CincyTech

CincyTech, established in 2006, is a Cincinnati-based venture capital firm focused on transforming innovation into venture-worthy companies, primarily in southwest Ohio. The firm provides advice and capital to entrepreneurs, helping research institutions commercialize technology through startups, and catalyzes investment from various sources. CincyTech specializes in seed-stage investments, targeting sectors such as information technology, healthcare, life sciences, and technology-based companies. The firm has raised multiple funds, with its most recent, CincyTech Fund V, investing in up to 25 companies over five years, focusing on high-potential life science and technology startups in or willing to move to southwest Ohio. CincyTech is supported by Ohio Third Frontier, foundations, corporations, municipalities, and individual investors, with founding partners including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the University of Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.

Sarah Douglas

Director

Christin Godale

Director of Life Sciences

Ashley Keating

CFO

Sean Kwiat

Director

Emma Off

CEO, President and Partner

166 past transactions

Invirsa

Series B in 2023
Invirsa Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2016. The firm focuses on developing therapeutic agents to enhance immunity and promote wound healing, with its lead compound, INV-102, at the forefront of its research. INV-102 is a naturally occurring small molecule that aims to strengthen the immune response, reduce cellular injury caused by adenovirus, and stimulate DNA repair. The compound is being explored primarily for applications in ophthalmology and pulmonary medicine, targeting conditions such as keratoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Invirsa's approach not only seeks to reduce inflammation and viral infections but also has the potential to serve as a first-line therapy for common infectious diseases, addressing the significant number of viral pulmonary infections and infectious conjunctivitis cases in the United States.

Amify

Series B in 2023
Amify, Inc. is a digital retail agency based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in optimizing brands' presence on the Amazon marketplace. Founded in 1995 and previously known as Potomac River Holdings LLC, Amify provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes product listing optimization, monitoring and preventing unauthorized sellers, maintaining pricing strategies, and enhancing search rankings on Amazon. As a pioneer in Amazon-as-a-Service, Amify functions as an outsourced Amazon team, helping brands leverage cross-channel data to boost sales and improve customer experiences. The company has facilitated over $200 million in goods sold on Amazon, positioning it as a critical sales channel for its clients. Amify's expertise spans branding, advertising, data analytics, and business operations, making it an essential partner for companies looking to succeed in the competitive e-commerce environment.

Vixiv

Seed Round in 2023
Vixiv specializes in the development of additive manufacturing design software, aimed at rapidly generating designs for high-performance applications across various industries, including defense, automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. The company utilizes advanced mathematics and artificial intelligence to create functionally graded meta-materials, enhancing both production speed and component performance. Additionally, Vixiv offers design consulting services that help additive manufacturing companies achieve significant cost savings in engineering requirements while unlocking new possibilities for innovative applications.

Tembo

Seed Round in 2023
Tembo is a developer of a scalable and secure platform that facilitates the building, deployment, and management of various data services and applications using Postgres databases. The company aims to make the extensive open-source Postgres ecosystem more accessible for common use cases, effectively productizing it. By doing so, Tembo reduces the reliance on specialized database management expertise, allowing clients to enhance the capabilities of their databases.

IncludeHealth

Venture Round in 2022
IncludeHealth, Inc. is a healthcare information technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2009. It offers a comprehensive digital health and wellness ecosystem that integrates cloud software, health informatics sensors, and specialized equipment. The company's fitness platform is designed to store user healthcare data for various applications, including monitoring, analytics, and reporting. It features innovative tools like Access Strength, a functional trainer with cloud technology, and IncludeCloud, a web browser for exercise libraries. IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to enhance care delivery through hybrid models that combine onsite and remote services, facilitated by advanced body-tracking technology and clinical intelligence. The platform is widely adopted across rehabilitation and physical therapy providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other sectors, enabling remote therapeutic monitoring and value-based care while improving patient outcomes. Recognized with numerous awards for innovation in health, IncludeHealth aims to transform the fitness and rehabilitation landscape.

Genetesis

Series C in 2022
Genetesis LLC is a medical technology company based in Mason, Ohio, that specializes in biomagnetic imaging solutions to improve patient diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system designed to enhance the detection and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing the heart's electrical currents in three dimensions. Additionally, Genetesis offers the Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform that manages the data workflow for the CardioFlux magnetocardiograph. The system is non-invasive and avoids exposing patients to radiation or requiring exercise, enabling clinicians to accurately measure the magnetic signals generated by the heart during its electrical activity.

XII Medical

Series A in 2022
XII Medical is a medical device developer focused on creating innovative solutions for obstructive sleep apnea. The company has developed a minimally invasive outpatient technology that includes an implantable neurostimulation device designed to alleviate the condition. This device works by preventing the muscles in the throat from relaxing during sleep, thereby avoiding airway blockage and enabling patients to enhance oropharyngeal airflow. Through its advancements in sleep apnea treatment, XII Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and provide a proactive approach to managing this common sleep disorder.

Enable Injections

Series C in 2022
Enable Injections, LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of disposable, body-worn bolus injectors that facilitate the delivery of high viscosity and volume injectable drugs directly into subcutaneous tissue. Established in 2010 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company’s innovative devices can utilize standard containers such as vials, syringes, or cartridges. These injectors not only allow for the reconstitution of powdered drugs but also enable the delivery of up to 20 ml of medication. The system automatically warms and mixes lyophilized solutions, ensuring a seamless injection experience. Additionally, Enable Injections offers a version of its platform that can connect to smartphones via Bluetooth, enhancing user interaction. With approximately 900 new drugs in development that may benefit from this technology, the market for bolus injection systems is projected to reach $8 billion within the next decade.

Kurome Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Kurome Therapeutics, Inc. is a preclinical stage company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative therapies to combat cancer. The company targets cancer cells that have hijacked immune signaling pathways, allowing them to evade traditional treatments and develop resistance. By creating inhibitors that disrupt these dysregulated immune signaling mechanisms, Kurome Therapeutics aims to enhance the effectiveness of cancer therapies, particularly for hematological cancers. Founded in 2019, the company is dedicated to addressing the challenges of cancer treatment by providing new options that aim to overcome the survival tactics employed by cancer cells.

Eikonoklastes Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Eikonoklastes Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for diseases with significant unmet clinical needs. Since its incorporation in 2019, the company has established a pipeline of new therapies aimed at advancing from preclinical stages to clinical proof-of-concept efficiently and affordably. Its lead product, ET-101, is a gene therapy engineered to enhance the expression of Caveolin-1, which plays a critical role in neuromuscular signaling and aims to treat various neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, Eikonoklastes is developing ET-201, a novel tissue factor therapy designed to target proteins prevalent in solid tumors, including triple-negative breast cancer and metastatic melanoma, while sparing normal cells. By addressing conditions such as ALS and cancers with high mortality, Eikonoklastes seeks to provide effective treatment solutions where current options are lacking. The company plans to expand its pipeline to include further indications with inadequate treatment alternatives, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

ActionStreamer

Seed Round in 2021
ActionStreamer is a developer of a wireless wearable live-streaming platform that enhances fan engagement and experiences in sports and entertainment. The company utilizes patented software and networking technology alongside ultra-lightweight hardware to deliver live sports content. Its platform features custom-designed wearables and multimedia software, allowing users to experience an engaging first-person video perspective. ActionStreamer aims to provide innovative solutions across various sectors, including telecommunications, industrial applications, and defense, by leveraging its advanced technology to stream data effectively.

