Queen City Angels (QCA) is an angel investment group based in Cincinnati, Ohio, established in 2000. The organization comprises experienced, accredited investors dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage companies in Cincinnati and its surrounding areas. QCA focuses its investments on a diverse range of sectors, including advanced materials, life sciences, media, retail, electrical devices and supplies, financial services, and information technology. Through strategic investments, QCA aims to support entrepreneurs and drive substantial returns while contributing to the economic development of the region.
1Logtech is an AI-driven, no-code iPaaS (integration platform as a service) that allows shippers and 3PLs to build fast, reliable API/EDI connections with their customers and carriers. It is a business connectivity platform for both shippers and 3PL/brokers that directly connects between APIs or transforms EDI & APIs. It was purpose-built on the AWS cloud, first focusing on carrier and customer connectivity for shippers and 3PLs. 1Logtech is a full integration platform with SupportOPS and artificial intelligence capabilities to assist in data setup and identification of anomalies.
Trinity Guardion
Series B in 2024
Trinity Guardion, LLC, founded in 2010 and based in Batesville, Indiana, specializes in the manufacturing of innovative protective barriers for hospital beds. The company's flagship product, the Soteria Bed Barrier, is a launderable and reusable solution designed to enhance cleanliness and safety for patients. This barrier features a micro barrier fabric that effectively blocks fluids, soils, and microbes, thereby reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. It adheres to CDC-compliant disinfection protocols and is equipped with barcodes for tracking and documentation purposes. By promoting a higher standard of hygiene, Trinity Guardion aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital readmission rates, and minimize the length of hospital stays while extending the life of mattresses through its multi-step decontamination process.
SureImpact
Venture Round in 2023
SureImpact provides a cloud-based impact management and reporting solution tailored for social-good organizations and their funders. The company's platform focuses on enhancing service coordination by enabling mission-driven professionals to shift their focus from merely measuring outputs to assessing the outcomes and overall impact on individuals, families, and communities. By streamlining data collection and automating reporting processes, SureImpact empowers non-profit organizations and government agencies to effectively measure, manage, and communicate their social impact. This approach helps organizations capture valuable insights that can improve service delivery, engage communities, attract new funding opportunities, and build trust with constituents.
Tactile Engineering
Venture Round in 2023
Tactile Engineering specializes in the development and manufacturing of tactile graphics tablets designed for blind and visually impaired individuals. The company focuses on enhancing information access through innovative technology. Its products include an iPad-like device featuring an array of dots connected to a mobile device, which allows users to engage with Braille more intuitively. This platform provides advanced graphical capabilities, enabling users to improve their STEM education and explore new learning methods through animated, highlighted, and interactive images. By offering these tools, Tactile Engineering aims to empower blind individuals to access a broader range of knowledge and educational resources.
C360
Venture Round in 2022
C360 Technologies is a video technology company that specializes in delivering high-quality, non-stitched immersive video products. Established in 2008 and based in Wexford, Pennsylvania, C360 has pioneered original 360 technologies that provide stunning 6K immersive broadcast and streaming video without the need for multi-headed cameras. The company offers unique solutions for live television events, enabling multiple HD-SDI outputs for broadcast backhaul while simultaneously delivering 4K streams to over-the-top (OTT) platforms. This configuration allows for an enhanced user experience, empowering viewers to independently control their camera location and adjust pan, tilt, and zoom settings during live events. C360's innovative approach to video production enhances real-time broadcasting capabilities and supports seamless integration for the second-screen user experience.
Alphyn Biologics
Series A in 2022
Alphyn Biologics is a life science company focused on developing innovative drug therapies for skin diseases, particularly severe and common skin infections. The company's primary target is infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria, specifically methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Utilizing its proprietary Multi-Target Therapeutic (MTT) platform, Alphyn Biologics creates topical treatments derived from a tropical plant known for its natural antibacterial properties. This approach aims to address shortcomings in existing treatments, such as efficacy, side effects, and patient tolerability, ultimately providing a safe and effective solution for patients suffering from bacterial skin infections.
