Invirsa develops therapeutic agents that enhance immunity and promote healing. Its lead compound, INV-102, reduces cellular injury caused by infections like adenovirus, stimulates immune response, and accelerates wound repair. Invirsa focuses on treating conditions such as keratoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections.
IncludeHealth
Venture Round in 2022
IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to extend their reach beyond the clinic. Powered by computer vision, its platform digitizes physical therapy, delivering personalized, measured care through patients' devices without additional hardware or downloads.
Genetesis
Series C in 2022
Genetesis LLC, established in 2013 and based in Mason, Ohio, specializes in designing, developing, and providing biomagnetic imaging solutions for cardiac healthcare. The company's primary product is Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system that optimizes the detection, characterization, and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing electrical currents of the heart in 3D. Additionally, they offer Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform managing end-to-end data workflow for their Magnetocardiograph (MCG). Genetesis aims to redefine clinical diagnosis, monitoring, and screening processes for patients at risk of myocardial ischemia and coronary artery disease, using non-invasive, radiation-free methods.
Enable Injections
Series C in 2022
Enable Injections designs and manufactures wearable devices that deliver injectable drugs directly into the subcutaneous tissue. The system accepts standard vials, syringes, or cartridges, automatically reconstitutes lyophilized solutions, warms the drug, and injects high‑viscosity or high‑volume payloads up to 20 ml. Users place the device on the skin, press a central button, and monitor delivery progress through a viewing window before disposing of the single‑use injector. The company also offers transfer systems for partial or multi‑vial filling and a Bluetooth‑enabled version that can connect to smartphones. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and targets a growing market for self‑administration of biologics and other therapeutics.
Kurome Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Kurome Therapeutics, Inc. is a preclinical stage biotechnology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in targeting cancer cells that have hijacked immune signaling pathways to evade destruction by conventional therapies. By developing inhibitors that specifically address over-activated IRAK1/4-mediated signaling pathways, Kurome Therapeutics aims to disrupt the mechanisms that allow cancer cells to survive and resist treatment. Its approach is particularly relevant for hematological cancers, as it seeks to enhance the effectiveness of existing therapies and improve patient outcomes.
Eikonoklastes Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Eikonoklastes Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2019. The company focuses on developing innovative immunotherapies for severe diseases with high unmet clinical needs. Their pipeline includes two primary assets: ET-101, a gene therapy engineered to overexpress Caveolin-1 for treating neurodegenerative diseases, and ET-201, a tissue factor therapy targeting solid tumor cells, tumor vasculature, and tumor stem cells to inhibit tumor growth and recurrence. Eikonoklastes aims to rapidly advance these therapies from preclinical stages to clinical proof-of-concept and approval through relatively small clinical trials.
Kurome Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2020
Kurome Therapeutics, Inc. is a preclinical stage biotechnology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in targeting cancer cells that have hijacked immune signaling pathways to evade destruction by conventional therapies. By developing inhibitors that specifically address over-activated IRAK1/4-mediated signaling pathways, Kurome Therapeutics aims to disrupt the mechanisms that allow cancer cells to survive and resist treatment. Its approach is particularly relevant for hematological cancers, as it seeks to enhance the effectiveness of existing therapies and improve patient outcomes.
Genetesis
Series B in 2020
Genetesis LLC, established in 2013 and based in Mason, Ohio, specializes in designing, developing, and providing biomagnetic imaging solutions for cardiac healthcare. The company's primary product is Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system that optimizes the detection, characterization, and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing electrical currents of the heart in 3D. Additionally, they offer Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform managing end-to-end data workflow for their Magnetocardiograph (MCG). Genetesis aims to redefine clinical diagnosis, monitoring, and screening processes for patients at risk of myocardial ischemia and coronary artery disease, using non-invasive, radiation-free methods.
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.
Eikonoklastes Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2020
Eikonoklastes Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2019. The company focuses on developing innovative immunotherapies for severe diseases with high unmet clinical needs. Their pipeline includes two primary assets: ET-101, a gene therapy engineered to overexpress Caveolin-1 for treating neurodegenerative diseases, and ET-201, a tissue factor therapy targeting solid tumor cells, tumor vasculature, and tumor stem cells to inhibit tumor growth and recurrence. Eikonoklastes aims to rapidly advance these therapies from preclinical stages to clinical proof-of-concept and approval through relatively small clinical trials.
Invirsa develops therapeutic agents that enhance immunity and promote healing. Its lead compound, INV-102, reduces cellular injury caused by infections like adenovirus, stimulates immune response, and accelerates wound repair. Invirsa focuses on treating conditions such as keratoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections.
Airway Therapeutics
Series B in 2019
Airway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing protein therapeutics for lung and pediatric applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company is engaged in licensing technology from the pulmonary research program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to enhance its development platform. Airway Therapeutics' key products include 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 is dedicated to addressing various market needs related to respiratory and inflammatory diseases by creating innovative biologics that reduce inflammation, lower infection risks, and modulate the immune response, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for patients.