Abre

Seed Round in 2020
Abre develops an education management platform designed to enhance outcomes within K-12 learning communities. The platform offers a suite of applications that cover learning management, school and classroom management, data analytics, and communication tools. By integrating various software solutions, Abre enables schools to streamline their operations and manage all web-based applications through a single sign-on. This approach helps eliminate data silos and equips stakeholders with the tools necessary for effective decision-making, ultimately supporting the holistic development of students.

Kurome Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Kurome Therapeutics, Inc. is a preclinical stage company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative therapies to combat cancer. The company targets cancer cells that have hijacked immune signaling pathways, allowing them to evade traditional treatments and develop resistance. By creating inhibitors that disrupt these dysregulated immune signaling mechanisms, Kurome Therapeutics aims to enhance the effectiveness of cancer therapies, particularly for hematological cancers. Founded in 2019, the company is dedicated to addressing the challenges of cancer treatment by providing new options that aim to overcome the survival tactics employed by cancer cells.

Genetesis

Series B in 2020
Genetesis LLC is a medical technology company based in Mason, Ohio, that specializes in biomagnetic imaging solutions to improve patient diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system designed to enhance the detection and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing the heart's electrical currents in three dimensions. Additionally, Genetesis offers the Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform that manages the data workflow for the CardioFlux magnetocardiograph. The system is non-invasive and avoids exposing patients to radiation or requiring exercise, enabling clinicians to accurately measure the magnetic signals generated by the heart during its electrical activity.

ReadySet Surgical

Series A in 2020
ReadySet Surgical LLC is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for managing surgical vendor inventory. The platform enhances coordination and communication among surgical teams, sterilization departments, and medical device vendors, ensuring that every procedure is equipped with the correct contracted inventory and documentation. ReadySet Surgical also offers RS Analyze, a tool for hospitals to evaluate vendor performance and detect off-contract implant purchases through real-time data analytics, allowing for timely corrective actions. The company focuses on providing a user-friendly experience and seamless installation for hospital staff and vendor representatives. Established in 2014, ReadySet Surgical aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the surgical supply chain, ultimately reducing delays and errors in surgical procedures.

Peerro

Series A in 2020
Peerro is an innovative human resources platform that assists employers in identifying, hiring, and retaining qualified candidates. By streamlining the hiring process, Peerro aims to reduce the time taken to hire, enhance employee morale, and minimize turnover rates. The platform features educator-endorsed leads to ensure that its talent pool is both qualified and vetted, facilitating the right match between candidates and job opportunities. Additionally, Peerro provides job seekers with clear pathways to employment by showcasing relevant education, training, and certification information, thereby enabling employers to save both time and resources in their recruitment efforts.

Eikonoklastes Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Eikonoklastes Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for diseases with significant unmet clinical needs. Since its incorporation in 2019, the company has established a pipeline of new therapies aimed at advancing from preclinical stages to clinical proof-of-concept efficiently and affordably. Its lead product, ET-101, is a gene therapy engineered to enhance the expression of Caveolin-1, which plays a critical role in neuromuscular signaling and aims to treat various neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, Eikonoklastes is developing ET-201, a novel tissue factor therapy designed to target proteins prevalent in solid tumors, including triple-negative breast cancer and metastatic melanoma, while sparing normal cells. By addressing conditions such as ALS and cancers with high mortality, Eikonoklastes seeks to provide effective treatment solutions where current options are lacking. The company plans to expand its pipeline to include further indications with inadequate treatment alternatives, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Invirsa

Series A in 2019
Invirsa Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2016. The firm focuses on developing therapeutic agents to enhance immunity and promote wound healing, with its lead compound, INV-102, at the forefront of its research. INV-102 is a naturally occurring small molecule that aims to strengthen the immune response, reduce cellular injury caused by adenovirus, and stimulate DNA repair. The compound is being explored primarily for applications in ophthalmology and pulmonary medicine, targeting conditions such as keratoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Invirsa's approach not only seeks to reduce inflammation and viral infections but also has the potential to serve as a first-line therapy for common infectious diseases, addressing the significant number of viral pulmonary infections and infectious conjunctivitis cases in the United States.

Airway Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Airway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing protein therapeutics for lung and pediatric applications. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Marietta, Georgia, the company specializes in products like recombinant human surfactant protein-D, aimed at preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants, and AT100, a protein replacement therapy for the same condition. The company licenses technology from the pulmonary research program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, which supports the development of multiple products targeting various lung disorders. Airway Therapeutics aims to address the cycle of injury and inflammation in patients with respiratory and inflammatory diseases through advanced biologics that reduce inflammation, infection, and modulate immune responses, ultimately improving treatment outcomes.

Clarigent Health

Seed Round in 2019
Clarigent Health is a company focused on developing a clinical decision support system aimed at addressing mental health issues. Founded in 2018 and based in Mason, Ohio, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to analyze speech patterns. This innovative technology helps healthcare providers identify indicators of mental health conditions, including suicide ideation and distress. By examining conversations between patients and their therapists or doctors, Clarigent Health's application seeks to enhance the early detection of behavioral health issues and guide clinicians in formulating more effective treatment plans.

IncludeHealth

Series B in 2019
IncludeHealth, Inc. is a healthcare information technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2009. It offers a comprehensive digital health and wellness ecosystem that integrates cloud software, health informatics sensors, and specialized equipment. The company's fitness platform is designed to store user healthcare data for various applications, including monitoring, analytics, and reporting. It features innovative tools like Access Strength, a functional trainer with cloud technology, and IncludeCloud, a web browser for exercise libraries. IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to enhance care delivery through hybrid models that combine onsite and remote services, facilitated by advanced body-tracking technology and clinical intelligence. The platform is widely adopted across rehabilitation and physical therapy providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other sectors, enabling remote therapeutic monitoring and value-based care while improving patient outcomes. Recognized with numerous awards for innovation in health, IncludeHealth aims to transform the fitness and rehabilitation landscape.

Eccrine Systems

Series B in 2019
Eccrine Systems, Inc. specializes in the development of non-invasive, electronic wearable systems that monitor and transmit real-time data about human sweat. The company's flagship product, the Sweatronics platform, is a modular wearable system capable of measuring various analytes in sweat and wirelessly transmitting this data to remote applications. Eccrine's advanced sweat sensor technologies have applications across medicine, industry, and sports, facilitating the monitoring of biomarkers that can indicate dehydration, health issues, or the effectiveness of medications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company collaborates with partners to translate its technology into market-ready products, enhancing the predictive value of non-invasive wearable data.

Abre

Seed Round in 2019
Abre develops an education management platform designed to enhance outcomes within K-12 learning communities. The platform offers a suite of applications that cover learning management, school and classroom management, data analytics, and communication tools. By integrating various software solutions, Abre enables schools to streamline their operations and manage all web-based applications through a single sign-on. This approach helps eliminate data silos and equips stakeholders with the tools necessary for effective decision-making, ultimately supporting the holistic development of students.