Cloverleaf.me
Series A in 2022
Cloverleaf LLC offers a visualization and scenario-planning platform designed to enhance team management and employee development. Founded in 2015 and based in Covington, Kentucky, the platform analyzes employee data to provide insights into team dynamics by cross-mapping personality traits, skills, and organizational culture. This enables users, including agile practitioners, project managers, and human resource professionals, to position team members effectively, improve communication, and identify suitable candidates to boost productivity. Additionally, Cloverleaf's automated coaching features deliver personalized nudges through commonly used tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, and Slack, fostering collaboration and performance improvements within teams.
AKRU
Seed Round in 2021
AKRU is a commercial real estate investment platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate fractional ownership of real estate assets. By offering security tokens, the platform allows investors to participate with a minimum investment of $1,000. This innovative approach not only enhances accessibility but also significantly shortens the transaction cycle, enabling instant recording of transactions on an immutable ledger. This feature fosters trust among investors and provides them with greater control and liquidity over their investments. Since its beta launch in October 2020, AKRU has successfully secured 14 assets and attracted over 50 investors. The platform was relaunched in March 2021 as a prominent sponsor for the Security Token Summit, further establishing its presence in the industry. AKRU has garnered attention from various major publications, highlighting its role in modernizing real estate investment.
Resonado Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Resonado Labs specializes in audio hardware solutions that enhance sound reproduction across various applications. The company focuses on transducer design and engineering, creating innovative products such as miniaturized sub-woofer drivers for integrated sound bars and advanced sonic projection arrays that can deliver sound over distances exceeding 1500 meters. Resonado aims to revolutionize the audio market through continuous experimentation with materials, motor structures, and industrial designs, all conducted at their headquarters in Chicago. By leveraging proprietary audio tools, Resonado enables clients to develop sound field control technologies that combine design innovation with high-fidelity acoustic performance, thereby expanding the potential applications of their technology across different industries.
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.
Standard Bariatrics
Series B in 2021
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.
Qualifi
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Qualifi operates a digital screening platform designed to enhance the hiring experience through on-demand phone interviews. By allowing recruiters to pre-record, send, and manage audio interviews at scale, Qualifi streamlines the screening process, enabling human resource professionals to conduct a high volume of interviews efficiently. This approach not only saves time for both recruiters and candidates but also preserves a human touch in the hiring process. With the majority of candidate responses occurring on the first day, Qualifi helps recruiters secure top talent swiftly, significantly reducing the time traditionally associated with phone interviews.
Resonado Labs
Angel Round in 2020
Resonado Labs specializes in audio hardware solutions that enhance sound reproduction across various applications. The company focuses on transducer design and engineering, creating innovative products such as miniaturized sub-woofer drivers for integrated sound bars and advanced sonic projection arrays that can deliver sound over distances exceeding 1500 meters. Resonado aims to revolutionize the audio market through continuous experimentation with materials, motor structures, and industrial designs, all conducted at their headquarters in Chicago. By leveraging proprietary audio tools, Resonado enables clients to develop sound field control technologies that combine design innovation with high-fidelity acoustic performance, thereby expanding the potential applications of their technology across different industries.
Cloverleaf.me
Seed Round in 2020
Cloverleaf LLC offers a visualization and scenario-planning platform designed to enhance team management and employee development. Founded in 2015 and based in Covington, Kentucky, the platform analyzes employee data to provide insights into team dynamics by cross-mapping personality traits, skills, and organizational culture. This enables users, including agile practitioners, project managers, and human resource professionals, to position team members effectively, improve communication, and identify suitable candidates to boost productivity. Additionally, Cloverleaf's automated coaching features deliver personalized nudges through commonly used tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, and Slack, fostering collaboration and performance improvements within teams.
Resonado Labs
Funding Round in 2020
Resonado Labs specializes in audio hardware solutions that enhance sound reproduction across various applications. The company focuses on transducer design and engineering, creating innovative products such as miniaturized sub-woofer drivers for integrated sound bars and advanced sonic projection arrays that can deliver sound over distances exceeding 1500 meters. Resonado aims to revolutionize the audio market through continuous experimentation with materials, motor structures, and industrial designs, all conducted at their headquarters in Chicago. By leveraging proprietary audio tools, Resonado enables clients to develop sound field control technologies that combine design innovation with high-fidelity acoustic performance, thereby expanding the potential applications of their technology across different industries.
