CincyTech
Venture capitalActively deployingCincinnati · Seed–Series A · 29 people tracked
Also known as CINCINNATI CORNERSTONE CAPITAL LLC · CINCYTECH, LLC
Investment thesis
CincyTech invests in gifted founders who are inseparable from their innovation and are attacking urgent, large markets with novel, defensible technology. The firm looks for a compelling product vision that aligns teams and excites markets, big future-proof markets, and high expectations for building meaningful, valuable, and durable companies. It positions itself as more than an investor, acting as a champion with conviction who helps craft a supportive community around each portfolio company. CincyTech backs both first-time founders and experienced entrepreneurs based on trust and shared vision, and highlights investments spanning additive manufacturing, AI, digital health, data infrastructure, and education technology.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 29 people
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Founder mafia
4 people who came through CincyTech went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 41 of 65 portfolio companiesSaaS ×13Healthtech ×12Biotech ×11Medical Devices ×11AI & Machine Learning ×7Digital Health ×7Enterprise Software ×7Deep Tech ×6
HQs:United States×34
Who they back
founder profiles across 20 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×122 founders×43 founders×24+ founders×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 65 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 42024 · 32022 · 12020 · 12019 · 12018 · 12016 · 12015 · 12014 · 217 dated
EnergySan Miguel Allende
Thomas Kaplan(Director)Daniel Muniz Quintanilla(Executive Officer, Director)Heather White(Director)Robert Quartermain(Director)Peter Cheesbrough(Director)Douglas Groh(Director)in
Board seatDouglas Groh· per SEC Form D · $47.6M raise · filed Nov 2025
Airway Therapeutics is a biotech company developing inhaled therapeutics for inflammatory and infectious lung diseases, including programs targeting bronchopulmonary dysplasia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and pulmonary fibrosis.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCincinnati, US
Board seatJohn RiceMichael Venerable· per SEC Form D
Chrysalis is a company builder that develops software using timely data to create digital-meets-personal customer moments, applied in sectors such as retail and hospitality.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSCincinnati, US
Christopher KrywulakEdward Jackson(Manager, Chief Operating Officer)Nathan Ellis(Manager, President and Chief Executive Officer)
Board seatMichael Venerable· per SEC Form D · $500K raise · filed Feb 2015
Co-investorsGolden Opportunities Fund
BiotechCincinnati, US
Thomas Finn(Director)Joseph Nolan(Director)Robert Johnson(Director)Samuel Lee(Executive Officer, Director)Bruce Halpryn(Executive Officer, Director)Kenneth Morand(Director)
Board seatKenneth Morand· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsJobsOhio Ventures
Enable Injections develops and manufactures enFuse, a wearable drug delivery device that delivers large volumes of pharmaceutical and biologic therapeutics subcutaneously for patients with chronic diseases.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCincinnati, US
Mike Hooven(Chairman, President and CEO)Timothy Flaherty(Executive Officer)Simone Song(Director)Karen Robards(Director)Richard J D'Augustine(Director)Norman R. Weldon(Director)
Board seatJohn Rice· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsAngel Physicians FundLightship CapitalOhio Innovation FundMagnetar AI VenturesVersant Ventures
Cincinnati, US
Board seatEmma Off· per SEC Form D · $10M raise · filed May 2026
HealthtechDublin, US
J. Ryan Eder(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Slee(Executive Officer)
BoardJohn Hopper(Director)Mike Venerable(Director)inMike Louge(Director)
Board seatEmma Off· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsTamarind Hill
Invirsa is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing DNA damage response therapeutics, with lead compound INV-102 in development for ocular conditions including sulfur mustard gas injury and diabetic dry eye disease.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesColumbus, US
Robert Shalwitz(Executive Officer, Director)inRachael Wingo(Executive Officer)
BoardWayne Embree(Director)Tim Willis(Director)Faith Voinovich(Director)inBethany George(Director)in
Board seatMichael Venerable· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesOhio Innovation FundRev1 Ventures
Roadtrippers is a mobile platform that helps users plan road trips by discovering interesting locations, booking accommodations, and navigating routes across the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerTravel & HospitalityCincinnati, US
James Fischer(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMark Kvamme(Director)in
Board seatMichael Venerable· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsDrive CapitalLudlow Ventures
Cincinnati, US
Raymond DeZenzo(Executive Officer, Director)Douglas Groh(Director)Charles Chen(Director)Arthur Tingus(Director)Sam Miller(Director)Phillip Ogilby(Director)
Board seatDouglas Groh· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsLevel Equity
Cincinnati, US
Massimo Vancheri(Executive Officer)Aaron Chow(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Zachary Beller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatDouglas Groh· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCintrifuse CapitalJobsOhio VenturesOutlander