Astronomer

Seed Round in 2019
Astronomer, Inc. is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in developing a managed platform for data orchestration, primarily utilizing Apache Airflow. Established in 2014, Astronomer offers a comprehensive suite of products and services through its platform, known as Astro. This platform is designed to streamline the process of building, running, and monitoring data pipelines-as-code, catering to the needs of data engineers, scientists, and analysts. By providing tools for deploying, managing, and scaling data workflows, Astronomer enhances the availability of trusted data for organizations, making it easier for data teams to conduct business analytics effectively. As a commercial developer of Airflow, Astronomer plays a significant role in the data orchestration landscape, serving hundreds of thousands of teams globally.

ActionStreamer

Seed Round in 2019
ActionStreamer is a developer of a wireless wearable live-streaming platform that enhances fan engagement and experiences in sports and entertainment. The company utilizes patented software and networking technology alongside ultra-lightweight hardware to deliver live sports content. Its platform features custom-designed wearables and multimedia software, allowing users to experience an engaging first-person video perspective. ActionStreamer aims to provide innovative solutions across various sectors, including telecommunications, industrial applications, and defense, by leveraging its advanced technology to stream data effectively.

Eccrine Systems

Series B in 2019
Eccrine Systems, Inc. specializes in the development of non-invasive, electronic wearable systems that monitor and transmit real-time data about human sweat. The company's flagship product, the Sweatronics platform, is a modular wearable system capable of measuring various analytes in sweat and wirelessly transmitting this data to remote applications. Eccrine's advanced sweat sensor technologies have applications across medicine, industry, and sports, facilitating the monitoring of biomarkers that can indicate dehydration, health issues, or the effectiveness of medications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company collaborates with partners to translate its technology into market-ready products, enhancing the predictive value of non-invasive wearable data.

Amify

Series A in 2019
Amify, Inc. is a digital retail agency based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in optimizing brands' presence on the Amazon marketplace. Founded in 1995 and previously known as Potomac River Holdings LLC, Amify provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes product listing optimization, monitoring and preventing unauthorized sellers, maintaining pricing strategies, and enhancing search rankings on Amazon. As a pioneer in Amazon-as-a-Service, Amify functions as an outsourced Amazon team, helping brands leverage cross-channel data to boost sales and improve customer experiences. The company has facilitated over $200 million in goods sold on Amazon, positioning it as a critical sales channel for its clients. Amify's expertise spans branding, advertising, data analytics, and business operations, making it an essential partner for companies looking to succeed in the competitive e-commerce environment.

Onconetix

Seed Round in 2019
Onconetix is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of innovative healthcare solutions. The company specializes in creating vaccines to address significant global health challenges, including a universal flu vaccine aimed at providing protection against all virulent strains and a vaccine candidate for Streptococcus pneumoniae, which targets acute otitis media in children. Additionally, Onconetix has developed Entadfi, an FDA-approved oral therapeutic for benign prostatic hyperplasia, a common prostate disorder. The company is also focused on expanding its portfolio with new therapeutics, diagnostics, and clinician services in the fields of men's health and oncology.

Astronomer

Seed Round in 2018
Astronomer, Inc. is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in developing a managed platform for data orchestration, primarily utilizing Apache Airflow. Established in 2014, Astronomer offers a comprehensive suite of products and services through its platform, known as Astro. This platform is designed to streamline the process of building, running, and monitoring data pipelines-as-code, catering to the needs of data engineers, scientists, and analysts. By providing tools for deploying, managing, and scaling data workflows, Astronomer enhances the availability of trusted data for organizations, making it easier for data teams to conduct business analytics effectively. As a commercial developer of Airflow, Astronomer plays a significant role in the data orchestration landscape, serving hundreds of thousands of teams globally.

Losant

Series B in 2018
Losant is a developer platform focused on enabling the creation of complex connected solutions through its enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) application enablement platform. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Losant offers robust features for data collection, aggregation, and visualization, allowing clients to effectively manage and interpret large volumes of sensor data. The platform employs open communication standards to facilitate secure connectivity among numerous devices, promoting seamless integration of both connected and non-connected systems. By providing these capabilities, Losant empowers teams to build and deploy real-time data solutions tailored to their specific needs.

IncludeHealth

Series A in 2018
IncludeHealth, Inc. is a healthcare information technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2009. It offers a comprehensive digital health and wellness ecosystem that integrates cloud software, health informatics sensors, and specialized equipment. The company's fitness platform is designed to store user healthcare data for various applications, including monitoring, analytics, and reporting. It features innovative tools like Access Strength, a functional trainer with cloud technology, and IncludeCloud, a web browser for exercise libraries. IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to enhance care delivery through hybrid models that combine onsite and remote services, facilitated by advanced body-tracking technology and clinical intelligence. The platform is widely adopted across rehabilitation and physical therapy providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other sectors, enabling remote therapeutic monitoring and value-based care while improving patient outcomes. Recognized with numerous awards for innovation in health, IncludeHealth aims to transform the fitness and rehabilitation landscape.

Enable Injections

Series B in 2018
Enable Injections, LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of disposable, body-worn bolus injectors that facilitate the delivery of high viscosity and volume injectable drugs directly into subcutaneous tissue. Established in 2010 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company’s innovative devices can utilize standard containers such as vials, syringes, or cartridges. These injectors not only allow for the reconstitution of powdered drugs but also enable the delivery of up to 20 ml of medication. The system automatically warms and mixes lyophilized solutions, ensuring a seamless injection experience. Additionally, Enable Injections offers a version of its platform that can connect to smartphones via Bluetooth, enhancing user interaction. With approximately 900 new drugs in development that may benefit from this technology, the market for bolus injection systems is projected to reach $8 billion within the next decade.

Jersey Watch

Series A in 2018
Jersey Watch is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in providing website solutions for youth sports organizations. Founded in 2012, it offers a platform that allows teams, clubs, and leagues to quickly create and manage their own websites. The service includes customizable website builders that enable organizations to establish an online presence using their own domain names. Jersey Watch also facilitates online registration processes, allowing clubs to collect payments and register players efficiently. This comprehensive approach helps sports organizations streamline communication and management of their activities.

Genetesis

Series A in 2018
Genetesis LLC is a medical technology company based in Mason, Ohio, that specializes in biomagnetic imaging solutions to improve patient diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system designed to enhance the detection and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing the heart's electrical currents in three dimensions. Additionally, Genetesis offers the Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform that manages the data workflow for the CardioFlux magnetocardiograph. The system is non-invasive and avoids exposing patients to radiation or requiring exercise, enabling clinicians to accurately measure the magnetic signals generated by the heart during its electrical activity.

