CincyTech

CincyTech is a venture capital firm established in 2006 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm specializes in identifying and transforming innovative ideas into viable companies, primarily within the human health and technology sectors. CincyTech provides strategic advice and capital to early-stage entrepreneurs and assists research institutions in commercializing their technologies through startups. The firm focuses on high-potential life science and technology-based companies, particularly those located in or willing to relocate to southwest Ohio. CincyTech is recognized as one of the most active seed funds in the Midwest, with support from various foundations, corporations, municipalities, and individuals, including significant partnerships with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati. Through its investment activities, CincyTech aims to catalyze further investment in the region's companies, contributing to the growth of the local economy.

Sarah Douglas

Director

Douglas Groh

DManaging Director

Ashley Keating

CFO

Mike Venerable

CEO and Managing Director

Past deals in Midwestern US

Invirsa

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

IncludeHealth

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

Enable Injections

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

Kurome Therapeutics

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

Eikonoklastes Therapeutics

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

Kurome Therapeutics

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

Genetesis

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

ReadySet Surgical

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

Eikonoklastes Therapeutics

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

Invirsa

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

Airway Therapeutics

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

Clarigent Health

Seed Round in 2019
Clarigent Health delivers artificial intelligence and machine learning technology for the early detection of mental health conditions such as distress, suicide ideation, and other types of behavioral health issues. It aims to direct the most appropriate treatment plan for an individual. Clarigent Health was founded in 2018 and is based in Mason, Ohio.

IncludeHealth

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

Astronomer

Seed Round in 2019
Astronomer, Inc. is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in developing a managed Apache Airflow platform for data engineering. Founded in 2014, Astronomer offers Astro, a modern data orchestration platform that helps data teams enhance the availability of trusted data. This platform empowers users to build, run, and monitor data pipelines-as-code, making it easier for data engineers, scientists, and analysts to manage their workflows. By providing a suite of products and services that facilitate the deployment, management, and scaling of data pipelines, Astronomer aims to streamline the process of data collection and preparation for business analytics. The company's solutions are designed to support isolated resource allocation, user access, and account management, positioning it as a key player in the data orchestration landscape.

Losant

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

IncludeHealth

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

Enable Injections

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

Jersey Watch

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

Genetesis

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

NaviStone

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

ConnXus

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

Standard Bariatrics

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

Xact Medical

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

Airway Therapeutics

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

Losant

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

ReadySet Surgical

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

Stack Construction Technologies

Series A in 2018
STACK Construction Technologies, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service solutions for the construction industry, focusing on enhancing the estimation and bidding processes for contractors. The company offers a cloud-based construction estimation software known as STACK, which delivers a range of tools for estimating various construction projects, including cabinets and millworks, concrete, drywall, electrical systems, HVAC, and more. By serving subcontractors, general contractors, and suppliers, STACK aims to help its users bid on more work efficiently and accurately. Founded in 2007 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company was previously known as To-Scale Software, LLC before rebranding in December 2017.

Myonexus Therapeutics

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

Invirsa

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

IncludeHealth

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

NaviStone

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

Roadtrippers

Venture Round in 2017
Roadtrippers, Inc. operates a web and mobile platform designed for road trip enthusiasts, enabling users to discover, plan, and book travel experiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive database of points-of-interest such as diners, roadside attractions, and accommodations, categorized for easy navigation. The platform includes features like instant fuel-cost estimation, route exploration within a specified distance, and a virtual concierge offering personalized travel suggestions and weather forecasts. Users can also create and share their own travel guides, fostering a community-oriented approach to road trip planning. Roadtrippers aims to simplify the travel experience by integrating discovery, planning, and navigation into a single, user-friendly application that synchronizes seamlessly across devices.

WorkFlex Solutions

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

Airway Therapeutics

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

FamilyTech

Series B in 2017
FamilyTech offers brands and businesses a family-focused environment. It offers apps used by millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples to make life easier and more rewarding. Its apps are used by millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples to make life easier and more rewarding. Its current lineup includes MotherShp (for parents), Landra (for teens), ChoreMonster (for kids), and HoneyDo (for couples). It was founded in 2011 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Genetesis

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

Enable Injections

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

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.