Clarigent Health
Seed Round in 2019
Clarigent Health is a company that specializes in developing a clinical decision support system aimed at addressing mental health issues through advanced technology. Founded in 2018 and based in Mason, Ohio, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to analyze speech. Its application is designed to detect indicators of mental health conditions, including suicide ideation and distress, by examining conversations between patients and their healthcare providers. This innovative approach enables clinicians to gain insights that can inform treatment decisions, ultimately directing individuals toward the most appropriate care for their mental health needs.
IncludeHealth
Series B in 2019
IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to extend their reach beyond the clinic. Powered by computer vision, its platform digitizes physical therapy, delivering personalized, measured care through patients' devices without additional hardware or downloads.
Astronomer
Seed Round in 2019
Astronomer is a data engineering software company that builds a managed Apache Airflow platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Cincinnati, Astronomer offers Astro, a data orchestration platform powered by Apache Airflow that enables data teams to build, run, and observe data pipelines-as-code. The platform is designed to deploy, manage, and scale distributed Airflow workflows with features such as isolated resource allocation and controlled user access, supporting data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts in delivering trusted analytics. Astronomer's solutions help organizations increase data availability and visibility by making pipelines observable and governance-friendly across environments.
Astronomer
Seed Round in 2018
Astronomer is a data engineering software company that builds a managed Apache Airflow platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Cincinnati, Astronomer offers Astro, a data orchestration platform powered by Apache Airflow that enables data teams to build, run, and observe data pipelines-as-code. The platform is designed to deploy, manage, and scale distributed Airflow workflows with features such as isolated resource allocation and controlled user access, supporting data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts in delivering trusted analytics. Astronomer's solutions help organizations increase data availability and visibility by making pipelines observable and governance-friendly across environments.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Losant is a developer platform designed to facilitate the creation of complex connected solutions. It offers robust data collection, aggregation, and visualization features to help understand and analyze vast amounts of sensor data securely.
IncludeHealth
Series A in 2018
IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to extend their reach beyond the clinic. Powered by computer vision, its platform digitizes physical therapy, delivering personalized, measured care through patients' devices without additional hardware or downloads.
Enable Injections
Series B in 2018
Enable Injections designs and manufactures wearable devices that deliver injectable drugs directly into the subcutaneous tissue. The system accepts standard vials, syringes, or cartridges, automatically reconstitutes lyophilized solutions, warms the drug, and injects high‑viscosity or high‑volume payloads up to 20 ml. Users place the device on the skin, press a central button, and monitor delivery progress through a viewing window before disposing of the single‑use injector. The company also offers transfer systems for partial or multi‑vial filling and a Bluetooth‑enabled version that can connect to smartphones. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and targets a growing market for self‑administration of biologics and other therapeutics.
Jersey Watch
Series A in 2018
Jersey Watch, established in 2012 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing an online platform for youth sports organizations. The company offers a user-friendly website builder that enables users to create custom team, club, or league websites within minutes. This service includes online registration forms for players, secure payment collection, and efficient communication tools tailored for organizational management.
Genetesis
Series A in 2018
Genetesis LLC, established in 2013 and based in Mason, Ohio, specializes in designing, developing, and providing biomagnetic imaging solutions for cardiac healthcare. The company's primary product is Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system that optimizes the detection, characterization, and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing electrical currents of the heart in 3D. Additionally, they offer Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform managing end-to-end data workflow for their Magnetocardiograph (MCG). Genetesis aims to redefine clinical diagnosis, monitoring, and screening processes for patients at risk of myocardial ischemia and coronary artery disease, using non-invasive, radiation-free methods.
NaviStone
Series B in 2018
NaviStone is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in website visitor and behavior tracking to enhance direct marketing efforts. Its primary product, NaviStone Prospecting, enables marketers to convert previously anonymous website visitors into identifiable postal addresses, facilitating targeted direct mail campaigns. By analyzing online browsing activity to gauge purchase intent, NaviStone helps businesses identify potential customers and supports various marketing strategies, including customer reactivation and abandoned cart email initiatives. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including nonprofit, consumer goods, publishing, retail, and financial services. NaviStone's innovative approach to leveraging first-party audience data enhances marketing efficiency and drives customer acquisition, positioning it as a leader in the field of offline retargeting technology.
ConnXus, Inc. is a provider of online services that facilitate connections between diverse and small businesses and larger companies seeking to enhance their supplier diversity. Based in Mason, Ohio, with a satellite office in Portland, Oregon, ConnXus focuses on streamlining corporate purchasing by enabling organizations to find, evaluate, and engage performance-rated small, minority, and woman-owned businesses across various sectors, including construction, transportation, and information technology. The company offers several tools, including ConnXus Scrub, which enriches supplier data, and TierTracker, a platform for reporting and management of supplier diversity initiatives. Additionally, ConnXus provides a marketplace that allows users to network and exchange best practices among supplier diversity professionals. The firm supports registered suppliers in marketing their services and maintaining current certifications. ConnXus serves a range of clients, including Fortune 2000 and Fortune 500 companies, and is certified as a minority-owned business enterprise by several organizations.