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.
SoLo
Seed Round in 2019
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a financial service provider that operates a mobile money exchange and lending platform, connecting lenders with borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Founded in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo launched its services in 2018 with a mission to create a more equitable and community-driven lending alternative. The platform has facilitated millions of transactions, aiming to redefine financial services for its users. In addition to its core lending services, SoLo is expanding its offerings to include banking, credit building, and premium member services, all while maintaining its commitment to fostering financial autonomy within the community.
PopBase
Convertible Note in 2019
Our patented platform will change what it means to watch a show, play a game and buy a product. Our codeless storytelling platform gives users simple templates to create immersive content that has: the distribution speed of social media, the interactivity and immersion of open-world videogames, and the long-form format of TV Programming. PopBase will do for 3D interactive content design what CANVA does for 2D graphic design.
Resonado Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Resonado Labs specializes in audio hardware solutions that enhance sound reproduction across various applications. The company focuses on transducer design and engineering, creating innovative products such as miniaturized sub-woofer drivers for integrated sound bars and advanced sonic projection arrays that can deliver sound over distances exceeding 1500 meters. Resonado aims to revolutionize the audio market through continuous experimentation with materials, motor structures, and industrial designs, all conducted at their headquarters in Chicago. By leveraging proprietary audio tools, Resonado enables clients to develop sound field control technologies that combine design innovation with high-fidelity acoustic performance, thereby expanding the potential applications of their technology across different industries.
PopBase
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Our patented platform will change what it means to watch a show, play a game and buy a product. Our codeless storytelling platform gives users simple templates to create immersive content that has: the distribution speed of social media, the interactivity and immersion of open-world videogames, and the long-form format of TV Programming. PopBase will do for 3D interactive content design what CANVA does for 2D graphic design.
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.
Cloverleaf.me
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Cloverleaf LLC offers a visualization and scenario-planning platform designed to enhance team management and employee development. Founded in 2015 and based in Covington, Kentucky, the platform analyzes employee data to provide insights into team dynamics by cross-mapping personality traits, skills, and organizational culture. This enables users, including agile practitioners, project managers, and human resource professionals, to position team members effectively, improve communication, and identify suitable candidates to boost productivity. Additionally, Cloverleaf's automated coaching features deliver personalized nudges through commonly used tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, and Slack, fostering collaboration and performance improvements within teams.
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.
Candidly
Venture Round in 2017
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.
SonarMed
Series C in 2017
SonarMed, Inc. is a medical device company founded in 2005 and based in Carmel, Indiana. It specializes in the placement and monitoring of endotracheal tubes, which are essential for patients who cannot breathe independently. The company's flagship product, the SonarMed AirWave, is a non-invasive device that utilizes acoustic reflectometry technology to provide real-time monitoring of endotracheal tube position and function. This innovation allows healthcare providers to detect potentially dangerous conditions related to tube placement, ultimately enhancing patient safety and improving the quality of care. By offering a more comprehensive solution for managing breathing tubes, SonarMed aims to benefit both patients and healthcare professionals while also contributing to cost reduction in medical care.
Supply Dynamics
Series A in 2017
Supply Dynamics, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based supply chain management platform designed to enhance visibility and control over materials and raw inventory. Founded in 2003 and based in Loveland, Ohio, the company serves various industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics, energy, industrial manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas. Its platform offers a range of functionalities, such as demand aggregation, forecasting, sourcing, and procurement, while enabling collaboration with n-tier suppliers on the purchase of essential materials like metals and electronic components. By utilizing a proprietary data conversion process and a unique metals price benchmarking solution, Supply Dynamics helps manufacturers recover value across the extended supply chain, understand material needs, and mitigate price volatility, ultimately improving efficiency and reducing costs.
SoLo
Convertible Note in 2017
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a financial service provider that operates a mobile money exchange and lending platform, connecting lenders with borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Founded in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo launched its services in 2018 with a mission to create a more equitable and community-driven lending alternative. The platform has facilitated millions of transactions, aiming to redefine financial services for its users. In addition to its core lending services, SoLo is expanding its offerings to include banking, credit building, and premium member services, all while maintaining its commitment to fostering financial autonomy within the community.