Jersey Watch

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

ReadySet Surgical

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

NaviStone

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

Jersey Watch

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

Standard Bariatrics

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

ConnXus

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

Loteda

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

Ahalogy

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

IncludeHealth

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

Petbrosia

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

AssureRX Health

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

ConnXus

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

Airway Therapeutics

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

Cordata Healthcare Innovations

Seed Round in 2014
Cordata Healthcare Innovations, LLC develops healthcare technology solutions aimed at enhancing patient management for hospitals, healthcare organizations, and cancer centers. The company provides a web-based tool that enables surgeons and physicians to evaluate patient acuity and coordinate care across various specialists and treatment disciplines. Its specialized software applications include Cordata Spine, Cordata Oncology, Cordata Consensus, and Cordata ConsensusNow, all designed to assess patient needs before appointment scheduling, ensuring optimal utilization of clinical resources. Founded in 2002 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cordata focuses on specialty care for spine and oncology patients. The company was previously known as Priority Consult, LLC and adopted its current name in July 2014.

AssureRX Health

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

LISNR

Series A in 2014
LISNR, Inc. specializes in ultrasonic communication technology that enables data transmission over audio. The company's key offerings include LISNR Point for close-range, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range ultrasonic data transfer between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates data transmission. These solutions are utilized primarily in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing the customer experience by enabling secure and seamless transactions. Founded in 2012 and based in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR has established strategic partnerships with notable companies such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Its technology is currently employed by various global brands, including Jaguar Land Rover and Ticketmaster, to create frictionless interactions for consumers.

Kapture

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

WorkFlex Solutions

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

Ahalogy

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

Squirrell

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

Aerpio Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2013
Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is dedicated to developing innovative compounds for treating ocular diseases and diabetic complications. Its lead product candidate, razuprotafib, is a small molecule that activates the Tie2 pathway and has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy. The company is also advancing ARP-1536, a humanized monoclonal antibody in preclinical stages for diabetic vascular complications, and GB004, a selective stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, currently in a Phase 1b clinical trial for inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, Aerpio is working on a bispecific antibody targeting wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema through intravitreal injection. The company has partnered with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative to evaluate razuprotafib for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from Akebia Therapeutics, Aerpio adopts an outsourced approach to pharmaceutical development, leveraging the expertise of its management team.

LISNR

Seed Round in 2013
LISNR, Inc. specializes in ultrasonic communication technology that enables data transmission over audio. The company's key offerings include LISNR Point for close-range, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range ultrasonic data transfer between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates data transmission. These solutions are utilized primarily in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing the customer experience by enabling secure and seamless transactions. Founded in 2012 and based in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR has established strategic partnerships with notable companies such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Its technology is currently employed by various global brands, including Jaguar Land Rover and Ticketmaster, to create frictionless interactions for consumers.

Loteda

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

Ahalogy

Seed Round in 2013
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.

Kapture

Seed Round in 2013
Kapture Audio is a consumer goods company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

FamilyTech

Seed Round in 2012
FamilyTech offers brands and businesses a family-focused environment. It offers apps used by millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples to make life easier and more rewarding. Its apps are used by millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples to make life easier and more rewarding. Its current lineup includes MotherShp (for parents), Landra (for teens), ChoreMonster (for kids), and HoneyDo (for couples). It was founded in 2011 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

CompleteSet

Grant in 2012
CompleteSet, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on tracking, buying, and selling collectibles. Established in 2012, the platform enables users to engage with a diverse range of products, including toys, fashion, home and office items, games, souvenirs, food and beverages, and books. CompleteSet offers web and mobile applications that facilitate the cataloging of collections, allow users to contribute to an online knowledge base, and ensure secure transactions between collectors. The company's mission is to archive the world's collectibles, making it easier for fans to discover and enjoy their interests while fostering a community for sharing and exchanging items.

Capstory

Seed Round in 2012
Capstory is a web application founded in 2011 and based in Mason, Ohio, that allows users to aggregate mobile-generated photos and text messages from multiple participants into private or public "capsules." The platform facilitates live interactive event technology, enabling businesses to enhance brand exposure and engage with attendees by collecting and displaying their media. By allowing users to create these capsules outside of traditional social media, Capstory provides a unique way to capture and share experiences in a controlled environment.

Roadtrippers

Seed Round in 2012
Roadtrippers, Inc. operates a web and mobile platform designed for road trip enthusiasts, enabling users to discover, plan, and book travel experiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive database of points-of-interest such as diners, roadside attractions, and accommodations, categorized for easy navigation. The platform includes features like instant fuel-cost estimation, route exploration within a specified distance, and a virtual concierge offering personalized travel suggestions and weather forecasts. Users can also create and share their own travel guides, fostering a community-oriented approach to road trip planning. Roadtrippers aims to simplify the travel experience by integrating discovery, planning, and navigation into a single, user-friendly application that synchronizes seamlessly across devices.