Standard Bariatrics
Series A in 2018
Standard Bariatrics is a medical device company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in the development of surgical instruments for weight-loss surgeries, particularly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Founded in 2014, the company has created a series of disposable surgical tools designed to work alongside general-use endoscopic staplers. These innovative tools help surgeons standardize their techniques, reduce variability, and minimize waste during procedures. By decreasing the number of cartridges needed for each surgery, Standard Bariatrics enables healthcare providers to lower costs while ensuring consistent surgical outcomes.
Xact Medical
Series A in 2018
Xact Medical develops robotics-based healthcare equipment for needle delivery. Founded in 2016 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, it is developing FIND (Fast Intelligent Needle Delivery), a system that automates precision needle placement under ultrasound guidance. The hand-held instrument combines robotics, ultrasound guidance and algorithms to enable clinicians to place a needle tip with high accuracy in ultrasound-visible areas, aiming to shorten procedure times, reduce complications and lower long-term costs. By democratizing precision needle placement, FIND seeks to enable intralymphatic access for injections and diagnostics and improve safety and efficiency in procedures.
Airway Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Airway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing protein therapeutics for lung and pediatric applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company is engaged in licensing technology from the pulmonary research program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to enhance its development platform. Airway Therapeutics' key products include 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 is dedicated to addressing various market needs related to respiratory and inflammatory diseases by creating innovative biologics that reduce inflammation, lower infection risks, and modulate the immune response, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for patients.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Losant is a developer platform designed to facilitate the creation of complex connected solutions. It offers robust data collection, aggregation, and visualization features to help understand and analyze vast amounts of sensor data securely.
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.
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 is rooted in research conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which is recognized for its expertise in muscular dystrophy gene therapy and translational research. Myonexus aims to pioneer the first effective treatments for these specific LGMD types, utilizing advanced precision genetic medicine approaches. In addition to LGMD, the company’s innovative therapies show potential for addressing other genetic disorders, including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, MPS IIIA, and Pompe disease, among others.
Invirsa
Seed Round in 2017
Invirsa develops therapeutic agents that enhance immunity and promote healing. Its lead compound, INV-102, reduces cellular injury caused by infections like adenovirus, stimulates immune response, and accelerates wound repair. Invirsa focuses on treating conditions such as keratoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections.
IncludeHealth
Series A in 2017
IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to extend their reach beyond the clinic. Powered by computer vision, its platform digitizes physical therapy, delivering personalized, measured care through patients' devices without additional hardware or downloads.
NaviStone
Series A in 2017
NaviStone is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in website visitor and behavior tracking to enhance direct marketing efforts. Its primary product, NaviStone Prospecting, enables marketers to convert previously anonymous website visitors into identifiable postal addresses, facilitating targeted direct mail campaigns. By analyzing online browsing activity to gauge purchase intent, NaviStone helps businesses identify potential customers and supports various marketing strategies, including customer reactivation and abandoned cart email initiatives. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including nonprofit, consumer goods, publishing, retail, and financial services. NaviStone's innovative approach to leveraging first-party audience data enhances marketing efficiency and drives customer acquisition, positioning it as a leader in the field of offline retargeting technology.
Roadtrippers
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2011, Roadtrippers operates a website and mobile app that enables users to discover, plan, book, and navigate road trips. It maintains a database of points-of-interest tailored for road travelers, offers travel guides on routes, and allows community members to contribute their own guides.
WorkFlex Solutions
Series B in 2017
WorkFlex Solutions LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing innovative call center workforce auto-optimization solutions in Canada and the United States. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance intraday staffing and performance management for contact centers. Its flagship products include WorkFlex Manager, a real-time decision engine that automates staffing processes, and the Agent Alert System, which facilitates timely notifications to improve agent adherence. Additionally, the Workforce Scheduler simplifies overtime staffing through real-time decision-making capabilities. WorkFlex Solutions also provides consulting and support services, such as technology deployment, workforce planning, and training for software management. Its solutions are tailored for business process outsourcers, service providers, and various industries, including financial services and healthcare. By applying real-time supply chain methodologies, WorkFlex significantly improves service delivery efficiency, agent satisfaction, and operational productivity, while enabling organizations to maximize their existing workforce management investments.
Airway Therapeutics
Convertible Note in 2017
Airway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing protein therapeutics for lung and pediatric applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company is engaged in licensing technology from the pulmonary research program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to enhance its development platform. Airway Therapeutics' key products include 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 is dedicated to addressing various market needs related to respiratory and inflammatory diseases by creating innovative biologics that reduce inflammation, lower infection risks, and modulate the immune response, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for patients.
FamilyTech
Series B in 2017
FamilyTech is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2011 that develops web and mobile applications aimed at enhancing family life. The company offers a suite of family-focused apps that serve millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Its product lineup includes MotherShp, designed for parents; Landra, tailored for teens; ChoreMonster, which engages children; and HoneyDo, aimed at couples. Additionally, FamilyTech's applications support behavior therapy programs, particularly for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, helping them organize and complete household chores effectively.