3Bar Biologics
Series A in 2017
3Bar Biologics Inc. is a Columbus, Ohio-based bioscience company that specializes in developing sustainable agricultural solutions. Established in 2013, the company focuses on enhancing crop yields through its flagship product, Bio-YIELD, a microbe inoculant system. Bio-YIELD utilizes naturally occurring microbes specifically matched to various crops and soil environments, promoting healthier plant growth without the need for synthetic chemicals. This innovative system was the result of over 15 years of research conducted by scientists at The Ohio State University. Initially launched in 2014 for eastern Corn Belt growers, 3Bar Biologics aims to expand its market reach globally as it gathers additional supporting data, thereby assisting farmers in sustainably increasing yields while protecting their investments in land and seed.
Sense Neuro Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2017
Sense Neuro Diagnostics is a medical technology company dedicated to enhancing outcomes for stroke and brain injury patients through innovative solutions. The company focuses on the development of non-invasive technology that facilitates continuous, real-time monitoring of brain injuries and enables rapid detection of various types of strokes, including ischemic strokes with and without large vessel occlusion, as well as intracerebral hemorrhage. Sense is currently engaged in pivotal trials aimed at continuous monitoring of intracranial hemorrhage and has successfully conducted first-in-human pilot studies to refine its triage technology for stroke subtype identification. Their radiofrequency sensors are designed to monitor critical brain activity changes, such as seizures and increased swelling, particularly in intensive care settings, allowing healthcare professionals to detect emergencies promptly and administer earlier treatments.
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.
Cladwell
Seed Round in 2017
Cladwell is a styling app that helps millennials buy LESS clothing. In 2015, millennials broke a 100-year consumer trend by buying 10% fewer (but better) clothes. This trend is just getting started and we are the FIRST to monetize it. For $5/mo our software pairs down your closet and gives you daily outfit recommendations from what you already own - not by selling you more clothes. - $750K ARR - Profitable Unit Economics - 36% MoM GROOOOOOOOWTH... for 9 months Founding team has previously built startups in fashion and retail.
Healthy Roster
Seed Round in 2016
Healthy Roster, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a virtual athletic training app and injury communication platform designed to enhance the management of sports injuries and facilitate communication among athletic trainers, parents, coaches, and school administrators. Founded in 2015 and based in Dublin, Ohio, the company offers a mobile sports-specific electronic health record (EHR) system that allows athletic trainers to efficiently document, track, and manage injuries. This platform ensures timely notifications regarding injuries or updates, fostering better engagement and coordination among all stakeholders involved in an athlete's care. Healthy Roster’s services are tailored for high schools, middle schools, and youth sports leagues, providing parents with direct access to certified athletic trainers and streamlining communication throughout the recovery process. The company aims to leverage technology to improve the delivery of athletic training services and enhance the overall experience for athletes and their support networks.
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.
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.
MobileFit
Seed Round in 2016
MobileFit specializes in developing member engagement technology tailored for fitness centers, aiming to enhance the overall fitness experience and optimize the member lifecycle. The company offers patent-pending solutions that streamline processes from new member enrollment and onboarding to ongoing interactions with health coaches. By providing essential tools that foster a remarkable fitness journey, MobileFit helps fitness facilities improve membership satisfaction and retention, potentially increasing retention rates by up to 60%. This technology not only assists in retaining existing members but also encourages them to recruit friends, thereby contributing to the growth of the membership base for fitness centers.
Divine Services
Seed Round in 2016
Divine Services Corp. specializes in providing high-quality valet parking and driving services. The company is dedicated to professionalism and aims to deliver a prestigious experience during every interaction. Its offerings include valet services for restaurants and events, as well as designated driving, chauffeuring, and errand services. By prioritizing customer satisfaction and employing skilled personnel, Divine Services helps clients efficiently find secure parking solutions, enhancing the overall experience at various venues.
Foxtrot Code
Angel Round in 2015
Foxtrot Code is a Cincinnati-based marketplace for analytics solutions, catering to organizations of various sizes. It operates similarly to Etsy but focuses on analytics, allowing members to develop, repurpose, share, sell, and purchase tailored analytics applications. The platform also features an Incubator Program, which connects enterprises with a community of data scientists, developers, and analysts who can address specific analytics needs at no upfront cost. Users can describe their requirements and provide relevant data, enabling community members to propose and submit solutions. Additionally, Foxtrot Code offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that allows users to create predictive models and deploy AI applications without the need for coding, facilitating the use of predictive and prescriptive analytics for improved business decision-making.