AssureRX Health

Series C in 2012
AssureRX Health is a personalized medicine company based in Mason, Ohio, specializing in pharmacogenomics. The company aims to assist healthcare providers in identifying the most suitable medications for individual patients suffering from neuropsychiatric and chronic pain conditions. By offering treatment decision support, AssureRX Health enables clinicians to collect and analyze genetic information, ultimately guiding them in prescribing the right medications tailored to each patient's unique genetic profile. This approach enhances treatment efficacy and patient outcomes in behavioral health and other medical contexts.

storeFlix

Series A in 2012
StoreFlix LLC is a technology company based in Mason, Ohio, specializing in enterprise software that enhances retail management. Founded in 2008, the company offers a mobile platform that enables businesses to gather, analyze, and share real-time information related to in-store operations, including product displays, placement, and inventory. Through a visual verification system, StoreFlix captures images, videos, audio, and audit data, allowing clients in sectors like restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores to manage risks, reduce operational costs, ensure compliance, and enhance food quality. The platform provides actionable insights that support informed decision-making and improve overall performance.

ThinkVine

Series C in 2012
ThinkVine Corporation specializes in marketing planning, attribution, forecasting, and optimization solutions tailored for marketers and analysts. Founded in 2000 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides advanced software and advisory services to B2C organizations across various sectors, including consumer packaged goods, retail, financial services, travel, and entertainment. ThinkVine's technology platform excels in cross-channel marketing attribution and optimization, helping enterprises increase sales driven by marketing efforts without raising spending. Major brands utilize ThinkVine's capabilities to make informed strategic decisions and enhance their return on investment. As of 2016, ThinkVine operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Marketing Analytics.

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.

StyleZen

Seed Round in 2011
StyleZen is an online and mobile apparel shopping platform based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2011. The company offers a customizable fashion feed that adapts in real time to users' preferences and interactions, enhancing the online shopping experience. StyleZen aims to provide a fun and serendipitous discovery process for fashion enthusiasts, allowing users to create collections of their favorite items, share their discoveries with friends, and purchase items that catch their interest. Through its innovative approach, StyleZen delivers a personalized and engaging way to explore and acquire fashion products.

Airway Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2011
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.

AssureRX Health

Series B in 2011
AssureRX Health is a personalized medicine company based in Mason, Ohio, specializing in pharmacogenomics. The company aims to assist healthcare providers in identifying the most suitable medications for individual patients suffering from neuropsychiatric and chronic pain conditions. By offering treatment decision support, AssureRX Health enables clinicians to collect and analyze genetic information, ultimately guiding them in prescribing the right medications tailored to each patient's unique genetic profile. This approach enhances treatment efficacy and patient outcomes in behavioral health and other medical contexts.

Zipscene

Seed Round in 2011
Zipscene LLC is a restaurant marketing platform that specializes in aggregating, analyzing, and activating data related to dining patterns. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company aims to enhance marketing performance for restaurants by providing insights into guest behavior. By understanding the factors that influence dining choices, Zipscene enables its clients to create personalized marketing messages and strategies that effectively engage both existing and potential customers. The platform’s focus on data-driven decision-making allows restaurants to improve guest retention and acquisition through targeted communication. As of September 30, 2018, Zipscene operates as a subsidiary of NCR Corporation.

WorkFlex Solutions

Series A in 2010
WorkFlex Solutions LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in call center workforce auto-optimization solutions for clients in Canada and the United States. The company offers a unique platform that automates and optimizes intraday staffing processes, utilizing real-time supply chain methodologies. Key products include WorkFlex Manager, which acts as a decision engine for staffing, the Agent Alert System for managing agent adherence, and the WorkForce Scheduler, which simplifies overtime staffing. These solutions address manual intraday performance management issues by facilitating real-time workforce supply and demand matching, leading to improved customer service levels and increased agent satisfaction. WorkFlex Solutions also provides consulting and support services related to technology deployment, workforce planning, and software management. Its clientele spans business process outsourcers, service providers, and government agencies across various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and communications. The company operates as a subsidiary of NICE Ltd., enhancing the capabilities of existing workforce management systems while delivering significant efficiency gains and cost savings.