Genetesis
Seed Round in 2016
Genetesis LLC, established in 2013 and based in Mason, Ohio, specializes in designing, developing, and providing biomagnetic imaging solutions for cardiac healthcare. The company's primary product is Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system that optimizes the detection, characterization, and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing electrical currents of the heart in 3D. Additionally, they offer Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform managing end-to-end data workflow for their Magnetocardiograph (MCG). Genetesis aims to redefine clinical diagnosis, monitoring, and screening processes for patients at risk of myocardial ischemia and coronary artery disease, using non-invasive, radiation-free methods.
Enable Injections
Series A in 2016
Enable Injections designs and manufactures wearable devices that deliver injectable drugs directly into the subcutaneous tissue. The system accepts standard vials, syringes, or cartridges, automatically reconstitutes lyophilized solutions, warms the drug, and injects high‑viscosity or high‑volume payloads up to 20 ml. Users place the device on the skin, press a central button, and monitor delivery progress through a viewing window before disposing of the single‑use injector. The company also offers transfer systems for partial or multi‑vial filling and a Bluetooth‑enabled version that can connect to smartphones. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and targets a growing market for self‑administration of biologics and other therapeutics.
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, specializing in the development of surgical instruments for weight-loss surgeries, particularly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Founded in 2014, the company has created a series of disposable surgical tools designed to work alongside general-use endoscopic staplers. These innovative tools help surgeons standardize their techniques, reduce variability, and minimize waste during procedures. By decreasing the number of cartridges needed for each surgery, Standard Bariatrics enables healthcare providers to lower costs while ensuring consistent surgical outcomes.
Jersey Watch
Seed Round in 2016
Jersey Watch, established in 2012 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing an online platform for youth sports organizations. The company offers a user-friendly website builder that enables users to create custom team, club, or league websites within minutes. This service includes online registration forms for players, secure payment collection, and efficient communication tools tailored for organizational management.
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 enhance direct marketing efforts. Its primary product, NaviStone Prospecting, enables marketers to convert previously anonymous website visitors into identifiable postal addresses, facilitating targeted direct mail campaigns. By analyzing online browsing activity to gauge purchase intent, NaviStone helps businesses identify potential customers and supports various marketing strategies, including customer reactivation and abandoned cart email initiatives. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including nonprofit, consumer goods, publishing, retail, and financial services. NaviStone's innovative approach to leveraging first-party audience data enhances marketing efficiency and drives customer acquisition, positioning it as a leader in the field of offline retargeting technology.
Jersey Watch
Seed Round in 2016
Jersey Watch, established in 2012 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing an online platform for youth sports organizations. The company offers a user-friendly website builder that enables users to create custom team, club, or league websites within minutes. This service includes online registration forms for players, secure payment collection, and efficient communication tools tailored for organizational management.
Standard Bariatrics
Seed Round in 2015
Standard Bariatrics is a medical device company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in the development of surgical instruments for weight-loss surgeries, particularly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Founded in 2014, the company has created a series of disposable surgical tools designed to work alongside general-use endoscopic staplers. These innovative tools help surgeons standardize their techniques, reduce variability, and minimize waste during procedures. By decreasing the number of cartridges needed for each surgery, Standard Bariatrics enables healthcare providers to lower costs while ensuring consistent surgical outcomes.
ConnXus
Seed Round in 2015
ConnXus, Inc. is a provider of online services that facilitate connections between diverse and small businesses and larger companies seeking to enhance their supplier diversity. Based in Mason, Ohio, with a satellite office in Portland, Oregon, ConnXus focuses on streamlining corporate purchasing by enabling organizations to find, evaluate, and engage performance-rated small, minority, and woman-owned businesses across various sectors, including construction, transportation, and information technology. The company offers several tools, including ConnXus Scrub, which enriches supplier data, and TierTracker, a platform for reporting and management of supplier diversity initiatives. Additionally, ConnXus provides a marketplace that allows users to network and exchange best practices among supplier diversity professionals. The firm supports registered suppliers in marketing their services and maintaining current certifications. ConnXus serves a range of clients, including Fortune 2000 and Fortune 500 companies, and is certified as a minority-owned business enterprise by several organizations.
Loteda, LLC is an online marketplace based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in the buying and selling of gently-worn children's clothing in the United States. Founded in 2013, the company provides a curated platform where parents can purchase and sell clothing for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 24 months. Loteda focuses on offering high-quality second-hand clothing sold in lots, allowing families to access affordable options for their children's wardrobe needs. The marketplace is designed to facilitate transactions between parents, promoting sustainable practices in children's fashion.
Ahalogy is a digital marketing company that operates as the Passion to Purchase Platform, focusing on helping brands and agencies connect with consumers through their interests. The company provides a range of services, including category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology, which enable clients to enhance user engagement and drive sales. As an official Pinterest Marketing Partner, Ahalogy collaborates with leading social networks to deliver effective marketing solutions. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing. Through its innovative platform, Ahalogy aims to provide proven return on investment for its clients by leveraging data-driven insights and creative content strategies.
IncludeHealth
Seed Round in 2015
IncludeHealth partners with musculoskeletal providers to extend their reach beyond the clinic. Powered by computer vision, its platform digitizes physical therapy, delivering personalized, measured care through patients' devices without additional hardware or downloads.
