Cintrifuse is a non-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing the Cincinnati startup ecosystem by providing essential resources, programming, and capital support to high-growth startups. Through initiatives like the Venture Velocity Program and Cintrifuse Capital, they empower early-stage founders with the skills and connections needed for successful fundraising and growth. Their collaborative approach fosters innovation and economic development in the region, making Cincinnati a prime location for startups and investors. With a focus on building a vibrant entrepreneurial community, Cintrifuse plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and job creation in the Midwest.
Abre is a modern data solution for K-12 education, designed to centralize and analyze student data to improve outcomes. The platform enables administrators, staff, families, and students to access real-time insights, facilitating informed decision-making and operational efficiency. With a focus on the Whole Child, Abre supports various educational needs, including strategic planning, student well-being, and early intervention for absenteeism. The company has demonstrated significant traction, with over 560,000 users leveraging its services to enhance educational experiences and outcomes across multiple districts.
Beltways is a patented high-capacity last-mile transit system designed for pedestrians, offering a clean and efficient way to navigate urban environments. Their innovative accelerating walkways can reach speeds of up to 10 mph, making them ten times faster than conventional airport walkways. The system features a powerful SaaS platform that provides analytics on passenger movement, energy usage, and maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency. With smart motion activation and a focus on safety, including IoT sensor architecture, Beltways aims to revolutionize urban mobility while ensuring safety for all users. Their dynamic LED displays also allow for advertising and communication, further enhancing the user experience.
Cloverleaf is revolutionizing the coaching and assessment industry by offering Automated Coaching™ that seamlessly integrates into daily workflows. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on empowering employees and enhancing team dynamics through personalized coaching and behavioral assessments. With over 30,000 teams utilizing its platform, Cloverleaf provides tools that foster engagement, improve collaboration, and demonstrate the ROI of talent development initiatives. Its unique approach combines validated assessments with actionable insights, making it a valuable partner for organizations aiming to optimize their people development strategies.
DirecFunds is rapidly-growing, Ohio-based Fintech startup company. that has created a fast, secure, data encrypted means for parties to process and transmit funds, fraud-free. DirecFunds has solved the problem of Wire Fraud in the real estate industry. The first DirecFunds product is called DirecFunds Wire (DFW). In addition to DFW, the company has developed a product called DirecFunds Payoff (DFP). DFP will automate and facilitate a post closing sale or refinance closing. Moreover, DFP will provide a secure wire payment of a mortgage loan payoff, consequently ending the need to use checks and expensive express mail. Our third payment product, Real Time Payment (RTP), allows a consumer or business to execute a “Good Funds” payment 24/7 with actual “settlement and deposit” into the Party’s bank account without being dependent on the Federal Reserve Bank’s hours of Operation. RTP also utilizes the same anti-money laundering and anti-payment fraud technology that our wire payments utilize.