Medacheck
Series A in 2015
MedaCheck LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, provides a personalized medication management system tailored for seniors and individuals requiring assistance with their prescriptions. The company's platform consists of three main components: CheckBox, a hardware device that enhances patient adherence; Pillbox, a communication software that supports and reminds patients about their medications; and CheckIn, a tool that fosters connectivity between patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers. This system helps monitor patients' health status in real-time, ensuring that their medical teams and families are informed and able to assist effectively. MedaCheck serves a variety of clients within the healthcare sector, including telehealth providers, health insurers, and assisted living facilities, all aimed at improving patient outcomes and adherence to prescribed treatments.
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.
Cladwell
Seed Round in 2014
Cladwell is a styling app that helps millennials buy LESS clothing. In 2015, millennials broke a 100-year consumer trend by buying 10% fewer (but better) clothes. This trend is just getting started and we are the FIRST to monetize it. For $5/mo our software pairs down your closet and gives you daily outfit recommendations from what you already own - not by selling you more clothes. - $750K ARR - Profitable Unit Economics - 36% MoM GROOOOOOOOWTH... for 9 months Founding team has previously built startups in fashion and retail.
PlusBlue Solutions
Seed Round in 2014
PlusBlue Solutions, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in short-term rentals of high-quality portable battery packs designed for busy venues. The company provides customized chargers that are premium-grade and portable, compatible with any USB device, including phones and tablets. By offering these rental services, PlusBlue Solutions ensures that users can stay mobile and connected without the inconvenience of dead batteries, enhancing their experience in various public settings.
OneMorePallet
Seed Round in 2014
OneMorePallet.com provides a marketplace for thrifty, low volume shippers to receive substantial discounts for shipping by using excess capacity of LTL Carriers available through our system. OneMorePallet solves several problems for our two sets of customers: shippers and LTL Carriers. Low volume shippers rarely get great rates for small shipments and are practically ignored by the major carriers. We solve this problem by allocating excess capacity without having to negotiate with the carriers. Shippers get a great price and the carrier gets a fuller truckload.
OneMorePallet
Seed Round in 2013
OneMorePallet.com provides a marketplace for thrifty, low volume shippers to receive substantial discounts for shipping by using excess capacity of LTL Carriers available through our system. OneMorePallet solves several problems for our two sets of customers: shippers and LTL Carriers. Low volume shippers rarely get great rates for small shipments and are practically ignored by the major carriers. We solve this problem by allocating excess capacity without having to negotiate with the carriers. Shippers get a great price and the carrier gets a fuller truckload.
nChannel
Series A in 2013
nChannel, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based multichannel management software that enables merchants to sell products across various online and offline channels. Founded in 2011 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates product information management, order management, inventory synchronization, and supply chain processes. This solution allows businesses to connect their existing financial, ERP, and POS systems with multiple sales channels, including popular platforms like Amazon and Shopify. By streamlining operations and improving data visibility, nChannel helps merchants enhance their overall shopping experience and manage their sales processes more efficiently. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including outdoor and sporting goods, consumer goods, apparel, and non-profit sectors, catering to merchants of various sizes.
SoMoLend
Seed Round in 2013
SoMoLend Holdings LLC operates a web-based platform that connects lenders and borrowers for financial solutions in the United States, primarily targeting small businesses and startups. Founded in 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, SoMoLend allows businesses to secure loans from a variety of sources, including banks, corporations, and local community members. The platform promotes peer-to-peer lending, enabling borrowers to raise funds from friends, family, and local investors. It serves as a transparent portal where lenders can assess potential borrowers in their communities, fostering local investment and support. The company's mission is to assist small businesses that struggle to obtain traditional funding, ultimately helping entrepreneurs grow and contributing to job creation and community development. SoMoLend's innovative approach to lending emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration in financing local enterprises.
