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.
What we Do
We are committed to fostering and supporting the next generation of innovators in Cincinnati.
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.
01. Founder Development Programming
Our founder development programming is designed to support founders across their venture journey, from initial idea to first venture raise, and every stop in-between.
01: An Intro to Venture
Venture 101: A quarterly series for entrepreneurs focused on the basic tools and knowledge needed to understand the world of venture capital.
02: Preparing to Raise
Venture Foundations: A hands-on workshop series tailored for founders to learn fundamentals toward venture readiness
03: Hands-on Fundraising Support
Venture Velocity: Our flagship cohort-based program for early-stage founders designed to help master the fundraising process and secure venture capital within six months.
02. Community Programming
Our programming provides opportunities year-round to learn, connect, and grow – whether you’re a seasoned founder or just starting out on your venture capital journey.
Monthly Programming
Workshops, speaker series, and networking opportunities
Who our Community Programming is for
Designed for founders and innovators at all stages seeking meaningful connections and community building
03. Talent Support
We connect founders to a pipeline of local talent and provide one-stop resources for hiring top talent and showcasing opportunities in Cincinnati’s thriving startup ecosystem.
Talent Development Program
Connects motivated individuals with high-growth startups in Cincinnati
Internship Programs
Paid internship program designed to immerse students in the dynamic, fast-paced environment of high-growth startups
04. Union Hall
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
05. Capital Support
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
06. Ecosystem Cultivation
Cintrifuse leads StartupCincy, an ecosystem-wide coalition of support organizations, that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship by connecting startups with essential resources, fostering collaboration, and creating opportunities for growth.
Events & Programming
StartupCincy Week, Ecosystem Calendar of Events
Digital Front Door
The Digital Front Door, featuring an AI-powered resource compass, startup job board, Dealroom platform and more, boosts connectivity, visibility, and investment opportunities.
How We Foster Growth and Innovation
Cintrifuse leverages resources across Cintrifuse, Cintrifuse Capital, and StartupCincy to fulfill our mission.
Cintrifuse Capital backs Cincinnati’s most promising, early-stage startups and invests in national venture funds to drive capital into our region and create a robust startup ecosystem.
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 is a non-profit entrepreneur support organization that works to increase the velocity of venture-backable startup creation and help set companies up for success.
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.
Community Programming
Events, Upskilling, & Networking Opportunities
Founder Development Programming
Venture Capital 101, Venture Foundations, Venture Velocity
Resources & Support
Talent Support, Union Hall, Ecosystem Cultivation
StartupCincy is a coalition of entrepreneur support organizations that inspires entrepreneurship at all stages and works to expand our pipeline through inclusive support.
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
Our impact
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.
640+
curated connections made between startups and potential customers and/or investors
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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