NaviStone

Series B in 2018
NaviStone is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in website visitor and behavior tracking to aid direct marketers in identifying potential customers for direct mail campaigns. Its flagship product, NaviStone Prospecting, enables marketers to connect previously anonymous website visitors with postal addresses, creating a targeted audience based on online browsing behavior that indicates "intent to buy." This technology supports various marketing initiatives, including customer acquisition, reactivation of existing customers, and opportunities for remarketing abandoned carts and browsing. Serving professionals in sectors such as nonprofit, retail, and financial services, NaviStone enhances marketing efficiency and drives growth by leveraging first-party audience data.

ConnXus

Series A in 2018
ConnXus, Inc. is a provider of online services that connect diverse and small businesses with larger companies looking to enhance their supplier diversity. The company specializes in aggregating corporate purchasing demand, helping organizations locate, evaluate, and engage small, minority- or woman-owned businesses across various sectors, including construction, transportation, and information technology. ConnXus offers tools such as ConnXus Scrub, a data enrichment solution for validating supplier classifications, and TierTracker, a platform for reporting and management. Additionally, it features a diverse supplier search platform and a community marketplace that fosters networking and the sharing of best practices among supplier diversity professionals. ConnXus also assists registered suppliers in marketing their services and maintaining their certifications. Incorporated in 2010 and headquartered in Mason, Ohio, with a satellite office in Portland, Oregon, ConnXus serves Fortune 2000 and Fortune 500 companies and operates as a subsidiary of Coupa Software Incorporated.

Standard Bariatrics

Series A in 2018
Standard Bariatrics is a medical device company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing surgical instruments designed specifically for weight-loss surgeries, particularly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. One of its key products, the Standard Clamp, enables surgeons to standardize their techniques, thereby reducing variation and improving efficiency during procedures. The company’s tools are intended to be used alongside general-use endoscopic staplers with reloadable cartridges, which helps to minimize the number of cartridges required for each surgery. This innovation not only lowers costs for healthcare providers but also assists in creating consistent surgical outcomes.

Xact Medical

Series A in 2018
Xact Medical LLC is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2016, specializing in the development of robotics-based healthcare equipment for needle delivery. The company's flagship product, the Fast Intelligent Needle Delivery (FIND) system, automates precise needle placement under ultrasound guidance. This innovative technology aims to enhance the capabilities of clinicians by simplifying the needle placement process, allowing for faster and safer procedures while reducing costs for hospitals. By integrating robotics, ultrasound guidance, and sophisticated algorithms into a handheld instrument, Xact Medical empowers healthcare professionals to achieve expert-level precision in needle placement, facilitating intralymphatic access for both injection and diagnostic purposes.

Airway Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Airway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing protein therapeutics for lung and pediatric applications. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Marietta, Georgia, the company specializes in products like recombinant human surfactant protein-D, aimed at preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants, and AT100, a protein replacement therapy for the same condition. The company licenses technology from the pulmonary research program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, which supports the development of multiple products targeting various lung disorders. Airway Therapeutics aims to address the cycle of injury and inflammation in patients with respiratory and inflammatory diseases through advanced biologics that reduce inflammation, infection, and modulate immune responses, ultimately improving treatment outcomes.

Losant

Series A in 2018
Losant is a developer platform focused on enabling the creation of complex connected solutions through its enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) application enablement platform. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Losant offers robust features for data collection, aggregation, and visualization, allowing clients to effectively manage and interpret large volumes of sensor data. The platform employs open communication standards to facilitate secure connectivity among numerous devices, promoting seamless integration of both connected and non-connected systems. By providing these capabilities, Losant empowers teams to build and deploy real-time data solutions tailored to their specific needs.

ReadySet Surgical

Seed Round in 2018
ReadySet Surgical LLC is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for managing surgical vendor inventory. The platform enhances coordination and communication among surgical teams, sterilization departments, and medical device vendors, ensuring that every procedure is equipped with the correct contracted inventory and documentation. ReadySet Surgical also offers RS Analyze, a tool for hospitals to evaluate vendor performance and detect off-contract implant purchases through real-time data analytics, allowing for timely corrective actions. The company focuses on providing a user-friendly experience and seamless installation for hospital staff and vendor representatives. Established in 2014, ReadySet Surgical aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the surgical supply chain, ultimately reducing delays and errors in surgical procedures.

Stack Construction Technologies

Series A in 2018
STACK Construction Technologies, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service solutions tailored for the construction industry, specializing in estimation and collaboration tools. The company's flagship product, STACK, is a cloud-based construction estimation software that supports a wide range of construction sectors, including cabinets and millworks, concrete, drywall and framing, electrical, flooring, HVAC systems, masonry, painting, plumbing, roofing, civil construction, and structural steel. Catering to subcontractors, general contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, STACK aims to enhance bidding efficiency and accuracy for contractors. Originally founded as To-Scale Software, LLC in 2007, the company rebranded to its current name in December 2017 and operates out of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Abre

Seed Round in 2017
Abre develops an education management platform designed to enhance outcomes within K-12 learning communities. The platform offers a suite of applications that cover learning management, school and classroom management, data analytics, and communication tools. By integrating various software solutions, Abre enables schools to streamline their operations and manage all web-based applications through a single sign-on. This approach helps eliminate data silos and equips stakeholders with the tools necessary for effective decision-making, ultimately supporting the holistic development of students.

Myonexus Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2017
Myonexus Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company focused on developing gene therapies for rare diseases, specifically targeting Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) Types 2D, 2B, 2E, 2L, and 2C. The company's innovative treatments are based on research conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which is recognized for its leadership in muscular dystrophy gene therapy discovery and translational research. In addition to LGMD, Myonexus is also engaged in developing therapies for other conditions, including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and various CNS-related disorders, utilizing advancements in precision genetic medicine to address unmet medical needs in these areas.

Invirsa

Seed Round in 2017
Invirsa Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2016. The firm focuses on developing therapeutic agents to enhance immunity and promote wound healing, with its lead compound, INV-102, at the forefront of its research. INV-102 is a naturally occurring small molecule that aims to strengthen the immune response, reduce cellular injury caused by adenovirus, and stimulate DNA repair. The compound is being explored primarily for applications in ophthalmology and pulmonary medicine, targeting conditions such as keratoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Invirsa's approach not only seeks to reduce inflammation and viral infections but also has the potential to serve as a first-line therapy for common infectious diseases, addressing the significant number of viral pulmonary infections and infectious conjunctivitis cases in the United States.

ActionStreamer

Seed Round in 2017
ActionStreamer is a developer of a wireless wearable live-streaming platform that enhances fan engagement and experiences in sports and entertainment. The company utilizes patented software and networking technology alongside ultra-lightweight hardware to deliver live sports content. Its platform features custom-designed wearables and multimedia software, allowing users to experience an engaging first-person video perspective. ActionStreamer aims to provide innovative solutions across various sectors, including telecommunications, industrial applications, and defense, by leveraging its advanced technology to stream data effectively.

