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Cintrifuse Syndicate Fund

We created a national network of investors and startups to help our startups get funding and to help our BigCos source innovation.

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Syndicate Fund Catalyzes $13 Million Investment

Everything But The House,founded in 2007, experienced consistent growth, expanding rapidly in late 2014. The executive team was faced with a decision - should they seek out investors to accelerate their plans? Andy Nielsen and the EBTH team turned to Cintrifuse for advice.

The Funding Connections Team clarified what taking venture capital meant and, ultimately, helped EBTH close a $13 million Series A round.

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Funding Catalyzes Growth

Your company has a solid team, customers who love your product and you’re getting some serious traction. You’re ready to grow and scale, all you need is funding and your company will be off to the races.

Funding Connections provides expertise and resources that connect entrepreneurs with investors and members of the business community. We help you prepare and then connect you with venture capitalists from around the country.

The Funding Connection Team

Investment Committee

James Burns

Donald Lothrop

Chris Rizik

Astrid Noltemy

Funding Workshops

First time seeking funding? No problem! Our member get access to funding workshops where we give them actionable advice and insights on what to expect when they seek Venture Capital.

Pitch Help

Need help refining your pitch? Our team is here to help. For members ready to pitch, we work with you to refine your presentation.

Accelerators

Greater Cincinnati is home to several world-class accelerators that provide seed funding and help your startup succeed.

Local Accelerators

Immersion Days

Periodically, we invite funds to come to Cincinnati and, for startups that are ready, we provide an introduction and schedule a meeting between you and the investor. Check out some of the past investors we’ve invited to #StartupCincy

VC Interview

Still need to fill out your team or find customers?

Then check out our Talent Connection and Customer Connection services.

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Our Success Stories

Our passion is to bring entrepreneurs together and give them the tools necessary to be wildly successful.

Local Startup, Homeshake Takes Aim at Biggest Industry in US Economy

Meet the company shaking up the real estate industry and changing the way people buy and sell homes.

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Customer Connections Program Helps Mid Cap Companies Stay Innovative

How Cintrifuse helped advanced material manufacturer Michelman stay innovative

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Union Hall Brings Entrepreneurs Together

The story of Soundstr coming together involves two old colleagues and one building in OTR.

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A burning platform, a dental dilemma and a data jam

For a company the size of Humana, innovation does not come easy.

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