Cintrifuse Capital | Who We Are
Our Philosophy
A THREE-PRONGED STRATEGY FOR DRIVING LOCAL IMPACT & RETURNS
Our latest fund, Fund III, is backed by several of Cincinnati’s most prominent corporations, its most influential medical and academic institutions, as well as a handful of private investors.
Backing Cincinnati Startups
We make direct venture capital investments into the most promising Cincinnati-area startups, with a focus on backing companies at the earliest stages.Driving New Venture Creation
We make investments and sponsor initiatives that drive the creation of more venture-backable businesses in the region.Investing in Venture Funds
We invest in best-in-class venture capital funds, with a strategic inclination towards firms that demonstrate an interest in the Midwest and see value in the Cincinnati region.Our Portfolio of Funds
The focus of Funds I & II was investment in other venture capital funds, with a goal of driving returns, exposing top-tier venture investors to the exciting startups scaling in Cincinnati, and connecting our corporate investors with bleeding-edge thinkers and innovators. Our ‘fund of funds’ approach led to investments in 23 world-renowned Venture Capital fund managers and an even broader network of hundreds of venture firms that we can provide access to for promising local Cincinnati startups.
Corporate Strategic Partners
Our corporate partners provide capital and insights that enable our investment strategy and unprecedented access for our portfolio companies and venture funds. They are all united by their interest in seeing the Cincinnati startup ecosystem thrive.
Investments
Startup Connections
Total Value
The Power of the Network
A CONTINUUM OF CAPITAL FOR CINCINNATI STARTUPS
Through our investments in and relationships with hundreds of venture capital fund managers, we provide access to a continuum of capital for Cincinnati-based startups. We have the ability to make introductions to relevant capital providers throughout the country at all stages of venture-building.
We want to hear from you:
Startup Founders
We’re looking to back Cincinnati’s best entrepreneurs and startups, with a core focus on investing in technology businesses at the earliest stages. If you’re a Cincinnati-based founder seeking venture capital, please reach out and tell us about your business.Venture Capital Managers
We look to invest in top quartile funds with managers who want to engage in the Cincinnati ecosystem. If you’re raising a venture capital fund and see strategic value in Cincinnati and our unparalleled network of corporate LPs, we want to connect.Cincinnati Startup Champions
Our model works because we are able to tap into a network of individuals – at our local corporations, in our startup ecosystem, and throughout the country – who want to see startups succeed. These are subject matter experts, former founders, startup champions and connectors who guide our thinking and provide unparalleled support and access for our portfolio companies and funds. If you’re inspired to support our efforts, email us.Our Team
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.