Sica Ventures

Holocron Technologies specializes in developing advanced information analytics platforms that process vast amounts of open-source data using artificial intelligence and natural language processing. Their platform organizes and analyzes data from diverse sources, tracking topics, sentiments, and stylistic differences to provide global domain awareness solutions. Primarily serving government agencies and the military, Holocron enables these entities to utilize non-sensitive intelligence for classified, unclassified, and proprietary intelligence requirements across various disciplines.

Kall Morris is a space solutions company focused on developing technology for the rendezvous, retrieval, and relocation of objects in Earth's orbit. The company aims to address the growing issue of space debris and safeguard the services that depend on space infrastructure. Kall Morris is transitioning from research and development to operational capabilities, with plans to launch its services in low Earth orbit in 2024 and to achieve positive revenue by 2025. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning software alongside patented hardware, the company can non-destructively secure various in-space hazards. Its innovative platform not only targets the collection of space debris but also allows spacecraft to individually collect multiple small debris pieces or collaborate to remove larger objects, thereby mitigating the risk of orbital collisions and enhancing space safety for all users.

Velontra is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2021, specializing in hypersonic weapon technologies and aerospace solutions. It focuses on developing hypersonic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology that accelerates the design process while minimizing costs. Velontra's advancements include engines capable of achieving hypersonic speeds and the design and construction of propulsion systems and vehicles. This innovative approach aims to provide the defense and space industries with more affordable unmanned supersonic vehicles, enhancing operational capabilities.

Adranos Energetics specializes in the development of advanced propellants and explosives for space and military applications. The company is focused on creating a cost-effective solid rocket propellant called ALITEC, which is designed to be more efficient, powerful, and environmentally friendly compared to traditional options. This innovative propellant not only improves rocket performance by increasing missile range and allowing for smaller, more affordable missiles but also eliminates harmful hydrochloric acid emissions associated with conventional aluminum-based propellants. Adranos aims to enhance the capabilities of both military and private space exploration users by expanding payload capacity and reducing the costs associated with launching into orbit.

Pay Theory is a financial technology company specializing in payment solutions tailored for various sectors, including education, healthcare, senior care, childcare, government, property, and insurance. The company develops a payments platform designed to address the intricate needs of Software as a Service (SaaS) vendors in these industries. By offering streamlined digital payment access and integrated services, Pay Theory helps families navigate financial transactions without encountering barriers related to money or banking. The platform facilitates electronic payments, electronic checks, and cash transactions, allowing organizations such as public schools to manage their payments efficiently without relying on traditional banking methods. Ultimately, Pay Theory aims to connect families with essential service providers, ensuring they can access necessary services while also creating a new revenue stream for SaaS vendors.

Pay Theory is a financial technology company specializing in payment solutions tailored for various sectors, including education, healthcare, senior care, childcare, government, property, and insurance. The company develops a payments platform designed to address the intricate needs of Software as a Service (SaaS) vendors in these industries. By offering streamlined digital payment access and integrated services, Pay Theory helps families navigate financial transactions without encountering barriers related to money or banking. The platform facilitates electronic payments, electronic checks, and cash transactions, allowing organizations such as public schools to manage their payments efficiently without relying on traditional banking methods. Ultimately, Pay Theory aims to connect families with essential service providers, ensuring they can access necessary services while also creating a new revenue stream for SaaS vendors.

TransAstra is a company focused on advancing technologies that facilitate the exploration and utilization of space resources, such as water and valuable materials found on asteroids and the lunar poles. The company excels in identifying and locating asteroids and orbital debris, including fast-moving objects that are difficult to detect with current technologies. By developing methods to prospect, harvest, and utilize these resources, TransAstra aims to support the growth of existing space industries and foster the emergence of new sectors, including space tourism. Their innovative approach includes the extraction of space resources to create rocket propellants, which can be used for commercial satellites and other applications, significantly enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of space operations.