Blue Ash Therapeutics

Series A in 2010
Blue Ash Therapeutics, LLC is a privately funded company based in Cincinnati, established in December 2008 to develop a cardiovascular drug called azimilide. In January 2010, the company acquired the global development rights for azimilide dihydrochloride from Warner Chilcott. Following the reactivation of the azimilide investigational new drug application, Blue Ash Therapeutics assembled a clinical and regulatory development team to collaborate with the FDA. This effort led to an agreement on the design and size of a Phase III trial, which is the final efficacy study required for marketing approval. In April 2011, Blue Ash Therapeutics transferred the azimilide license and global development rights to Forest Labs, Inc., which took over the responsibility for the Phase III development program. The company specializes in developing oral cardiac antiarrhythmic drugs aimed at patients who require implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, addressing critical needs in cardiovascular treatment.

Zakta

Series A in 2010
Zakta, LLC operates a personal and social web search engine that facilitates the discovery, personalization, sharing, and organization of online information. Established in 2007 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Zakta allows users to find and edit information across various subjects, including arts, business, technology, and health. The platform features organized search results presented in logical categories, fully editable content, and tools for saving and sharing findings. Users can collaborate with trusted individuals through interactive Zakta Guides, enhancing the search experience. Additionally, Zakta is set to launch SearchTeam, a real-time collaborative search engine that enables groups to collectively search, save, and curate information. This innovative approach aims to streamline research processes, foster knowledge sharing, and provide users with tailored recommendations based on trusted insights.

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.

Zipscene

Series A in 2009
Zipscene LLC is a restaurant marketing platform that specializes in aggregating, analyzing, and activating data related to dining patterns. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company aims to enhance marketing performance for restaurants by providing insights into guest behavior. By understanding the factors that influence dining choices, Zipscene enables its clients to create personalized marketing messages and strategies that effectively engage both existing and potential customers. The platform’s focus on data-driven decision-making allows restaurants to improve guest retention and acquisition through targeted communication. As of September 30, 2018, Zipscene operates as a subsidiary of NCR Corporation.

ThinkVine

Series B in 2009
ThinkVine Corporation specializes in marketing planning, attribution, forecasting, and optimization solutions tailored for marketers and analysts. Founded in 2000 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides advanced software and advisory services to B2C organizations across various sectors, including consumer packaged goods, retail, financial services, travel, and entertainment. ThinkVine's technology platform excels in cross-channel marketing attribution and optimization, helping enterprises increase sales driven by marketing efforts without raising spending. Major brands utilize ThinkVine's capabilities to make informed strategic decisions and enhance their return on investment. As of 2016, ThinkVine operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Marketing Analytics.

SpineForm

Series A in 2009
SpineForm LLC operates as a medical device company that develops spinal deformity treatment products. It offers spine staple, which is implanted arthroscopically in children for the slow progression or decrease of the curvature. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

AssureRX Health

Series A in 2008
AssureRX Health is a personalized medicine company based in Mason, Ohio, specializing in pharmacogenomics. The company aims to assist healthcare providers in identifying the most suitable medications for individual patients suffering from neuropsychiatric and chronic pain conditions. By offering treatment decision support, AssureRX Health enables clinicians to collect and analyze genetic information, ultimately guiding them in prescribing the right medications tailored to each patient's unique genetic profile. This approach enhances treatment efficacy and patient outcomes in behavioral health and other medical contexts.

ThinkVine

Series A in 2008
ThinkVine Corporation specializes in marketing planning, attribution, forecasting, and optimization solutions tailored for marketers and analysts. Founded in 2000 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides advanced software and advisory services to B2C organizations across various sectors, including consumer packaged goods, retail, financial services, travel, and entertainment. ThinkVine's technology platform excels in cross-channel marketing attribution and optimization, helping enterprises increase sales driven by marketing efforts without raising spending. Major brands utilize ThinkVine's capabilities to make informed strategic decisions and enhance their return on investment. As of 2016, ThinkVine operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Marketing Analytics.

AssureRX Health

Funding Round in 2007
AssureRX Health is a personalized medicine company based in Mason, Ohio, specializing in pharmacogenomics. The company aims to assist healthcare providers in identifying the most suitable medications for individual patients suffering from neuropsychiatric and chronic pain conditions. By offering treatment decision support, AssureRX Health enables clinicians to collect and analyze genetic information, ultimately guiding them in prescribing the right medications tailored to each patient's unique genetic profile. This approach enhances treatment efficacy and patient outcomes in behavioral health and other medical contexts.
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