IncludeHealth

Series A in 2017
IncludeHealth, Inc. is a healthcare information technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2009. It offers a comprehensive digital health and wellness ecosystem that integrates cloud software, health informatics sensors, and specialized equipment. The company's fitness platform is designed to store user healthcare data for various applications, including monitoring, analytics, and reporting. It features innovative tools like Access Strength, a functional trainer with cloud technology, and IncludeCloud, a web browser for exercise libraries. IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to enhance care delivery through hybrid models that combine onsite and remote services, facilitated by advanced body-tracking technology and clinical intelligence. The platform is widely adopted across rehabilitation and physical therapy providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other sectors, enabling remote therapeutic monitoring and value-based care while improving patient outcomes. Recognized with numerous awards for innovation in health, IncludeHealth aims to transform the fitness and rehabilitation landscape.

NaviStone

Series A in 2017
NaviStone is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in website visitor and behavior tracking to aid direct marketers in identifying potential customers for direct mail campaigns. Its flagship product, NaviStone Prospecting, enables marketers to connect previously anonymous website visitors with postal addresses, creating a targeted audience based on online browsing behavior that indicates "intent to buy." This technology supports various marketing initiatives, including customer acquisition, reactivation of existing customers, and opportunities for remarketing abandoned carts and browsing. Serving professionals in sectors such as nonprofit, retail, and financial services, NaviStone enhances marketing efficiency and drives growth by leveraging first-party audience data.

Roadtrippers

Venture Round in 2017
Roadtrippers, Inc. is a travel technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2011. It operates a website and mobile application that facilitate road trip planning by enabling users to discover, book, and purchase travel experiences. The platform features a comprehensive database of points-of-interest tailored for road travelers, including diners, roadside attractions, and accommodations. It also offers travel guides for popular road trip routes, along with an inline text editor allowing community members to contribute their own guides. In addition to a user-friendly trip planner, the mobile app provides virtual concierge suggestions, weather forecasts, and tools for estimating fuel costs. Users can explore locations within a specified distance from their routes and synchronize their plans with navigation applications for a seamless travel experience.

Data Inventions

Venture Round in 2017
Data Inventions is an industrial data connectivity platform that enhances the way discrete manufacturers utilize information. It aggregates data from various sources, including ERPs, different brands and types of machines, and shop floor operators. This integration allows mid-market manufacturers to drive real-time operational improvements, thereby increasing their competitiveness on an international scale. The platform is designed to improve productivity by connecting devices across the enterprise and leveraging manufacturing data to enhance efficiency. Through its business analytics capabilities, Data Inventions enables manufacturers to make informed decisions that lead to significant operational advancements.

WorkFlex Solutions

Series B in 2017
WorkFlex Solutions LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in call center workforce auto-optimization solutions for clients in Canada and the United States. The company offers a unique platform that automates and optimizes intraday staffing processes, utilizing real-time supply chain methodologies. Key products include WorkFlex Manager, which acts as a decision engine for staffing, the Agent Alert System for managing agent adherence, and the WorkForce Scheduler, which simplifies overtime staffing. These solutions address manual intraday performance management issues by facilitating real-time workforce supply and demand matching, leading to improved customer service levels and increased agent satisfaction. WorkFlex Solutions also provides consulting and support services related to technology deployment, workforce planning, and software management. Its clientele spans business process outsourcers, service providers, and government agencies across various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and communications. The company operates as a subsidiary of NICE Ltd., enhancing the capabilities of existing workforce management systems while delivering significant efficiency gains and cost savings.

Airway Therapeutics

Convertible Note in 2017
Airway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing protein therapeutics for lung and pediatric applications. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Marietta, Georgia, the company specializes in products like recombinant human surfactant protein-D, aimed at preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants, and AT100, a protein replacement therapy for the same condition. The company licenses technology from the pulmonary research program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, which supports the development of multiple products targeting various lung disorders. Airway Therapeutics aims to address the cycle of injury and inflammation in patients with respiratory and inflammatory diseases through advanced biologics that reduce inflammation, infection, and modulate immune responses, ultimately improving treatment outcomes.

FamilyTech

Series B in 2017
FamilyTech is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on creating family-oriented applications that enhance daily living for parents, teens, kids, and couples. Founded in 2011, FamilyTech's lineup includes apps such as MotherShp for parents, Landra for teens, ChoreMonster for kids, and HoneyDo for couples. These applications not only aim to simplify household tasks but also support children, particularly those with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, by providing tools that help them organize and complete chores in an engaging manner. FamilyTech’s offerings cater to millions of users, making daily life easier and more rewarding for families.

Genetesis

Seed Round in 2016
Genetesis LLC is a medical technology company based in Mason, Ohio, that specializes in biomagnetic imaging solutions to improve patient diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system designed to enhance the detection and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing the heart's electrical currents in three dimensions. Additionally, Genetesis offers the Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform that manages the data workflow for the CardioFlux magnetocardiograph. The system is non-invasive and avoids exposing patients to radiation or requiring exercise, enabling clinicians to accurately measure the magnetic signals generated by the heart during its electrical activity.

Soundstr

Series B in 2016
Soundstr is a music technology platform dedicated to enhancing transparency in real-world music usage, focusing on modernizing the performing rights industry. Its patent-pending technology enables businesses to accurately identify and report the music they use, facilitating negotiations for per-use license fees instead of traditional blanket licensing. This approach not only allows businesses to pay fairly for the music they utilize but also ensures that songwriters receive appropriate compensation for their work when performed in commercial settings. Additionally, Soundstr’s platform supports advertising initiatives, such as radio-style ads in venues, which can generate new revenue streams for businesses and songwriters alike. By streamlining the process of music licensing and royalty distribution, Soundstr aims to create a more sustainable music industry that benefits all stakeholders involved. Founded by musicians passionate about transparency, Soundstr continues to seek innovative solutions for the challenges faced by songwriters and businesses in the music ecosystem.

Soundstr

Convertible Note in 2016
Soundstr is a music technology platform dedicated to enhancing transparency in real-world music usage, focusing on modernizing the performing rights industry. Its patent-pending technology enables businesses to accurately identify and report the music they use, facilitating negotiations for per-use license fees instead of traditional blanket licensing. This approach not only allows businesses to pay fairly for the music they utilize but also ensures that songwriters receive appropriate compensation for their work when performed in commercial settings. Additionally, Soundstr’s platform supports advertising initiatives, such as radio-style ads in venues, which can generate new revenue streams for businesses and songwriters alike. By streamlining the process of music licensing and royalty distribution, Soundstr aims to create a more sustainable music industry that benefits all stakeholders involved. Founded by musicians passionate about transparency, Soundstr continues to seek innovative solutions for the challenges faced by songwriters and businesses in the music ecosystem.

Enable Injections

Series A in 2016
Enable Injections, LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of disposable, body-worn bolus injectors that facilitate the delivery of high viscosity and volume injectable drugs directly into subcutaneous tissue. Established in 2010 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company’s innovative devices can utilize standard containers such as vials, syringes, or cartridges. These injectors not only allow for the reconstitution of powdered drugs but also enable the delivery of up to 20 ml of medication. The system automatically warms and mixes lyophilized solutions, ensuring a seamless injection experience. Additionally, Enable Injections offers a version of its platform that can connect to smartphones via Bluetooth, enhancing user interaction. With approximately 900 new drugs in development that may benefit from this technology, the market for bolus injection systems is projected to reach $8 billion within the next decade.

