Refinery Ventures

Refinery Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2017. It focuses on investing in information technology, digital health, and human capital technology sectors, with an emphasis on helping post-seed companies bridge the gap to Series A. The firm supports its portfolio through mentorship and strategic guidance, aiming to accelerate growth for technology-enabled startups in healthcare technology systems and software, SaaS, and enterprise software.

Jose Barreau

Venture Partner

Kristina Daiker

Venture Partner

Kristi Daiker

Venture Partner

Justin Deja

Venture Partner

Abby Fittes

Director of Operations

Dale Fuller

Venture Partner

Jim Korcykoski

Venture Partner

Mike Palackdharry

Venture Partner

Stephen Rodriguez

Venture Partner

Tim Schigel

Managing Partner

Peter Schmidt

Senior Associate

Todd Schwarzinger

Venture Partner

Andy Winans

Venture Partner

Past deals in Ohio

Redi.Health

Series B in 2024
Redi.Health is a healthcare technology company that builds health management platforms for patients, with a focus on individuals with chronic diseases. The platform connects patients to patient support programs created in partnership with pharmaceutical manufacturers, which are offered at no cost to patients. Redi.Health identifies patients who may benefit from therapy, initiates enrollment autonomously, and links patients with field-benefit managers and providers, enabling pharmacists to engage with patients through channels beyond traditional text messaging. The company aims to streamline access to therapeutic support, improve patient navigation through treatment programs, and expand the ways clinicians and sponsors collaborate to support patient outcomes.

Redi.Health

Venture Round in 2022
Redi.Health is a healthcare technology company that builds health management platforms for patients, with a focus on individuals with chronic diseases. The platform connects patients to patient support programs created in partnership with pharmaceutical manufacturers, which are offered at no cost to patients. Redi.Health identifies patients who may benefit from therapy, initiates enrollment autonomously, and links patients with field-benefit managers and providers, enabling pharmacists to engage with patients through channels beyond traditional text messaging. The company aims to streamline access to therapeutic support, improve patient navigation through treatment programs, and expand the ways clinicians and sponsors collaborate to support patient outcomes.

Astronomer

Series A in 2020
Astronomer is a data engineering software company that builds a managed Apache Airflow platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Cincinnati, Astronomer offers Astro, a data orchestration platform powered by Apache Airflow that enables data teams to build, run, and observe data pipelines-as-code. The platform is designed to deploy, manage, and scale distributed Airflow workflows with features such as isolated resource allocation and controlled user access, supporting data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts in delivering trusted analytics. Astronomer's solutions help organizations increase data availability and visibility by making pipelines observable and governance-friendly across environments.

Astronomer

Seed Round in 2019
Astronomer is a data engineering software company that builds a managed Apache Airflow platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Cincinnati, Astronomer offers Astro, a data orchestration platform powered by Apache Airflow that enables data teams to build, run, and observe data pipelines-as-code. The platform is designed to deploy, manage, and scale distributed Airflow workflows with features such as isolated resource allocation and controlled user access, supporting data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts in delivering trusted analytics. Astronomer's solutions help organizations increase data availability and visibility by making pipelines observable and governance-friendly across environments.

Folio Photonics

Seed Round in 2019
Folio Photonics Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced optical data storage solutions aimed at enterprise archiving. Founded in 2012 and based in Solon, Ohio, the company produces optical data storage discs with a capacity of two terabytes, utilizing a patented data film disc technology. This innovative method is designed to be highly scalable and cost-effective, providing a modern alternative for archival data storage. By integrating polymer co-extrusion and magnetic storage technologies, Folio Photonics enables organizations to reduce energy costs and improve data management by transferring inactive data from traditional hard disk drives to optical discs, thereby enhancing both capacity and archival longevity.

Halo Health

Series A in 2017
Halo Health Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing clinical communication and care coordination solutions for healthcare organizations in the United States. The company offers a comprehensive clinical communication platform that includes various tools such as secure messaging for healthcare professionals, an enterprise-wide scheduling system, and patient engagement features. Its offerings, which include Halo Messaging, Halo Pronto, Patient Halo, Halo Handoff, Halo Link, and Halo Patient Coordinator, aim to enhance real-time communication among physicians, nurses, and staff, thereby streamlining patient care. The platform integrates seamlessly with hospital systems, allowing users to access electronic health records, manage on-call schedules, and coordinate care effectively. Halo Health's solutions are designed to improve response times, reduce readmission rates, and facilitate efficient transitions of care. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Halo Health was previously known as Doc Halo, LLC until it rebranded in May 2018.
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