Co-investors500 Startups VietnamBeast VenturesChanzo CapitalElizabeth Street VenturesGG CapitalHinge Capital+7 more
Abre is an education-focused company that builds products aimed at improving student outcomes.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSCincinnati, US
Zach Vander Veen(Co-Founder | Chief Innovation Officer)inJames Stoffer(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Rose(Executive Officer, Director)Kelly Havens(Executive Officer)in
BoardAshley Keating(Director)inSanket Merchant(Director)in
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesAllos VenturesConnetic VenturesPeakSpan Capital Partners
ActionStreamer provides enterprise-grade live-streaming software and wearable technology for connected workers, delivering real-time audio and video intelligence through AI-driven insights and intelligent device networks.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSCincinnati, US
Robert Lento(Executive Officer, Director)Chris McLennan(Executive Officer, Director)Maxwell R. Eisenberg(Executive Officer, Director)Max Eisenberg(Founder)
BoardDoug Groh(Director)inMike Venerable(Director)in
Co-investorsJumpstart Ventures
BiotechCincinnati, US
Joseph H. Gardner(Executive Officer)Joseph Gardner(Founder)inDuane Nash(Director)Kevin Peters(Executive Officer)Steve Pakola(Executive Officer)Robert Shalwitz(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsSofinnova VenturesOrbiMed
Co-investorsHyde Park AngelsHyde Park Venture Partners
Akebia Therapeutics develops FDA-approved drug therapies for the treatment of kidney disease.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCambridge, US
John P. Butler(President and Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsLongitude Capital
Alexandria, US
Ethan McAfee(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBLAIR GARROU(Director)inMARK HASEBROOCK(Director)
Co-investorsDundee Venture CapitalJobsOhio VenturesMercury FundUrban Capital Network
AngelPad is a seed-stage startup accelerator that funds and mentors early-stage technology companies, with portfolio companies such as Postmates.
Sector Agnostic
Armatus Bio develops vectorized RNA interference therapeutics targeting genetic neurological and neuromuscular diseases.
BiotechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAngel Physicians Fund
GeneSight offers a pharmacogenomic (PGx) test that analyzes a patient's genetic variations from a cheek-swab DNA sample to inform healthcare providers about how a patient may respond to or metabolize medications used to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions.
BiotechDigital HealthMental Health
Co-investorsAllos VenturesCross Creek AdvisorsWireframe Ventures
Astronomer provides Astro, a platform for running Apache Airflow, the open-source data orchestration tool used by enterprises to manage AI, ML, and analytics pipelines at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Ry Walker(Founder)Viraj Parekh(Founder)inJoe Otto(Founder)inGreg NeiheiselTim Brunk
Co-investors500 GlobalAngelPadBain Capital VenturesBosch VenturesConnetic VenturesFirstMark Capital+10 more
Cart.com provides unified commerce and logistics software and services that enable companies to sell and fulfill orders across multiple channels.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHouston, US
Omair Tariq(Founder and CEO)inJim Jacobsen(Director)Omair T.(Founder)inSaheb Sabharwal(Founder)inJim Jacobson(Director)
BoardAlan Miller(Director)
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundBeyond CapitalCapital FactoryeGateway CapitalHelium-3 VenturesInvestX+15 more
Clarametyx develops novel immune-enabling therapeutics targeting bacterial biofilms to modify disease progression in patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesColumbus, US
David Richards(Executive Officer)Peter G. Kleinhenz(Director)Michael Layman(Director)Chuck Bramlage(Director)Larry Edwards(Director)Michael Triplett II(Director)
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesOhio Innovation FundRev1 Ventures
Randy Parker(Founder)in
Co-investorsBantam GroupCapitalGSirisTexas Next CapitalVerizon Ventures
Cordata provides a coordination platform that helps communities organize long-term support across healthcare, human services, and public systems, enabling active connection of individuals to services rather than simple referrals.
Digital HealthGovTechHealthtech
Co-investorsAllos Ventures
Co-investorsJobsOhio Ventures
Eyas Medical Imaging develops MRI technology designed specifically for imaging babies and infants.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Chuck Dumoulin(Founder)
Co-investorsJobsOhio Ventures
BiotechMason, US
Peeyush Shrivastava(Chief Executive Officer)Manny Setegn(Cofounder)inManjit Singh(Vice President, Infrastructure Operations)Vineet Erasala(Vice President, Research and Development)Chandan Srivastava(Chief Financial Officer)Emmanuel Setegn(Vice President, Engineering)
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesOhio Innovation FundRaptor Group
Hive Networks provides technology to enable the Learning Health Network model, connecting patients, clinicians, and researchers through peer-to-peer communities to improve health outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechCincinnati, US
Yousuf Ahmad(Chief Executive Officer)
Jersey Watch provides a team management platform for coaches, parents, and players across youth, recreational, club, travel, adult, and school-based sports programs.