Petbrosia
Venture Round in 2015
Petbrosia, Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in offering customized dog and cat food tailored to the unique nutritional needs of individual pets. Founded in 2012, Petbrosia combines e-commerce with innovative manufacturing and logistics to deliver grain-free options made from ingredients like salmon, chicken, fruits, and vegetables. The company's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of pets and their owners by providing products that cater to the specific dietary requirements of pets, ensuring they achieve their ideal body condition. Petbrosia's focus on personalized nutrition aims to improve the overall health and happiness of pets and their families.
Shopperations Research & Technology
Grant in 2015
Shopperations Research & Technology LLC is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in providing shopper marketing collaboration software designed for brand and retail marketers. Founded in 2014, the company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that automates budgeting, planning, and execution of retail promotions. Its tools enable users to track event performance, conduct marketing analysis, and manage reporting and calendars efficiently. The platform caters to both retail marketers and brand marketers, facilitating the publication of co-marketing events and collaboration on promotional execution. By addressing the inefficiencies commonly associated with traditional tools like Excel and PowerPoint, Shopperations aims to enhance productivity, transparency, and accountability in the complex landscape of shopper marketing. The software is designed to be user-friendly and affordable, providing a straightforward solution that delivers immediate return on investment through improved marketing spend management.
Assurex Health
Series D in 2014
Assurex Health specializes in personalized medicine, assisting clinicians in determining optimal medications for individual patients with behavioral health and chronic pain conditions. They provide treatment decision support to healthcare providers.
ConnXus
Seed Round in 2014
ConnXus, Inc. is a provider of online services that facilitate connections between diverse and small businesses and larger companies seeking to enhance their supplier diversity. Based in Mason, Ohio, with a satellite office in Portland, Oregon, ConnXus focuses on streamlining corporate purchasing by enabling organizations to find, evaluate, and engage performance-rated small, minority, and woman-owned businesses across various sectors, including construction, transportation, and information technology. The company offers several tools, including ConnXus Scrub, which enriches supplier data, and TierTracker, a platform for reporting and management of supplier diversity initiatives. Additionally, ConnXus provides a marketplace that allows users to network and exchange best practices among supplier diversity professionals. The firm supports registered suppliers in marketing their services and maintaining current certifications. ConnXus serves a range of clients, including Fortune 2000 and Fortune 500 companies, and is certified as a minority-owned business enterprise by several organizations.
Airway Therapeutics
Series A in 2014
Airway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing protein therapeutics for lung and pediatric applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company is engaged in licensing technology from the pulmonary research program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to enhance its development platform. Airway Therapeutics' key products include 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 is dedicated to addressing various market needs related to respiratory and inflammatory diseases by creating innovative biologics that reduce inflammation, lower infection risks, and modulate the immune response, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for patients.
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. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in offering customized dog and cat food tailored to the unique nutritional needs of individual pets. Founded in 2012, Petbrosia combines e-commerce with innovative manufacturing and logistics to deliver grain-free options made from ingredients like salmon, chicken, fruits, and vegetables. The company's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of pets and their owners by providing products that cater to the specific dietary requirements of pets, ensuring they achieve their ideal body condition. Petbrosia's focus on personalized nutrition aims to improve the overall health and happiness of pets and their families.
Assurex Health
Debt Financing in 2014
Assurex Health specializes in personalized medicine, assisting clinicians in determining optimal medications for individual patients with behavioral health and chronic pain conditions. They provide treatment decision support to healthcare providers.
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 Cincinnati-based company founded in 2011 that develops web and mobile applications aimed at enhancing family life. The company offers a suite of family-focused apps that serve millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Its product lineup includes MotherShp, designed for parents; Landra, tailored for teens; ChoreMonster, which engages children; and HoneyDo, aimed at couples. Additionally, FamilyTech's applications support behavior therapy programs, particularly for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, helping them organize and complete household chores effectively.
Kapture
Seed Round in 2014
Kapture Audio is a consumer goods company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
WorkFlex Solutions
Series B in 2014
WorkFlex Solutions LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing innovative call center workforce auto-optimization solutions in Canada and the United States. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance intraday staffing and performance management for contact centers. Its flagship products include WorkFlex Manager, a real-time decision engine that automates staffing processes, and the Agent Alert System, which facilitates timely notifications to improve agent adherence. Additionally, the Workforce Scheduler simplifies overtime staffing through real-time decision-making capabilities. WorkFlex Solutions also provides consulting and support services, such as technology deployment, workforce planning, and training for software management. Its solutions are tailored for business process outsourcers, service providers, and various industries, including financial services and healthcare. By applying real-time supply chain methodologies, WorkFlex significantly improves service delivery efficiency, agent satisfaction, and operational productivity, while enabling organizations to maximize their existing workforce management investments.
