Queen City Angels

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.

John Lilly

Investor Member

Tony Shipley

Chairman and Co-Founder

59 past transactions

1Logtech

Seed Round in 2025
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 is a manufacturer of a launderable protective patient barrier for hospital beds. Our Trinity Bed Protection System™ delivers a level of cleanliness for hospital mattresses and bed decks previously unseen in the healthcare industry.

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 develops and manufactures affordable tactile graphics tablets for use by blind and visually impaired individuals.

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

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

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

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 Funds

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

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 was founded in 2005 to commercialize technology licensed from Purdue University to improve the placement and monitoring of endotracheal (breathing) tubes (also known as ETTs or artificial airways) which are used in patients who cannot breathe on their own. The technology was initially developed at Purdue University by SonarMed founders Jeffrey Mans-field, Eduardo Juan and George Wodicka, using the principles of acoustic reflectometry in tubes to provide the medical community with a more comprehensive approach to assist in the maintenance of breathing tubes.

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 Funds

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 is a web-based technology that allows small businesses to raise debt financing from friends, family, customers, neighors and local banks. SoMoLend is the first of its kind in many ways as a fully transparent portal that allows investors to look into the eyes of business borrowers in their own neighborhood before making any lending decisions. With SoMo, individuals, banks, local governments, business associations, chambers of commerce and municipalities can invest in small businesses by use of a safe, secure, easy-to-use platform. SoMo is designed with the capability of allowing and promoting peer-to-peer lending, by which business borrowers can get loans from friends and family, customers, Twitter followers, Facebook friends and LinkedIn connections. SoMo will launch peer-to-peer lending nationwide in 2013. In 2010 the founder of SoMoLend, Candace Klein, began a micro-lending program matched with a women’s only, training-based program for participants to earn funding for their start-up companies. There were start-ups that were not able to attain funding through this specific program, and it became apparent that small businesses everywhere needed an advocate. The idea for SoMoLend came from this realization and the desire to assist start-ups that were not able to gain funding through the program. SoMoLend was founded in 2011 to serve small businesses that are not being served by traditional funding. SoMoLend was created on the principal of communities and people helping each other out: people investing in people. We strive as a company to assist local businesses, help entrepreneurs to grow, and allow lenders to invest in the companies and ideas they believe in most. Small businesses create jobs and support local communities, but are struggling to get the support they need; this is where SoMoLend steps in!

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 is a web-based technology that allows small businesses to raise debt financing from friends, family, customers, neighors and local banks. SoMoLend is the first of its kind in many ways as a fully transparent portal that allows investors to look into the eyes of business borrowers in their own neighborhood before making any lending decisions. With SoMo, individuals, banks, local governments, business associations, chambers of commerce and municipalities can invest in small businesses by use of a safe, secure, easy-to-use platform. SoMo is designed with the capability of allowing and promoting peer-to-peer lending, by which business borrowers can get loans from friends and family, customers, Twitter followers, Facebook friends and LinkedIn connections. SoMo will launch peer-to-peer lending nationwide in 2013. In 2010 the founder of SoMoLend, Candace Klein, began a micro-lending program matched with a women’s only, training-based program for participants to earn funding for their start-up companies. There were start-ups that were not able to attain funding through this specific program, and it became apparent that small businesses everywhere needed an advocate. The idea for SoMoLend came from this realization and the desire to assist start-ups that were not able to gain funding through the program. SoMoLend was founded in 2011 to serve small businesses that are not being served by traditional funding. SoMoLend was created on the principal of communities and people helping each other out: people investing in people. We strive as a company to assist local businesses, help entrepreneurs to grow, and allow lenders to invest in the companies and ideas they believe in most. Small businesses create jobs and support local communities, but are struggling to get the support they need; this is where SoMoLend steps in!

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 was founded in 2005 to commercialize technology licensed from Purdue University to improve the placement and monitoring of endotracheal (breathing) tubes (also known as ETTs or artificial airways) which are used in patients who cannot breathe on their own. The technology was initially developed at Purdue University by SonarMed founders Jeffrey Mans-field, Eduardo Juan and George Wodicka, using the principles of acoustic reflectometry in tubes to provide the medical community with a more comprehensive approach to assist in the maintenance of breathing tubes.

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 is a new Cincinnati-based startup dedicated to enabling online commerce for businesses of all sizes. Founded by a team of experienced professionals from SAP, Microsoft, and i2, Transactiv addresses a fundamental need in online commerce to effectively connect millions of products and businesses online.

OnTrak Software

Series A in 2008
OnTrak Software is a technology company that develops software solutions for the beverage distribution industry. OnTrak’s software products drive growth and value for beer, wine and spirits distributors and help them track, measure, and manage their graphics and point-of-sale (POS) / marketing communication materials, including custom beverage menus, beverage samples, and custom and permanent point-of-sale signs.

AssureCare

Series C in 2007
AssureCare is a privately-held healthcare technology company that provides innovative care management solutions to commercial and health and human service providers. The company's flagship software platform, MedCompass, is used by healthcare providers throughout the United States to deliver end-to-end care management for millions of patients daily. MedCompass transforms healthcare management by automating processes and streamlining workflows, thus allowing care professionals to make better decisions that dramatically improve the quality of care.

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.

RhinoCyte

Series A in 2006
RhinoCyte engages in the development and commercialization of diagnostic tools and therapies for stem cell treatment of multiple degenerative and traumatic neurological diseases. Its technology facilitates functional recovery in patients, including therapeutic stem cell transplantation with cells from the patient's own nasal cavity eliminating the need for immunosuppressive therapy. The company's technology is used to treat conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and spinal cord injuries. RhinoCyte, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
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