Eccrine Systems

Series A in 2016
Eccrine Systems, Inc. specializes in the development of non-invasive, electronic wearable systems that monitor and transmit real-time data about human sweat. The company's flagship product, the Sweatronics platform, is a modular wearable system capable of measuring various analytes in sweat and wirelessly transmitting this data to remote applications. Eccrine's advanced sweat sensor technologies have applications across medicine, industry, and sports, facilitating the monitoring of biomarkers that can indicate dehydration, health issues, or the effectiveness of medications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company collaborates with partners to translate its technology into market-ready products, enhancing the predictive value of non-invasive wearable data.

Cordata Healthcare Innovations

Series A in 2016
Cordata Healthcare Innovations, LLC develops healthcare technology solutions tailored for hospitals, healthcare organizations, and cancer centers, with a focus on spine and oncology specialty care. Founded in 2002 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides a suite of software applications that enhance patient management through nurse navigation models. Its key products include Cordata Spine, Cordata Oncology, Cordata Consensus, and Cordata ConsensusNow, which enable surgeons and physicians to assess patient acuity and coordinate care across multiple specialists and treatment disciplines. These tools help in determining patient needs before appointments, ensuring the efficient use of clinical resources and improving overall patient outcomes. Cordata Healthcare Innovations was previously known as Priority Consult, LLC before rebranding in 2014.

Standard Bariatrics

Seed Round in 2016
Standard Bariatrics is a medical device company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing surgical instruments designed specifically for weight-loss surgeries, particularly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. One of its key products, the Standard Clamp, enables surgeons to standardize their techniques, thereby reducing variation and improving efficiency during procedures. The company’s tools are intended to be used alongside general-use endoscopic staplers with reloadable cartridges, which helps to minimize the number of cartridges required for each surgery. This innovation not only lowers costs for healthcare providers but also assists in creating consistent surgical outcomes.

Sirrus

Series B in 2016
Sirrus, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and formulating advanced adhesive, sealant, coating, and resin solutions for various industries, including automotive, electronics, packaging, and hygiene. The company develops innovative monomer platforms, particularly methylene malonates, which serve as a foundation for next-generation products. Sirrus's technology focuses on the synthesis, stabilization, activation, and formulation of these reactive monomers, enabling enhanced efficiency and improved performance in manufacturing processes. Their products contribute to reduced cycle times and energy consumption, allowing companies to increase throughput and lower costs. Founded in 2009 and based in Loveland, Ohio, Sirrus operates as a subsidiary of Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. since 2017.

Jersey Watch

Seed Round in 2016
Jersey Watch is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in providing website solutions for youth sports organizations. Founded in 2012, it offers a platform that allows teams, clubs, and leagues to quickly create and manage their own websites. The service includes customizable website builders that enable organizations to establish an online presence using their own domain names. Jersey Watch also facilitates online registration processes, allowing clubs to collect payments and register players efficiently. This comprehensive approach helps sports organizations streamline communication and management of their activities.

ReadySet Surgical

Series A in 2016
ReadySet Surgical LLC is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for managing surgical vendor inventory. The platform enhances coordination and communication among surgical teams, sterilization departments, and medical device vendors, ensuring that every procedure is equipped with the correct contracted inventory and documentation. ReadySet Surgical also offers RS Analyze, a tool for hospitals to evaluate vendor performance and detect off-contract implant purchases through real-time data analytics, allowing for timely corrective actions. The company focuses on providing a user-friendly experience and seamless installation for hospital staff and vendor representatives. Established in 2014, ReadySet Surgical aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the surgical supply chain, ultimately reducing delays and errors in surgical procedures.

NaviStone

Seed Round in 2016
NaviStone is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in website visitor and behavior tracking to aid direct marketers in identifying potential customers for direct mail campaigns. Its flagship product, NaviStone Prospecting, enables marketers to connect previously anonymous website visitors with postal addresses, creating a targeted audience based on online browsing behavior that indicates "intent to buy." This technology supports various marketing initiatives, including customer acquisition, reactivation of existing customers, and opportunities for remarketing abandoned carts and browsing. Serving professionals in sectors such as nonprofit, retail, and financial services, NaviStone enhances marketing efficiency and drives growth by leveraging first-party audience data.

Jersey Watch

Seed Round in 2016
Jersey Watch is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in providing website solutions for youth sports organizations. Founded in 2012, it offers a platform that allows teams, clubs, and leagues to quickly create and manage their own websites. The service includes customizable website builders that enable organizations to establish an online presence using their own domain names. Jersey Watch also facilitates online registration processes, allowing clubs to collect payments and register players efficiently. This comprehensive approach helps sports organizations streamline communication and management of their activities.

Standard Bariatrics

Seed Round in 2015
Standard Bariatrics is a medical device company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing surgical instruments designed specifically for weight-loss surgeries, particularly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. One of its key products, the Standard Clamp, enables surgeons to standardize their techniques, thereby reducing variation and improving efficiency during procedures. The company’s tools are intended to be used alongside general-use endoscopic staplers with reloadable cartridges, which helps to minimize the number of cartridges required for each surgery. This innovation not only lowers costs for healthcare providers but also assists in creating consistent surgical outcomes.

ConnXus

Seed Round in 2015
ConnXus, Inc. is a provider of online services that connect diverse and small businesses with larger companies looking to enhance their supplier diversity. The company specializes in aggregating corporate purchasing demand, helping organizations locate, evaluate, and engage small, minority- or woman-owned businesses across various sectors, including construction, transportation, and information technology. ConnXus offers tools such as ConnXus Scrub, a data enrichment solution for validating supplier classifications, and TierTracker, a platform for reporting and management. Additionally, it features a diverse supplier search platform and a community marketplace that fosters networking and the sharing of best practices among supplier diversity professionals. ConnXus also assists registered suppliers in marketing their services and maintaining their certifications. Incorporated in 2010 and headquartered in Mason, Ohio, with a satellite office in Portland, Oregon, ConnXus serves Fortune 2000 and Fortune 500 companies and operates as a subsidiary of Coupa Software Incorporated.

Loteda

Seed Round in 2015
Loteda, LLC is an online marketplace based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on buying and selling gently-worn children's clothing in the United States. Founded in 2013, the platform specializes in offering clothing for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 24 months, allowing parents to purchase quality second-hand apparel at affordable prices. Loteda's curated marketplace enables users to sell children's clothing in bulk, providing a convenient option for those looking to refresh their children's wardrobes while promoting sustainable shopping practices.

Ahalogy

Series B in 2015
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.

StreamSpot

Seed Round in 2015
StreamSpot is a comprehensive streaming solution that caters to both novice and experienced broadcasters. The platform simplifies the streaming process by automating every step of the content distribution workflow, from capture to delivery across multiple platforms. It is particularly beneficial for faith-based organizations and businesses, allowing them to maintain strong connections with their communities through high-quality live and on-demand broadcasts. With a focus on user-friendliness, StreamSpot equips its users with innovative features and services designed to enhance the success of their broadcasts.