Ahalogy is a digital marketing company that operates as the Passion to Purchase Platform, focusing on helping brands and agencies connect with consumers through their interests. The company provides a range of services, including category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology, which enable clients to enhance user engagement and drive sales. As an official Pinterest Marketing Partner, Ahalogy collaborates with leading social networks to deliver effective marketing solutions. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing. Through its innovative platform, Ahalogy aims to provide proven return on investment for its clients by leveraging data-driven insights and creative content strategies.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Loteda, LLC is an online marketplace based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in the buying and selling of gently-worn children's clothing in the United States. Founded in 2013, the company provides a curated platform where parents can purchase and sell clothing for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 24 months. Loteda focuses on offering high-quality second-hand clothing sold in lots, allowing families to access affordable options for their children's wardrobe needs. The marketplace is designed to facilitate transactions between parents, promoting sustainable practices in children's fashion.
Ahalogy
Seed Round in 2013
Ahalogy is a digital marketing company that operates as the Passion to Purchase Platform, focusing on helping brands and agencies connect with consumers through their interests. The company provides a range of services, including category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology, which enable clients to enhance user engagement and drive sales. As an official Pinterest Marketing Partner, Ahalogy collaborates with leading social networks to deliver effective marketing solutions. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing. Through its innovative platform, Ahalogy aims to provide proven return on investment for its clients by leveraging data-driven insights and creative content strategies.
Kapture
Seed Round in 2013
Kapture Audio is a consumer goods company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
FamilyTech
Seed Round in 2012
FamilyTech is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2011 that develops web and mobile applications aimed at enhancing family life. The company offers a suite of family-focused apps that serve millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Its product lineup includes MotherShp, designed for parents; Landra, tailored for teens; ChoreMonster, which engages children; and HoneyDo, aimed at couples. Additionally, FamilyTech's applications support behavior therapy programs, particularly for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, helping them organize and complete household chores effectively.
CompleteSet, Inc. is an online marketplace dedicated to tracking, buying, and selling collectibles. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a platform that allows users to engage with a diverse range of collectibles across categories such as fashion, home and office, toys, souvenirs, games, food and beverage, and books. CompleteSet provides web and mobile applications that enable fans to catalog their collections, contribute to an online knowledge base, and safely transact with one another. With a mission to archive the world’s collectibles, CompleteSet assists users in discovering and enjoying their favorite items through a curated archive, facilitating both showcasing and exchanging collectibles within the community.
Capstory
Seed Round in 2012
Capstory is a company based in Mason, Ohio, that develops a web application designed to aggregate mobile-generated photos and text messages from multiple users into curated "capsules." Founded in 2011, the application allows individuals and businesses to gather and display media in a private or public format, facilitating enhanced brand exposure and audience engagement. By collecting guest photos and enabling real-time interaction, Capstory's platform aims to maximize visibility and foster connections among attendees at various events.
Roadtrippers
Seed Round in 2012
Founded in 2011, Roadtrippers operates a website and mobile app that enables users to discover, plan, book, and navigate road trips. It maintains a database of points-of-interest tailored for road travelers, offers travel guides on routes, and allows community members to contribute their own guides.
Assurex Health
Series C in 2012
Assurex Health specializes in personalized medicine, assisting clinicians in determining optimal medications for individual patients with behavioral health and chronic pain conditions. They provide treatment decision support to healthcare providers.
storeFlix
Series A in 2012
StoreFlix LLC is a technology company based in Mason, Ohio, specializing in enterprise software that enhances retail management. Founded in 2008, the company offers a mobile platform that enables businesses to gather, analyze, and share real-time information related to in-store operations, including product displays, placement, and inventory. Through a visual verification system, StoreFlix captures images, videos, audio, and audit data, allowing clients in sectors like restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores to manage risks, reduce operational costs, ensure compliance, and enhance food quality. The platform provides actionable insights that support informed decision-making and improve overall performance.
FamilyTech
Seed Round in 2012
FamilyTech is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2011 that develops web and mobile applications aimed at enhancing family life. The company offers a suite of family-focused apps that serve millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Its product lineup includes MotherShp, designed for parents; Landra, tailored for teens; ChoreMonster, which engages children; and HoneyDo, aimed at couples. Additionally, FamilyTech's applications support behavior therapy programs, particularly for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, helping them organize and complete household chores effectively.
ThinkVine
Series C in 2012
ThinkVine Corporation is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in developing advanced marketing planning, attribution, forecasting, and optimization solutions for marketers and analysts. Established in 2000, ThinkVine offers a technology platform that enables businesses to enhance their marketing effectiveness across various channels, including online, offline, digital, and traditional media. The company's proprietary analytics and software tools help clients, particularly in sectors such as consumer packaged goods, retail, financial services, travel and entertainment, and household goods, to identify the impact of marketing on sales and optimize their budgeting strategies. With a focus on improving return on investment, ThinkVine's solutions have demonstrated the ability to increase marketing-driven sales significantly for major brands. As of 2016, ThinkVine operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Marketing Analytics.
Wearcast, LLC is a Cincinnati-based company established in 2010 that offers an online platform for designing and purchasing custom T-shirts. The company focuses on assisting music festivals and artists in generating additional revenue by enabling them to sell personalized apparel online. Wearcast's model allows these users to sell custom designs without any financial risk, making it a valuable resource for those in the entertainment industry looking to enhance their merchandise offerings.