EdTechSaaSSports Tech
Co-investorsAngel Physicians Fund
LainaHealth provides virtual physical therapy care delivered by licensed therapists paired with an AI voice assistant, designed to make musculoskeletal and recovery care universally accessible and affordable.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechNot stated on page, US
Co-investorsJobsOhio Ventures
LISNR is an ultrasonic proximity platform that enables contactless commerce and customer engagement through presence detection, secure authentication, targeted promotions, and gamified loyalty experiences across retail, finance, mobility, and education sectors.
AdTechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechCincinnati, US
Rodney Williams(Founder & CEO)inNick MacShane(Director)Chris Ridenour(Director)Monique Idlett(Director)Michael Venerable(Director)
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalCollectivCourtside VenturesJumpstart VenturesLeadX Capital PartnersMercury Fund+11 more
Losant is an enterprise IoT application enablement platform that helps organizations build and deploy connected device solutions.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTCincinnati, US
Michael Kuehl(Chief Technology Officer)inBrandon Cannaday(Chief Product Officer)inCharlie Key(CEO)in
BoardMike Venerable(Director)in
Co-investorsTechstarsRevolution
Rev1 Ventures is a venture development studio and investor that helps startups scale and corporations innovate, providing funding, mentorship, connections, and workspace.
Sector AgnosticColumbus, US
Phillip George(Executive Officer)Andy George(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsRev1 VenturesPlymouth Growth
NaviStone provides a platform that helps enterprise B2C brands discover new audiences and engage them with personalized media and messaging, using identity and digital intent analytics with privacy-first technology.
AdTechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSCincinnati, US
Larry Kavanagh(Founder)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalKinetic Ventures, L.L.C.
Neucore Bio develops precision therapeutics using engineered exosomes derived from fibroblasts to deliver molecular-level cellular repair and renewal across genetic and degenerative diseases with high unmet medical needs.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesColumbus, US
Brian Price, Ph.D.(Co-founder / Chief Executive Officer)Peter Kleinhenz(Co-founder / Board Chair)Michael Triplett, Ph.D.(Co-founder / Board Chair)Kenneth L. Morand, Ph.D.(Co-founder and Board Member)Daniel Gallego-Perez, Ph.D.(Scientific Co-founder)Natalia Higuita-Castro, Ph.D.(Scientific Co-founder)
Co-investorsJumpstart Ventures
Neptune is a retail marketing platform that connects consumers across their shopping journey by integrating in-store media, digital incentives, and near-store digital out-of-home networks to drive sales for grocery, drug, and dollar stores.
AdTechHealthtechMarketing TechRetail TechBush Loan, Penicuik
Jeremy Stackawitz(Executive Officer)Edward Farrell(Executive Officer)Paul Cowan(Executive Officer, Director)Roland Boyd(Executive Officer)Stephen Unger(Executive Officer)
BoardJohn Wilkerson(Director)
Co-investorsGalen Partners
Ravee Optics develops ultracompact optical communication systems and laser links for small satellites, space, and airborne platforms.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechDayton, US
Augustine Urbas(Executive Officer, Director)Piyush Jayant Shah(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsSeraphim SpaceJobsOhio Ventures
ReadySet provides surgical supply chain management software for hospitals, helping healthcare teams reduce delays, cut costs, and optimize surgical case workflows.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSCleveland, US
John Harris(Executive Officer)Timothy Chapman(Director)Matthew Rechin(Executive Officer)Hardik Desai(Director)Kevin Terrasi(Director)Kevin Von Keyserling(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesRiverside Acceleration Capital
Sirrus develops chemical building blocks based on patented methylene malonate monomers and oligomeric crosslinkers that polymerize anionically at ambient temperatures.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsLoveland, US
Jeff Uhrig(President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Treasurer)Adam Malofsky(Director)Bernard Malofsky(Executive Officer)Robert Smith(Executive Officer)
BoardWilliam Lese(Director)Doug Cameron(Director)
Co-investorsBraemar Energy VenturesMitsui Global InvestmentArsenal
Standard Bariatrics develops the Titan SGS™ Stapler, a specialized surgical device designed for sleeve gastrectomy procedures that creates consistent and symmetrical gastric pouches using an anatomy-based approach.
