Refinery Ventures

Refinery Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm specializes in investing in companies within the information technology, digital health, and human capital technology sectors. Refinery Ventures focuses on supporting early-scale companies by providing mentorship and resources to bridge the gap between post-seed and Series A funding stages.

Kristina Daiker

Venture Partner

Justin Deja

Venture Partner

Abby Fittes

Director of Operations

Jim Korcykoski

Venture Partner

Mike Palackdharry

Venture Partner

Andy Winans

Venture Partner

Past deals in Ohio

Redi.Health

Series B in 2024
Redi.Health is a healthcare technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2021. The company specializes in developing health management platforms designed to empower patients, particularly those with chronic diseases, by connecting them to free patient support programs in collaboration with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Its platform enables users to monitor their medication schedules and consolidates health-related information for easy access by healthcare providers. Additionally, Redi.Health offers patients tailored news, tips, and clinical insights, facilitating their ability to navigate healthcare challenges and actively participate in their health journeys.

Redi.Health

Venture Round in 2022
Redi.Health is a healthcare technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2021. The company specializes in developing health management platforms designed to empower patients, particularly those with chronic diseases, by connecting them to free patient support programs in collaboration with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Its platform enables users to monitor their medication schedules and consolidates health-related information for easy access by healthcare providers. Additionally, Redi.Health offers patients tailored news, tips, and clinical insights, facilitating their ability to navigate healthcare challenges and actively participate in their health journeys.

Astronomer

Series A in 2020
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.

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.

Folio Photonics

Seed Round in 2019
Folio Photonics Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced optical data storage solutions, particularly focusing on high-capacity storage discs that can hold up to two terabytes of data. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Solon, Ohio, the company aims to transform archival data storage with its innovative data film disc technology. This patented solution is designed to be both cost-effective and efficient, significantly enhancing the capacity and longevity of stored data compared to traditional methods. Folio Photonics employs a scalable production process using polymer co-extrusion, which allows for the integration of magnetic storage technologies. This approach not only optimizes energy consumption but also provides a means for enterprises to manage data more effectively by offloading inactive data from hard disk drives to optical discs.

Halo Health

Series A in 2017
Halo Health Inc. provides innovative technology solutions for clinical communication and care coordination in healthcare organizations across the United States. The company has developed a comprehensive clinical communication platform that includes features such as secure messaging, enterprise-wide scheduling, and patient engagement tools. Its offerings, including Halo Messaging, Halo Pronto, Patient Halo, and Halo Handoff, facilitate real-time communication among healthcare providers and streamline patient transitions. The platform enables healthcare professionals to send secure text messages, share critical images, and access essential information such as electronic health records and lab results, all while ensuring HIPAA compliance. By eliminating outdated communication methods like pagers and enhancing care coordination, Halo Health aims to improve response times and reduce patient readmission rates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an additional office in Columbus, Halo Health continues to focus exclusively on transforming patient care through its advanced communication solutions.
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