Ischemia Care
Venture Round in 2013
Ischemia Care, LLC is a molecular diagnostic company based in Oxford, Ohio, specializing in blood tests designed to aid physicians in diagnosing the causes of ischemic strokes and transient ischemic attacks. The company offers a range of diagnostic services, including ISCDx, a test that employs gene expression analysis to identify stroke causes, and various laboratory tests performed in hospital settings. Its products, such as the ER Stroke Triage Test, support emergency room clinicians in confirming strokes quickly. By utilizing blood testing as a clinical workflow tool, Ischemia Care aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by ensuring patients receive appropriate treatment pathways to prevent recurrence. Established in 2002, the company was formerly known as Gerard Ventures, LLC, before rebranding in 2011.
SoMoLend
Seed Round in 2012
SoMoLend Holdings LLC operates a web-based platform that connects lenders and borrowers for financial solutions in the United States, primarily targeting small businesses and startups. Founded in 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, SoMoLend allows businesses to secure loans from a variety of sources, including banks, corporations, and local community members. The platform promotes peer-to-peer lending, enabling borrowers to raise funds from friends, family, and local investors. It serves as a transparent portal where lenders can assess potential borrowers in their communities, fostering local investment and support. The company's mission is to assist small businesses that struggle to obtain traditional funding, ultimately helping entrepreneurs grow and contributing to job creation and community development. SoMoLend's innovative approach to lending emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration in financing local enterprises.
Neuros Medical
Series B in 2012
Neuros Medical, Inc. is a neuromodulation company based in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, that specializes in developing proprietary neurostimulation therapies aimed at addressing unmet medical needs for patients globally. The company's flagship technology, known as Electrical Nerve Block, targets chronic pain conditions, including neuroma and residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraine. Neuros Medical also offers the Neuros Altius System, which features an implantable generator with an integrated rechargeable battery, a cuff electrode, and associated external devices. Established in 2008, the company is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions for pain management.
Define My Style
Seed Round in 2011
Define My Style, Inc. is an online platform that enables individuals to design custom handbags and engage in social commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company fosters creativity and collaboration among its community of over 50,000 members, primarily young women. Participants can take on various roles such as buyer, designer, marketer, critic, or influencer, allowing them to actively contribute to the fashion ecosystem. In addition to facilitating design and idea sharing, Define My Style also produces and sells a range of handbags, including mini, tote, messenger, overnight, and shopping bags, along with accessories. The platform emphasizes inspiration and connection, providing users with the tools and networks necessary to turn their design ideas into reality.
Ischemia Care
Series B in 2011
Ischemia Care, LLC is a molecular diagnostic company based in Oxford, Ohio, specializing in blood tests designed to aid physicians in diagnosing the causes of ischemic strokes and transient ischemic attacks. The company offers a range of diagnostic services, including ISCDx, a test that employs gene expression analysis to identify stroke causes, and various laboratory tests performed in hospital settings. Its products, such as the ER Stroke Triage Test, support emergency room clinicians in confirming strokes quickly. By utilizing blood testing as a clinical workflow tool, Ischemia Care aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by ensuring patients receive appropriate treatment pathways to prevent recurrence. Established in 2002, the company was formerly known as Gerard Ventures, LLC, before rebranding in 2011.
EndoSphere
Series A in 2011
EndoSphere is a developer of innovative, non-invasive devices aimed at treating gastrointestinal disorders and metabolic diseases, including obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company focuses on endoscopic therapies that leverage the body's natural physiology to facilitate safe and effective weight loss without the necessity for surgery or medication. By targeting obesity and its associated health conditions, EndoSphere's approach offers a promising alternative for patients seeking to improve their health outcomes through non-surgical means.
SonarMed
Series A in 2010
SonarMed, Inc. is a medical device company founded in 2005 and based in Carmel, Indiana. It specializes in the placement and monitoring of endotracheal tubes, which are essential for patients who cannot breathe independently. The company's flagship product, the SonarMed AirWave, is a non-invasive device that utilizes acoustic reflectometry technology to provide real-time monitoring of endotracheal tube position and function. This innovation allows healthcare providers to detect potentially dangerous conditions related to tube placement, ultimately enhancing patient safety and improving the quality of care. By offering a more comprehensive solution for managing breathing tubes, SonarMed aims to benefit both patients and healthcare professionals while also contributing to cost reduction in medical care.
