Refinery Venture
Venture capitalCincinnati · Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Refinery seeks exceptional early-scale technology founders who exhibit energy, perseverance, and deep industry understanding. The firm values leaders with unique insights into difficult problems and the potential to transform markets. Rather than requiring founders to relocate to Silicon Valley, Refinery supports talented teams wherever they are located, focusing on removing growth constraints and providing experienced guidance from former entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Refinery Venture invest at?
- Refinery Venture invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Refinery Venture focus on?
- Refinery Venture focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Refinery Venture located?
- Refinery Venture is headquartered in Cincinnati, US.
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