Medical Devices
Co-investorsEmergent Medical Partners, LLPHatteras Venture PartnersJobsOhio VenturesRC CapitalRiverVest Venture PartnersUS Venture Partners
StreamSpot provides automated live streaming and content distribution software that enables broadcasters to deliver multi-platform video content across devices with minimal setup and management.
Enterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
TeamCentral provides a no-code/low-code integration platform (Central) that helps companies manage and move data across disparate systems with simplified automation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCincinnati, US
Marc Johnson(Co-Founder & CEO)Andy Park(Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer)
Tembo builds a platform that serves as an operating layer for software engineering teams, providing secure execution, shared context, and workflow coordination for AI coding agents.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Ry Walker(Founder)in
Co-investorsGreatPoint VenturesCintrifuse CapitalGrand VenturesWireframe VenturesAscensionAviva Investors+4 more
Vurvey Labs develops AI-powered platforms that simulate human behavior and consumer insights, enabling enterprises and agencies to research, validate, and deploy products and marketing strategies at speed across CPG, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSCincinnati, US
Chad Reynolds(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Poff(Executive Officer)Keith Brown(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJames Price(Director)
Co-investorsEagle VentureLightShed Ventures
WebWire is a press release distribution service that publishes and delivers news directly to readers and internet search engines.
Marketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsMagenta Venture Partners
WorkFlex is a platform that automates cross-border compliance for business trips, workations, and long-term assignments, handling A1 certificates, posted worker notifications, visas, tax requirements, and duty of care.
Future of WorkHR TechLegalTechSaaS
Pieter Manden(Co-Founder, Managing Director)
Co-investorsSpectrum EquityVisionaries Club
Cincinnati, US
Mitesh Desai(Director)Charles Corfield(Director)Michael Venerable(Director)Larry S. Schwartz(Executive Officer, Director)
XII Medical develops neuromodulation therapies for treating obstructive sleep apnea, focusing on simplifying treatment options and improving patient outcomes.
Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesUnion City, US
Garrett Schwab(Chief Executive Officer)Shane Kreidel(Secretary and Chief Financial Officer)inZachary Eisen(Director)
BoardDuke Rohlen(Director)inJD Friedland(Director)Saoussen Ben Halima(Director)
Co-investorsAPERTURE Venture PartnersBroadview VenturesIntuitive VenturesJobsOhio VenturesAjax HealthOmega Funds
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSinda Ltd.NYSE: SIND
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Vurvey · intelligence360.news · Jul 29, 2026
Quotient · entrepreneur.economictimes.indiatimes.com · Jul 17, 2026
Ravee Optics · bizjournals.com · Jul 16, 2026
WorkFlex · help.getworkflex.com · Jul 14, 2026
Akebia Therapeutics · investing.com · Jun 22, 2026
Cart Com · houston.innovationmap.com · Mar 5, 2026
Losant · bizjournals.com · Feb 25, 2026
Tembo · fintechfutures.com · Feb 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has CincyTech made?
- CincyTech has 59 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does CincyTech invest at?
- CincyTech invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is CincyTech's typical check size?
- CincyTech typically writes checks of $500K – $750K.
- What sectors does CincyTech focus on?
- CincyTech focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Hardware, Healthtech.
- Where is CincyTech located?
- CincyTech is headquartered in Cincinnati, US.
- Does CincyTech lead rounds?
- Yes, CincyTech leads investment rounds.
- Who does CincyTech co-invest with?
- CincyTech most often shares deals with JobsOhio Ventures, Jumpstart Ventures, Ohio Innovation Fund, among 87 tracked co-investors.
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Allos Ventures is a Midwest-focused venture capital firm that invests in early-stage B2B software and tech-enabled services companies, drawing on decades of experience to take a hands-on approach.
Venrock is a venture capital firm investing across technology and healthcare, backing companies in fintech, developer infrastructure, life sciences, therapeutics, semiconductors, and consumer products.
OrbiMed is a global healthcare-focused investment firm providing financing and operational support to companies across biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, diagnostics, and healthcare services.
Mithril Capital Management is a multi-billion-dollar investment firm launched in 2012 with a 'Building to Last' mission, backing technology teams building durable businesses in industries overdue for change. Its committed funds are anchored by investor Peter Thiel.
Domain Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 that invests in life sciences companies. The firm operates as a limited liability company.
Vivo Capital is a global healthcare-focused investment firm operating a multi-strategy platform spanning venture capital, private equity, and public equity. It aims to expand healthcare access and drive innovation through its 'Ecosystem Strategy.'
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