Eccrine Systems

Seed Round in 2015
Eccrine Systems, Inc. specializes in the development of non-invasive, electronic wearable systems that monitor and transmit real-time data about human sweat. The company's flagship product, the Sweatronics platform, is a modular wearable system capable of measuring various analytes in sweat and wirelessly transmitting this data to remote applications. Eccrine's advanced sweat sensor technologies have applications across medicine, industry, and sports, facilitating the monitoring of biomarkers that can indicate dehydration, health issues, or the effectiveness of medications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company collaborates with partners to translate its technology into market-ready products, enhancing the predictive value of non-invasive wearable data.

IncludeHealth

Seed Round in 2015
IncludeHealth, Inc. is a healthcare information technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2009. It offers a comprehensive digital health and wellness ecosystem that integrates cloud software, health informatics sensors, and specialized equipment. The company's fitness platform is designed to store user healthcare data for various applications, including monitoring, analytics, and reporting. It features innovative tools like Access Strength, a functional trainer with cloud technology, and IncludeCloud, a web browser for exercise libraries. IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to enhance care delivery through hybrid models that combine onsite and remote services, facilitated by advanced body-tracking technology and clinical intelligence. The platform is widely adopted across rehabilitation and physical therapy providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other sectors, enabling remote therapeutic monitoring and value-based care while improving patient outcomes. Recognized with numerous awards for innovation in health, IncludeHealth aims to transform the fitness and rehabilitation landscape.

Viaggi

Convertible Note in 2015
Viaggi specializes in mobile technology products that enhance cellular and telecommunications services. The company utilizes microwave antennas to provide reliable fiber and cellular connectivity, ensuring that devices remain seamlessly connected. Among its offerings is the FiiV smart case, which functions as a Wi-Fi hotspot and delivers data to various data-driven products, including a Wi-Fi tablet case. This technology caters to residential, commercial, and enterprise customers, enabling them to access faster and more secure internet connectivity.

Petbrosia

Venture Round in 2015
Petbrosia, Inc. specializes in providing customized dog and cat food tailored to the unique nutritional needs of individual pets. Founded in 2012 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a variety of grain-free options, including salmon, chicken, fruits, and vegetables. By leveraging e-commerce and an innovative manufacturing and logistics system, Petbrosia delivers personalized pet food designed to support the ideal body condition of pets. The company's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of dogs and cats, as well as their owners, by offering products that meet the specific dietary requirements of pets.

Shopperations Research & Technology

Grant in 2015
Shopperations Research & Technology LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform tailored for brand and retail marketers. This innovative tool streamlines the planning, estimating, execution, and analysis of shopper marketing promotions. It facilitates collaboration between retail marketers and brand sponsors, allowing them to publish co-marketing events and secure sponsorship funds. The platform is designed to enhance event performance tracking, marketing analysis, and reporting, thus improving productivity and accountability in the marketing process. Unlike traditional methods that rely heavily on Excel and PowerPoint, Shopperations offers a user-friendly interface created by industry veterans, making it accessible and affordable for users. This software aims to deliver immediate return on investment by increasing transparency in marketing expenditures within a complex industry landscape.

AssureRX Health

Series D in 2014
AssureRX Health is a personalized medicine company based in Mason, Ohio, specializing in pharmacogenomics. The company aims to assist healthcare providers in identifying the most suitable medications for individual patients suffering from neuropsychiatric and chronic pain conditions. By offering treatment decision support, AssureRX Health enables clinicians to collect and analyze genetic information, ultimately guiding them in prescribing the right medications tailored to each patient's unique genetic profile. This approach enhances treatment efficacy and patient outcomes in behavioral health and other medical contexts.

Strap

Seed Round in 2014
Strap is a developer of a software and analytics platform that leverages mobile health data to enhance marketing and engagement programs. By utilizing analytics and segmentation derived from smartphones, wearables, and health data applications, Strap enables users to make informed decisions that cater to the personalized needs of consumers. The company emphasizes the importance of a consumer-centered journey, advocating for a tailored approach to improve user engagement and overall experiences.

ConnXus

Seed Round in 2014
ConnXus, Inc. is a provider of online services that connect diverse and small businesses with larger companies looking to enhance their supplier diversity. The company specializes in aggregating corporate purchasing demand, helping organizations locate, evaluate, and engage small, minority- or woman-owned businesses across various sectors, including construction, transportation, and information technology. ConnXus offers tools such as ConnXus Scrub, a data enrichment solution for validating supplier classifications, and TierTracker, a platform for reporting and management. Additionally, it features a diverse supplier search platform and a community marketplace that fosters networking and the sharing of best practices among supplier diversity professionals. ConnXus also assists registered suppliers in marketing their services and maintaining their certifications. Incorporated in 2010 and headquartered in Mason, Ohio, with a satellite office in Portland, Oregon, ConnXus serves Fortune 2000 and Fortune 500 companies and operates as a subsidiary of Coupa Software Incorporated.

Airway Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Airway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing protein therapeutics for lung and pediatric applications. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Marietta, Georgia, the company specializes in products like recombinant human surfactant protein-D, aimed at preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants, and AT100, a protein replacement therapy for the same condition. The company licenses technology from the pulmonary research program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, which supports the development of multiple products targeting various lung disorders. Airway Therapeutics aims to address the cycle of injury and inflammation in patients with respiratory and inflammatory diseases through advanced biologics that reduce inflammation, infection, and modulate immune responses, ultimately improving treatment outcomes.

Candidly

Grant in 2014
Candidly, Inc. operates an online platform that connects users with professional photographers for various local events. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, the company specializes in capturing candid moments at occasions such as birthdays and social gatherings, though it does not cater to weddings. Users can book an event photographer through Candidly.com and receive their photos within 24 hours, allowing them to fully engage in their events while ensuring that memorable moments are professionally documented.

Cordata Healthcare Innovations

Seed Round in 2014
Cordata Healthcare Innovations, LLC develops healthcare technology solutions tailored for hospitals, healthcare organizations, and cancer centers, with a focus on spine and oncology specialty care. Founded in 2002 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides a suite of software applications that enhance patient management through nurse navigation models. Its key products include Cordata Spine, Cordata Oncology, Cordata Consensus, and Cordata ConsensusNow, which enable surgeons and physicians to assess patient acuity and coordinate care across multiple specialists and treatment disciplines. These tools help in determining patient needs before appointments, ensuring the efficient use of clinical resources and improving overall patient outcomes. Cordata Healthcare Innovations was previously known as Priority Consult, LLC before rebranding in 2014.

Petbrosia

Seed Round in 2014
Petbrosia, Inc. specializes in providing customized dog and cat food tailored to the unique nutritional needs of individual pets. Founded in 2012 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a variety of grain-free options, including salmon, chicken, fruits, and vegetables. By leveraging e-commerce and an innovative manufacturing and logistics system, Petbrosia delivers personalized pet food designed to support the ideal body condition of pets. The company's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of dogs and cats, as well as their owners, by offering products that meet the specific dietary requirements of pets.

