Quincy Walker

Cintrifuse About Us

The entrepreneurial world is not an easy one to take on, but for those brave enough to do so, Cintrifuse is here to help. Founded in July 2012 and located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Oh., Cintrifuse acts as a connecter and supporter to create a global destination for entrepreneurial success.

In order to help entrepreneurs take on the day-to-day challenges of starting a business, Cintrifuse provides five core services.

• Advisory Services help entrepreneurs grow their businesses through guidance from an established network of experts.

• Through Funding Connections, Cintrifuse hosts workshops to prepare entrepreneurs for meetings with selected angel investors and venture capitalists.

• Talent Connections provide entrepreneurs with access to business resources and contacts to fill positions as startups grow.

• To help entrepreneurs make Customer Connections, Cintrifuse allows participating startups to choose from one of two established programs, LEAP and STEP, to ignite their company’s growth.

• Co-working Space is available for entrepreneurs in search of stability, inspiration or maybe just a place to work for the day.

To connect more than 90 startups with venture capital firms, corporations and service providers, Cintrifuse uses a proven membership model. Entrepreneurs gain access to like-minded, driven and engaged individuals, and venture capitalists, business leaders and services providers are introduced to startups on the rise.

Cintrifuse is backed by some of the biggest corporations in Greater Cincinnati, such as P&G, Kroger, Duke Energy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, The University of Cincinnati and more.

To further support the entrepreneurial community, Cintrifuse operates its Fund of Funds, which invests 95 percent of its funds in early stage venture capital funds both regionally and nationally. The remaining 5 percent is directly invested into promising startups in the area. The Fund of Funds provides an avenue for corporations and venture capitalists alike to gain further insights into Cincinnati’s startup community.

Cintrifuse serves as the hub for startup success in Cincinnati, providing the necessary resources and connections for startups to reach their full potential. The Cincinnati business community, with more than 33 services organizations, nine Fortune 500 headquarters and seven renowned universities, is the perfect atmosphere to promote startup success.

Join the Cintrifuse network today.