Define My Style
Seed Round in 2011
Define My Style, Inc. is an online platform based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that fosters creativity and collaboration among aspiring designers and fashion enthusiasts. Established in 2011, the company allows members to engage in social commerce by choosing roles such as buyer, designer, marketer, critic, or influencer. It specializes in designing and selling custom handbags, offering a variety of products including mini, tote, messenger, overnight, and shopping bags, as well as assorted accessories. With a community of over 50,000 young women and a strong network of industry partners, Define My Style provides the tools and connections necessary for members to share ideas, participate in contests, and bring their fashion concepts to fruition.
Venturepax
Series A in 2011
Venturepax, LLC is a company based in Milford, Ohio, that operates a website and mobile application designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2008, Venturepax enables users to capture and share their outdoor adventures in real-time across various digital platforms. The app allows users to document their activities, such as skiing or hiking, while providing features to attach photographs, describe their experiences, tag friends, and acknowledge favorite brands. Unlike traditional guidebooks, Venturepax serves as a social magazine for outdoor activities, focusing on authentic adventures shared by real enthusiasts.
StyleZen
Seed Round in 2011
StyleZen is an innovative online and mobile apparel shopping platform based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing a customizable fashion feed that adjusts in real-time to reflect users' preferences and interactions, enhancing the shopping experience. By allowing users to create collections of favored items and share their discoveries with friends, StyleZen fosters a collaborative and enjoyable environment for fashion discovery. The platform emphasizes personalization, making it easier for users to find and acquire clothing that resonates with their individual style.
Airway Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2011
Airway Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing protein therapeutics for lung and pediatric applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company is engaged in licensing technology from the pulmonary research program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to enhance its development platform. Airway Therapeutics' key products include 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 is dedicated to addressing various market needs related to respiratory and inflammatory diseases by creating innovative biologics that reduce inflammation, lower infection risks, and modulate the immune response, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for patients.
Venturepax
Seed Round in 2011
Venturepax, LLC is a company based in Milford, Ohio, that operates a website and mobile application designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2008, Venturepax enables users to capture and share their outdoor adventures in real-time across various digital platforms. The app allows users to document their activities, such as skiing or hiking, while providing features to attach photographs, describe their experiences, tag friends, and acknowledge favorite brands. Unlike traditional guidebooks, Venturepax serves as a social magazine for outdoor activities, focusing on authentic adventures shared by real enthusiasts.
Assurex Health
Series B in 2011
Assurex Health specializes in personalized medicine, assisting clinicians in determining optimal medications for individual patients with behavioral health and chronic pain conditions. They provide treatment decision support to healthcare providers.
turboBOTZ
Series A in 2011
turboBOTZ Inc. is a Chicago-based company, established in 2008, that operates an online platform facilitating the buying and selling of new and used video games. The company aims to address the needs of an underserved market of video game enthusiasts who face challenges in transactions. By prioritizing user experience, turboBOTZ seeks to become the preferred destination for all video gaming needs while fostering a strong community among buyers and sellers.
Zipscene
Seed Round in 2011
Zipscene LLC is a restaurant marketing platform based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2004. As a subsidiary of NCR Corporation, Zipscene specializes in aggregating, analyzing, and activating data related to restaurant guest behavior. The company provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing dining patterns, enabling restaurants to enhance their marketing performance across various channels. By leveraging data and analytics, Zipscene helps restaurants better understand their guests and deliver personalized messaging to attract and retain customers effectively.
Wearcast, LLC is a Cincinnati-based company established in 2010 that offers an online platform for designing and purchasing custom T-shirts. The company focuses on assisting music festivals and artists in generating additional revenue by enabling them to sell personalized apparel online. Wearcast's model allows these users to sell custom designs without any financial risk, making it a valuable resource for those in the entertainment industry looking to enhance their merchandise offerings.
Wearcast, LLC is a Cincinnati-based company established in 2010 that offers an online platform for designing and purchasing custom T-shirts. The company focuses on assisting music festivals and artists in generating additional revenue by enabling them to sell personalized apparel online. Wearcast's model allows these users to sell custom designs without any financial risk, making it a valuable resource for those in the entertainment industry looking to enhance their merchandise offerings.
Venturepax
Series A in 2010
Venturepax, LLC is a company based in Milford, Ohio, that operates a website and mobile application designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2008, Venturepax enables users to capture and share their outdoor adventures in real-time across various digital platforms. The app allows users to document their activities, such as skiing or hiking, while providing features to attach photographs, describe their experiences, tag friends, and acknowledge favorite brands. Unlike traditional guidebooks, Venturepax serves as a social magazine for outdoor activities, focusing on authentic adventures shared by real enthusiasts.
WorkFlex Solutions
Series A in 2010
WorkFlex Solutions LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing innovative call center workforce auto-optimization solutions in Canada and the United States. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance intraday staffing and performance management for contact centers. Its flagship products include WorkFlex Manager, a real-time decision engine that automates staffing processes, and the Agent Alert System, which facilitates timely notifications to improve agent adherence. Additionally, the Workforce Scheduler simplifies overtime staffing through real-time decision-making capabilities. WorkFlex Solutions also provides consulting and support services, such as technology deployment, workforce planning, and training for software management. Its solutions are tailored for business process outsourcers, service providers, and various industries, including financial services and healthcare. By applying real-time supply chain methodologies, WorkFlex significantly improves service delivery efficiency, agent satisfaction, and operational productivity, while enabling organizations to maximize their existing workforce management investments.
