The Brandery

The Brandery is a seed-stage startup accelerator nationally ranked as one of the top ten programs in the United States. The Brandery is a seed stage startup accelerator that leverages the expertise of the Cincinnati region, namely branding, marketing and design. We believe that building your brand-- and not just a product-- is a way startups can be more resource efficient and increase their probability of success. In addition to an elite mentor list, startups will be paired with world-class creative agencies and have access to some of the biggest companies in the world, including Procter & Gamble, dunnhumby, and Kroger. The Brandery runs one, four-month accelerator program a year for 10-12 companies. We receive a 6% equity stake in each startup in exchange for $50k, a year of free office space, and over $200k in additional benefits.

Jeff Boeh

Managing Director

Past deals in Ohio

Jersey Watch

Seed Round in 2015
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.

Gild Collective

Seed Round in 2015
Gild Collective, LLC is an online platform based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that aims to revitalize the craft industry by fostering community among women through creative experiences. Founded in 2015, the company offers DIY project kits, supplies, and detailed instructions for in-home craft parties, covering a variety of themes such as holiday decorations, home decor, and jewelry. Customers can book parties through the website, purchasing kits in advance, while the hostess receives their kit at no cost. Projects typically range in price from $29 to $45 per participant, yielding significant profit margins. Additionally, Gild Collective collaborates with local artisans, allowing them to teach their DIY projects and manage their supplies. The company provides these artisans with a platform, marketing support, and payment processing, earning a fee for each participant, which serves as profit. Through these initiatives, Gild Collective not only promotes creativity but also aims to empower women and enhance their confidence in a supportive environment.

LuckyPennie

Seed Round in 2014
Los Angeles-based LuckyPennie is heading to Cincinnati to develop its social music app for concert discovery. Like other music discovery apps, LuckyPennie uses a mix of algorithms and curators to build a concert recommendation engine. Chief executive Jonathan Lane previously spent 10-years in the music biz as head of digital sales and marketing.

Cintric

Seed Round in 2014
Cintric, LLC is a technology company that specializes in location-based services through its mobile software development kit (SDK). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an additional office in Oakland, California, Cintric provides tools that enable businesses to gather and analyze user data related to location and behavior. The platform tracks users' movements continuously, generating insights about their home, work, and significant locations, as well as their behavioral patterns and preferences. This information is transformed into actionable location intelligence, which can be utilized for targeted advertising, enhancing user experiences, and understanding economic trends and retail visitations. By offering a web panel and public API, Cintric empowers developers and enterprises to optimize their marketing strategies and improve engagement with their customers. As of 2017, Cintric operates as a subsidiary of UberMedia, Inc.

Dwllr

Seed Round in 2013
Dwllr Inc. specializes in developing web-based business management system (BMS) and customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for real estate professionals, including agents, brokers, and multiple listing service (MLS) organizations. The company offers a range of products, such as property CRM, real estate office management tools, and commercial real estate CRM solutions, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of real estate transactions. By providing a fully customizable application, Dwllr simplifies the sales process, eliminates paper usage, and introduces innovative marketing strategies, enabling professionals to sell and rent more homes while saving time and money. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dwllr also maintains an office in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

Roadtrippers

Series A in 2013
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.

FamilyTech

Seed Round in 2013
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.

Dwllr

Seed Round in 2013
Dwllr Inc. specializes in developing web-based business management system (BMS) and customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for real estate professionals, including agents, brokers, and multiple listing service (MLS) organizations. The company offers a range of products, such as property CRM, real estate office management tools, and commercial real estate CRM solutions, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of real estate transactions. By providing a fully customizable application, Dwllr simplifies the sales process, eliminates paper usage, and introduces innovative marketing strategies, enabling professionals to sell and rent more homes while saving time and money. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dwllr also maintains an office in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

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.

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.

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.

FamilyTech

Pre Seed Round in 2011
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.

Roadtrippers

Seed Round in 2011
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.
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