We’re powered by people.

We are led by an experienced team of investors, supported by a qualified group of Fund Advisors, with all final decisions made by an independent Investment Committee. Together we seek to provide our investors with a return on their investment, while also driving local impact.

J.B. Kropp

J.B. Kropp
Managing Director

J.B. is recognized as a leader in early-stage investing and entrepreneurship. His background spans across investing, consumer product development, business operations and strategic leadership.

Max Dworin

Max Dworin
Vice President

Max is a former venture-backed founder bringing the perspective of rapidly scaling a startup to his work in venture capital. Max has advised entrepreneurs across the country on GTM and fundraising efforts, which is a focus of his time at Cintrifuse Capital.

Santiago Garcia

Santiago Garcia
Principal

Santiago is an investment profesional with over ten years of experience in private markets including M&A Advisory, Private Equity and Syndicated Debt, with solid fund raising experience with institutional investors in Europe, North America and Latin America.

Nikki Boehmker

Nikki Boehmker
Controller & Chief Compliance Officer

Nikki is an active CPA, bringing over 15 years of public accounting experience from PwC, where she led integrated audits of large publicly traded companies and gained extensive experience navigating regulatory compliance and examinations.  

Emily Easley

Emily Easley
Associate, Direct Investments

Emily brings a wide range of experience having worked in venture for over 10 years and serving as a fractional CFO for venture backed companies. Most recently, she built and sold an interior design sourcing firm, gaining first hand insight into the entrepreneurial journey.

Joseph Delworth

Joseph Delworth
Analyst

Joseph is a recent graduate of Xavier University, where he studied finance.  Joseph brings experience in public equity valuation and, prior to joining Cintrifuse, worked in private equity secondaries. 

Madeline Martini

Madeline Martini
Head of Network

Madeline Martini is an experienced startup leader with over 7 years of driving growth for leading startups like Bumble, Lime, and Built In. She specializes in scaling operations and creating innovative marketing strategies that fuel rapid expansion in fast-paced tech environments.

Our mentor network

Our success stems from our extensive network, including individuals from local corporations, the startup ecosystem, and beyond, all dedicated to startup success. These subject matter experts, former founders, and connectors offer unparalleled support and access to our portfolio companies and funds.

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