Blue Ash Therapeutics
Series A in 2010
Blue Ash Therapeutics is a privately funded pharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, established in December 2008 to advance the development of azimilide, a promising cardiovascular drug. The company acquired the global development license for azimilide dihydrochloride from Warner Chilcott in January 2010 and subsequently reactivated its Investigational New Drug (IND) status. Blue Ash Therapeutics assembled a clinical and regulatory development team that successfully negotiated with the FDA to design a pivotal Phase III trial for marketing approval. In April 2011, Forest Labs acquired the azimilide license and global development rights from Blue Ash Therapeutics, taking over the responsibility for the Phase III development program.
Zakta, LLC is a Cincinnati-based company that operates a real-time personal and social web search engine, offering users the ability to find, personalize, share, and discover information across a wide range of topics including arts, business, technology, health, and more. Founded in 2007, Zakta facilitates an organized search experience by categorizing results into logical segments and allowing users to edit, save, and share their findings efficiently. Its innovative features include automatic search saving, customizable search results, and tools for information gathering, such as the Zakta ClipPad and Zakta Plugin. Additionally, Zakta promotes collaboration through its upcoming product, SearchTeam, which allows users to work together in real-time on shared searches, making it ideal for group projects or planning activities. This platform enhances the search process by enabling users to engage with trusted peers, thereby improving both the quality of information retrieval and the overall research experience.
Transactiv
Series A in 2009
Transactiv Inc., headquartered in Cincinnati with additional offices in Boulder, delivers on-demand commerce solutions tailored for mid-market companies. Its primary offerings are PartnerFront and StoreFront platforms, facilitating interactions between businesses and their partners, suppliers, affiliates, and customers. The company aims to connect millions of products and businesses effectively online, addressing a fundamental need in e-commerce.
Venturepax
Seed Round in 2009
Venturepax, LLC is a company based in Milford, Ohio, that operates a website and mobile application designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2008, Venturepax enables users to capture and share their outdoor adventures in real-time across various digital platforms. The app allows users to document their activities, such as skiing or hiking, while providing features to attach photographs, describe their experiences, tag friends, and acknowledge favorite brands. Unlike traditional guidebooks, Venturepax serves as a social magazine for outdoor activities, focusing on authentic adventures shared by real enthusiasts.
Zipscene LLC is a restaurant marketing platform based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2004. As a subsidiary of NCR Corporation, Zipscene specializes in aggregating, analyzing, and activating data related to restaurant guest behavior. The company provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing dining patterns, enabling restaurants to enhance their marketing performance across various channels. By leveraging data and analytics, Zipscene helps restaurants better understand their guests and deliver personalized messaging to attract and retain customers effectively.
ThinkVine
Series B in 2009
ThinkVine Corporation is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in developing advanced marketing planning, attribution, forecasting, and optimization solutions for marketers and analysts. Established in 2000, ThinkVine offers a technology platform that enables businesses to enhance their marketing effectiveness across various channels, including online, offline, digital, and traditional media. The company's proprietary analytics and software tools help clients, particularly in sectors such as consumer packaged goods, retail, financial services, travel and entertainment, and household goods, to identify the impact of marketing on sales and optimize their budgeting strategies. With a focus on improving return on investment, ThinkVine's solutions have demonstrated the ability to increase marketing-driven sales significantly for major brands. As of 2016, ThinkVine operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Marketing Analytics.
SpineForm
Series A in 2009
SpineForm LLC is a medical device company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2004. The company specializes in developing innovative products for the treatment of spinal deformities. One of its key offerings is a spine staple, which is designed for arthroscopic implantation in children. This product serves to slow the progression or reduce the curvature of the spine, allowing for less invasive surgical treatment. By providing effective solutions, SpineForm aims to enable healthcare providers to initiate treatment more promptly and enhance the likelihood of successful outcomes for patients with spinal deformities.
Assurex Health
Series A in 2008
Assurex Health specializes in personalized medicine, assisting clinicians in determining optimal medications for individual patients with behavioral health and chronic pain conditions. They provide treatment decision support to healthcare providers.
ThinkVine
Series A in 2008
ThinkVine Corporation is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in developing advanced marketing planning, attribution, forecasting, and optimization solutions for marketers and analysts. Established in 2000, ThinkVine offers a technology platform that enables businesses to enhance their marketing effectiveness across various channels, including online, offline, digital, and traditional media. The company's proprietary analytics and software tools help clients, particularly in sectors such as consumer packaged goods, retail, financial services, travel and entertainment, and household goods, to identify the impact of marketing on sales and optimize their budgeting strategies. With a focus on improving return on investment, ThinkVine's solutions have demonstrated the ability to increase marketing-driven sales significantly for major brands. As of 2016, ThinkVine operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Marketing Analytics.