Frameri

Seed Round in 2014
Frameri, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of prescription eyewear, including eyeglasses and sunglasses for men and women. The company specializes in interchangeable frames and lenses, allowing customers to mix and match styles to suit their preferences. Frameri operates a retail store in Cincinnati, Ohio, and distributes its products through various retailers across multiple states, including North Carolina, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Texas, and California. In addition to its physical locations, Frameri sells its eyewear online, providing a convenient shopping experience for consumers. Founded in 2013 and based in Cincinnati, the company focuses on offering a unique eyewear solution that enables customers to purchase frames and lenses separately.

AssureRX Health

Debt Financing in 2014
AssureRX Health is a personalized medicine company based in Mason, Ohio, specializing in pharmacogenomics. The company aims to assist healthcare providers in identifying the most suitable medications for individual patients suffering from neuropsychiatric and chronic pain conditions. By offering treatment decision support, AssureRX Health enables clinicians to collect and analyze genetic information, ultimately guiding them in prescribing the right medications tailored to each patient's unique genetic profile. This approach enhances treatment efficacy and patient outcomes in behavioral health and other medical contexts.

LISNR

Series A in 2014
LISNR, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in ultrasonic communication protocols, enabling data transmission over audio. Founded in 2012, the company offers various solutions, including LISNR Point for close-range transmission, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range communication between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates the sending and receiving of data. LISNR's technology is utilized by clients in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing customer interactions by creating secure and seamless transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Headquartered in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR continues to innovate in the field of ultrasonic data communication.

FamilyTech

Seed Round in 2014
FamilyTech is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on creating family-oriented applications that enhance daily living for parents, teens, kids, and couples. Founded in 2011, FamilyTech's lineup includes apps such as MotherShp for parents, Landra for teens, ChoreMonster for kids, and HoneyDo for couples. These applications not only aim to simplify household tasks but also support children, particularly those with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, by providing tools that help them organize and complete chores in an engaging manner. FamilyTech’s offerings cater to millions of users, making daily life easier and more rewarding for families.

Kapture

Seed Round in 2014
Kapture Audio is a consumer goods company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

Ahalogy

Series A in 2014
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.

WorkFlex Solutions

Series B in 2014
WorkFlex Solutions LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in call center workforce auto-optimization solutions for clients in Canada and the United States. The company offers a unique platform that automates and optimizes intraday staffing processes, utilizing real-time supply chain methodologies. Key products include WorkFlex Manager, which acts as a decision engine for staffing, the Agent Alert System for managing agent adherence, and the WorkForce Scheduler, which simplifies overtime staffing. These solutions address manual intraday performance management issues by facilitating real-time workforce supply and demand matching, leading to improved customer service levels and increased agent satisfaction. WorkFlex Solutions also provides consulting and support services related to technology deployment, workforce planning, and software management. Its clientele spans business process outsourcers, service providers, and government agencies across various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and communications. The company operates as a subsidiary of NICE Ltd., enhancing the capabilities of existing workforce management systems while delivering significant efficiency gains and cost savings.

Squirrell

Seed Round in 2014
Sqrl is a web application that enables companies, startups, and enterprises to keep track of client information and communication. It manages emails, calls, reminders, and other modes of communication with customers. It was founded in January 2013 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

REPP

Series A in 2014
REPP is an online identity and background management platform for individuals and service providers. REPP creates verified online profiles, owned by you, to share with new people that you meet through commerce, dating or networking sites. REPP verifies your identity and photo along with background checks that you confirm.

Viaggi

Grant in 2014
Viaggi specializes in mobile technology products that enhance cellular and telecommunications services. The company utilizes microwave antennas to provide reliable fiber and cellular connectivity, ensuring that devices remain seamlessly connected. Among its offerings is the FiiV smart case, which functions as a Wi-Fi hotspot and delivers data to various data-driven products, including a Wi-Fi tablet case. This technology caters to residential, commercial, and enterprise customers, enabling them to access faster and more secure internet connectivity.

Sqrl

Seed Round in 2013
Sqrl is a real-time messaging app for college students that streamlines class discussions and transforms the university experience.

Skinny Mom

Seed Round in 2013
Skinny Mom, Inc. operates an online community aimed at mothers seeking guidance on healthy living. Founded in 2011 and based in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Skinny Mom provides a platform for women to connect and share insights on fitness, nutrition, fashion, and family trends. The company offers a variety of content, including celebrity fitness tips, pregnancy advice, weight loss strategies, wellness information, and workout routines. In addition to lifestyle articles, Skinny Mom features an extensive recipe index covering meals, drinks, and desserts, as well as tips on children's fashion, maternity style, and personal well-being. The digital lifestyle brand also facilitates user engagement through customizable profiles, enabling readers to save content and receive tailored email updates. As of 2016, Skinny Mom operates as a subsidiary of FHT Media Holdings, LLC.

Aerpio Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2013
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative compounds for the treatment of ocular diseases and diabetic complications. The company's lead candidate, razuprotafib, is a small molecule activator of the Tie2 pathway that has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, Aerpio is advancing ARP-1536, a humanized monoclonal antibody in preclinical development for diabetic vascular complications, and GB004, a selective stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, currently undergoing a Phase 1b trial for inflammatory bowel disease. Furthermore, the company is developing a bispecific antibody for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Aerpio has also partnered with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative to evaluate razuprotafib's potential in treating acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Founded in 2011, Aerpio Pharmaceuticals aims for rapid development of its promising therapies.

LISNR

Seed Round in 2013
LISNR, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in ultrasonic communication protocols, enabling data transmission over audio. Founded in 2012, the company offers various solutions, including LISNR Point for close-range transmission, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range communication between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates the sending and receiving of data. LISNR's technology is utilized by clients in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing customer interactions by creating secure and seamless transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Headquartered in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR continues to innovate in the field of ultrasonic data communication.

Cloud Takeoff

Seed Round in 2013
Cloud Takeoff brings together the very latest in web technologies to deliver a powerful yet surprisingly easy to use, web based software as a service solution. We believe that Cloud Takeoff will transform the way the construction industry works, estimates and collaborates using digital plans. It is our mission to continue to improve, integrate with more and more plan rooms and to infuse Cloud Takeoff with additional sources of real time data for the benefit of all industry participants.

Stack Construction Technologies

Series A in 2013
STACK Construction Technologies, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service solutions tailored for the construction industry, specializing in estimation and collaboration tools. The company's flagship product, STACK, is a cloud-based construction estimation software that supports a wide range of construction sectors, including cabinets and millworks, concrete, drywall and framing, electrical, flooring, HVAC systems, masonry, painting, plumbing, roofing, civil construction, and structural steel. Catering to subcontractors, general contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, STACK aims to enhance bidding efficiency and accuracy for contractors. Originally founded as To-Scale Software, LLC in 2007, the company rebranded to its current name in December 2017 and operates out of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Impulcity

Seed Round in 2013
Impulcity, LLC is a location-based event discovery platform established in 2012 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The platform serves as a personalized guide to local social activities, enabling users to easily find and explore a variety of events, including concerts, nightlife options, and family-friendly activities. By curating information about the best bars and events in the area, Impulcity enhances users' social experiences and helps them engage more fully with their city's offerings.
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