repercussions of hearing loss extend beyond impairments to include a spectrum of complications, ranging from dementia and depression to heart disease. Soundtrace is committed to preventing hearing loss and offers a comprehensive digital hearing conservation solution that includes real-time noise monitoring, audiometric testing, training, and automated recordkeeping. This platform provide an innovative solution and empower individuals to protect their hearing and overall well-being.
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Nichefire offers AI-driven tools for consumer insights, like predictive trend analysis and competitive benchmarking. Their suite includes custom AI and social intelligence services, aiding businesses in understanding emerging trends and market landscapes. With Nichefire, companies gain valuable insights into consumer behavior, helping them adapt strategies effectively and stay ahead in ever-changing markets.
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Narratize empowers businesses with a comprehensive solution, simplifying content creation, sharing, and analysis. From crafting marketing campaigns to aligning teams with inspiring narratives, Narratize drives innovation by transforming insights into captivating stories. Utilizing proven innovation story patterns and AI, it accelerates time to market, enabling businesses to achieve objectives with efficacy and impact across various domains.
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Cloverleaf is an innovative HR platform designed to streamline employee management, foster team collaboration, and drive organizational success. Through its intuitive interface, comprehensive analytics, and personalized insights, Cloverleaf empowers companies to optimize their human capital, enhance employee engagement, and achieve their strategic objectives with ease.

Investment Criteria

We are currently making investments of $250K - $1M in Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A rounds of Cincinnati-based companies.

01.

Innovative and Scalable Business Model

At Cintrifuse Capital, we seek startups with a unique value proposition and a scalable business model that addresses a significant market need. Our investment decisions are driven by the potential for innovation within the product or service, the scalability of the business model, and the size and growth potential of the target market. We aim to support startups that have the potential to grow rapidly and create transformational impacts within their industry and the broader economy.

02.

Strong Founding Team with High Growth Potential

We invest in startups led by driven, highly capable founders with a clear vision and the ability to execute their business plan effectively. We look for teams with relevant industry experience, a track record of success, complementary skills, and a demonstrated ability to attract talent and build a cohesive team. The success of early-stage startups often hinges on the strength and resilience of their founding team, and we believe in partnering with founders who are not only innovative but also resourceful and dedicated to scaling their ventures.

03.

Alignment with Cintrifuse Ecosystem and Strategic Value

Our investment strategy focuses on startups that can leverage and contribute to the Cintrifuse ecosystem, benefiting from and enhancing our network of corporate partners, investors, and mentors. We assess how well the startup aligns with the strategic interests of our corporate partners, the potential for synergies within our network, and the startup’s willingness to engage with and contribute to the broader ecosystem. By fostering strong connections between startups and our network, we aim to amplify their growth potential and drive regional economic development.

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Commitment to Growing and Scaling in Cincinnati

Cintrifuse Capital prioritizes startups committed to growing and scaling their operations in the Cincinnati region. We look for companies that see the strategic advantages of being part of our vibrant startup ecosystem and are eager to contribute to its development. Our evaluation includes the startup’s plans for local engagement, job creation, and long-term presence in the region. By supporting startups dedicated to Cincinnati, we strive to strengthen the local economy, create job opportunities, and establish Cincinnati as a premier destination for high-growth startups.

We partner with our portfolio companies to help them grow.

At Cintrifuse Capital, we are more than just an investor; we are a true partner in your entrepreneurial journey. Our hands-on approach includes connecting founders with our vast network of investors and corporate partners, which opens doors to customers and follow-on investments. Beyond capital, we offer mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to talent, ensuring startups have the team and resources they need to thrive. 

Capital Raising Support

We unlock our Fund of Funds network to help founders raise from top-tier investors.

Access to Customers

We provide highly-relevant introductions to decision-makers at our corporate partners.

Talent Pipelines

We maintain a network of top-tier startup talent in the Cincinnati region to help our companies effectively scale up their teams at home.

Mentor Network

We connect our founders with highly relevant mentors and advisors to help them tackle key challenges.

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