Alluxa
Venture Round in 2010
Alluxa, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of precision optical thin film interference filters, catering to industries such as telecommunications, biomedical instruments, and laser systems. Established in 2007 and located in Santa Rosa, California, the company focuses on providing customized coating solutions through advanced automation and proprietary technology. Alluxa employs a patented plasma thin film deposition process, which enables it to meet high-performance requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness for its clients. Formerly known as Sirrus Technology, Inc., Alluxa operates as a subsidiary of Vision Investment LLC.
Transactiv
Series A in 2009
Transactiv, Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that provides on-demand commerce solutions tailored for mid-market businesses. Its key offerings include PartnerFront and StoreFront, which facilitate interactions between companies and their partners, suppliers, affiliates, and customers. Founded by a team with experience from industry leaders such as SAP, Microsoft, and i2, Transactiv aims to improve online commerce by effectively connecting a vast array of products and businesses. In addition to its headquarters in Cincinnati, the company has another office in Boulder, Colorado. Formerly known as Envolve Commerce, Transactiv is committed to meeting the evolving needs of businesses in the digital marketplace.
OnTrak Software
Series A in 2008
OnTrak Software is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the beverage distribution industry, specifically for beer, wine, and spirits distributors. Its software products facilitate the tracking, measurement, and management of various marketing communication materials, including custom beverage menus and point-of-sale signs. By focusing on point-of-sale management, the company helps wholesalers streamline their marketing efforts, reduce costs, and enhance communication. Additionally, OnTrak's solutions ensure compliance with line-cleaning standards and enable users to effectively measure market share and tap handle performance, thereby driving growth and value within the distribution sector.
AssureCare
Series C in 2007
AssureCare, LLC is a healthcare technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in integrated population care management software for healthcare and human services organizations. Founded in 1979, the company offers its flagship product, MedCompass, which streamlines care management processes for utilization, case, and disease management. MedCompass enhances healthcare delivery by automating workflows and facilitating real-time, proactive care management. This platform connects providers, payers, and patients, enabling coordinated interactions and improving decision-making to enhance the quality of care. AssureCare's solutions serve a wide array of healthcare providers across the United States, impacting millions of patients daily.
Alluxa
Venture Round in 2007
Alluxa, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of precision optical thin film interference filters, catering to industries such as telecommunications, biomedical instruments, and laser systems. Established in 2007 and located in Santa Rosa, California, the company focuses on providing customized coating solutions through advanced automation and proprietary technology. Alluxa employs a patented plasma thin film deposition process, which enables it to meet high-performance requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness for its clients. Formerly known as Sirrus Technology, Inc., Alluxa operates as a subsidiary of Vision Investment LLC.
ShareThis
Series A in 2007
ShareThis, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a social data platform aimed at enhancing consumer engagement and content sharing for publishers, advertisers, and data-driven businesses. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, ShareThis offers a suite of tools that enable real-time processing of first-party data, allowing users to drive engagement, optimize content, and personalize experiences across various digital channels. The company's offerings include share buttons for multiple social media platforms, reaction buttons, and tools for Social A/B testing to improve content effectiveness. Additionally, ShareThis provides a Real-Time Marketing Engine that helps brands activate their audiences across different screens and digital formats. By analyzing user behavior across millions of global domains, ShareThis synthesizes social share, interest, and intent data to deliver actionable insights for customer targeting and acquisition. The company also maintains offices in several key U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York City, Boston, and Manhattan Beach.
RhinoCyte
Series A in 2006
RhinoCyte, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 2005. The company specializes in developing and commercializing autologous adult olfactory-derived stem cell therapies aimed at treating various degenerative and traumatic neurological diseases. RhinoCyte's innovative technology focuses on the biopsy, harvesting, and processing of stem cells from the olfactory region of the nasal cavity, allowing for outpatient procedures that facilitate functional recovery without the need for immunosuppressive therapy. The therapies target conditions such as spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, and Type 1 diabetes. RhinoCyte has established strategic partnerships with local organizations and institutions, enhancing its capabilities in advancing stem cell treatment options for patients.
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