Startup Growth Resources
Access the tools, connections, and support to scale your startup, from mentorship and programming to talent pipelines and coworking spaces, all designed to fuel your growth.
Startup Growth Resources
Access the tools, connections, and support to scale your startup, from mentorship and programming to talent pipelines and coworking spaces, all designed to fuel your growth.
VENTURE SCALING RESOURCES
We are empowering the transformational growth of startups in Cincinnati.
Our startup growth resources are designed to empower founders at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey, offering a comprehensive suite of programs, events, and connections to fuel growth and success. Whether you’re refining your idea, scaling your business, or seeking venture capital, our resources provide the tailored support, expert guidance, and collaborative networks needed to navigate the startup ecosystem effectively.
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: Hands-on Fundraising Support
Venture Velocity Program: 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.
Code & Cowork
Collaborative workspace where founders and developers code, create, and build side by side.
Demo Night
Startups take the stage to showcase a behind the scenes look at their ideas, products, and bold visions for the future.
Guest Speaker Series
Educational talks from founders, investors, and industry experts.
Networking
Welcoming spaces to connect, share experiences, and find the support you need to grow.
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 Network
Connects motivated individuals with high-growth startups in Cincinnati
Startup Fellows Program
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.
Startup Genome research shows that founders who engage with mentorship, networks, and accelerator resources raise up to 7x more capital and achieve 3.5x higher growth than their less-connected peers, thanks to the guidance, support, and investor access these programs provide.
Anyone can sell something on the internet. I knew the difference maker would be relationships. Cintrifuse provided me with the resources and awareness to be able to access their network, but what I didn’t realize was how quickly I could tap into it. The connections were right there at my fingertips.
Throwing Rosé on the Roof for Really Good Boxed Wine at Union Hall was absolutely perfect. Where else can you get so many people together who are so tapped into the Cincinnati startup world? And you couldn't ask for a better place for a fun event than Union Hall's roof.
RE-Assist was introduced to Cintrifuse when our platform was an idea. We received timely advice and connections that have relayed to serious conversations about selling to enterprise businesses. This has led to amazing success. Thank you Cintrifuse for believing in early-stage solutions.
The experience at the Venture Velocity Program has been exceptional and went far beyond what you could ever teach yourself. The attention we received, combined with the deep network and expertise that Cintrifuse brings to the table, made every aspect of this program a step above. I couldn’t recommend it more. Every session left me thinking, ‘that was a high value experience,’ and I walked away with countless actionable insights.