MRI Online is an e-learning platform that offers radiology courses and resources for practicing radiologists. The platform's 5- and 10-week online radiology fellowship programs are tailored to the needs of working radiologists. Report on real-world cases, review gold-standard reports, and receive personalized feedback – all without taking time away from work. With free, live conferences and learning available from anywhere, Noon Conference online radiology lectures and on-demand videos keep the radiology community connected. MRI Online was launched in 2019 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Traditional IT controls focus on locking down networks, devices, and people. All of this is done in the name of protecting data. But, once files are moved, shared, or stolen, the data is no longer protected. Even worse, these controls get in the way and frustrate business users to the point they intentionally work around them. Anchor inverts the equation by baking protection into the data, invisible to the business users (like antivirus), so that files are free to travel and security is out of the way. Simply put, wherever the data goes, it is protected. Anchor is a SaaS platform, with an endpoint component, that bakes protection into your files with a unique transparent combination of encryption, continuous multi-factor access controls, and a digital chain of custody. And when you do share or collaborate, Anchor protection stays with your data, even when it leaves your organization. Anchor empowers you to maintain control of your files while collaborating on premise or in the cloud, including forensic logging and revoking access. In under 90 minutes, Anchor is fully deployed and empowers your business users to securely work and collaborate without complicated security products or rules in the way. All without requiring you to change existing IT controls or how your users and applications work today. DAtAnchor is a result of a multi-year research activity, developed at Ohio State University. The development team currently has 6 members, 4 of which are full-time. We have seed level funding for >1M and an advisory board with members at the senior vice president level in Fortune 500 companies.

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Fleri is a social impact fintech company based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on improving the financial remittance process for immigrants. Its primary offering, FleriHealth, allows immigrants to directly arrange and pay for healthcare services for their loved ones in their home countries. This innovative platform eliminates the need for traditional money transfers by providing access to quality healthcare through dedicated family care managers and assigned primary care doctors. Fleri aims to ensure that the funds sent by immigrants are used transparently and effectively for healthcare needs, offering peace of mind to those in the diaspora.

Bingo is a company that specializes in providing dog insurance through a personalized mobile app. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence and big data to offer tailored coverage, allowing pet owners to obtain quotes, purchase policies, and manage claims efficiently. This innovative approach ensures that customers receive fair insurance options for their dogs, regardless of age or breed, addressing the unexpected circumstances that may arise in pet ownership. By streamlining the insurance process, Bingo aims to enhance the experience for pet owners while ensuring their dogs are adequately protected.

Contact CI is a company focused on developing and promoting haptic technology that enhances user interaction through realistic touch simulations. By creating intuitive and natural human-computer interfaces, Contact CI aims to unlock the full potential of virtual and augmented reality experiences. Its flagship product allows users to engage with these environments tangibly, offering nuanced simulations of touch that enrich simulation training and interactive experiences. Through its innovative technology, Contact CI strives to facilitate a wider adoption of immersive experiences in various applications.

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.

SHARE Mobility is a provider of transportation solutions aimed at enhancing employee retention and filling open jobs by offering transportation as a benefit. The company has developed a transit planning software that addresses transportation barriers faced by frontline workers. This software includes features such as integrated mobility planning, simulation, on-demand micro-transit, routing, and a mobility data exchange. By delivering comprehensive multi-modal transit and mobility management solutions, SHARE Mobility enables brands and employers to equip their workforces and communities with reliable transportation options, thereby improving access to employment opportunities.

Autobon Holdings, Inc. develops vehicle assistance software aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness for truckers and fleet owners. The company offers technologies such as Autobon Visor and CargoCam, which facilitate the tracking and monitoring of cargo and trucks. Additionally, Autobon focuses on upgrading existing semi-trucks into safer and more automated vehicles through a low-cost autopilot platform that incorporates self-driving and advanced logistics features. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Autobon's systems provide intelligent tracking assistance and integrate vehicle telematics with custom transportation management systems, enabling fleet owners to improve efficiency, reduce accidents, and lower fuel consumption. Established in 2016 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Autobon was formerly known as Autobon AI, Inc. before rebranding in December 2017.