We empower Cincinnati’s
highest-potential startups.
We work to transform the lives of founders, helping them to achieve venture scale success and drive meaningful change in their industries.
We empower Cincinnati’s
highest-potential startups.
We work to transform the lives of founders, helping them to achieve venture scale success and drive meaningful change in their industries.
Cintrifuse has a robust and comprehensive approach to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the Cincinnati region, targeting different stages of startup growth and offering tailored resources to support founders and their ventures.
Our multifaceted approach not only supports startups at various stages but also creates a dynamic ecosystem that attracts talent, capital, and innovation to the Cincinnati region, ultimately driving economic growth and transformational outcomes.
A cohort-based program to equip early-stage founders with essential skills, strategies, and insights crucial for positioning them for a highly successful venture capital fundraise.
Prospective Cohort Members
Early-stage founders preparing for first venture capital raise
Key Outcomes
Direct investment, pitch deck refinement, sales & fundraising strategy, investor & mentor connections
Resources
Marketing & talent support, professional services, Union Hall access
We provide labs that introduce innovation to corporations in Cincinnati and offer critical buyer feedback and potential direct investment funds to startups ready for enterprise-level engagement.
We work to foster our startup ecosystem and connect startup leaders for mentorship, support, and validation through workshops, courses, and networking opportunities.
Monthly Programming
Workshops, speaker series, and networking opportunities
Regional Storytelling
Amplification of founders’ voices, highlighting their startup and drawing attention to our region
Union Hall is Cintrifuse’s coworking & events space that serves as an entrepreneurial hub for high growth startups in order to create opportunities for strategic connections & collisions.
Coworking
Daily & monthly passes for coworking space
Dedicated Office Space
Dedicated desks & office space for growing teams
Rentals
Conference rooms & events space rentals
We invest in startups through our venture arm, Cintrifuse Capital, which fuels startup success by providing strategic investments, mentorship, and connections to accelerate growth and drive innovation.
Direct Investment
$250-500k Investments into Pre-Seed, Seed, & Series A rounds
Fund of Funds Investments
Top-venture Capital Funds Investment & Active Network
Portfolio Company Support
Capital Raising Support, Talent Pipeline, & Customer Access
Events & Programming
StartupCincy Week, Ecosystem wide calendar of events
Digital Startup Amplification
Cincinnati Dealroom Ecosystem, Startup Stories library
Resources & Knowledge Sharing
Resource Compass, Knowledge Hub
At Cintrifuse Capital, we’re leading with a people-first approach.. By strategically investing in top national venture funds, we channel innovation and investment into our region. Our support for local startups goes beyond capital; it’s about nurturing dreams and empowering entrepreneurs. Through initiatives fostering venture-scale growth and targeted acceleration programs, we’re not just driving economic growth; we’re creating opportunities and a vibrant entrepreneurial community in the Cincinnati region.
Cintrifuse Capital backs high-potential local startups, invests in top venture capital funds, and helps launch venture scalable-companies.
Direct Investment
$250-500k Investments into Pre-Seed, Seed, & Series A rounds of companies based in the Cincinnati region”
Fund of Funds Investing
Top-venture Capital Funds Investment & Active Network
Portfolio Company Support
Capital Raising Support, Talent Pipeline, & Customer Access
Cintrifuse supports venture-scalable startups with programming, resources, and a vibrant community, helping founders refine their businesses and increase their chances of success. Through impactful programming and access to professional services, startups not only gain essential tools but also achieve venture-scale success and drive industry change.
Cintrifuse provides access to targeted professional services, resources, and programming that transform the trajectory of high-potential startups, empowering them to achieve venture-scale success.
Open Monthly Startup Engagement
Events, Upskilling, & Networking Opportunities
Application-based Programming
Venture Velocity Program, Labs, Founders in Residence
Resources & Support
Targeted one-on-one Support, Union Hall, Professional Services
Through collaboration with other entrepreneurial support organizations, we unite behind accessible resources and an inclusive ethos. Our aim is to inspire and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to explore entrepreneurial pathways and help those in the ideation stage find the resources to grow their business.
StartupCincy provides opportunities for pivotal connections, high-quality resources, and intentional storytelling to build a robust startup economy for our entire region.
Events
StartupCincy Week, Ecosystem wide calendar of events
Digital Startup Amplification
Cincinnati Dealroom Ecosystem, Startup Stories library
Resources & Knowledge Sharing
Resource Compass, Morrow
At Cintrifuse, everything we do is oriented toward driving talent, investment, and innovation into our region. That’s why we track the metrics that matter.
curated connections made between startups and potential customers and/or investors and venture capitalists
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The Cincinnati startup scene is full of people who truly care about innovation and the city. When interacting with StartupCincy, if I’m not learning something valuable, I’m making a valuable connection.
StartupCincy Week Attendee
We help our Strategic Corporate Partners enhance their performance by using Startups as tools for Open Innovation. Strategic Venture and Connect Services leverage the tremendous network of our Syndicate Fund of Funds and its portfolio of cutting-edge Startups to enhance the innovation capacity of our Corporate Partners through collaboration and an external influx of knowledge and innovation.
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