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# QCA Ventures

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- [Need for a tolerable and efficacious topical Molluscum Contagiosum drug for pediatric use](https://www.qca.com/need-for-a-tolerable-and-efficacious-topical-molluscum-contagiosum-drug-for-pediatric-use/) - At the recent European Society for Pediatric Dermatology meeting, a peer-reviewed poster was presented on the clinical need and market opportunity for an effective and well-tolerated molluscum contagiosum (MC) treatment. The poster highlighted Alphyn Biologics Zabalafin Hydrogel as a drug that could potentially fill that need. Precefi, our partner in managing the Phase 2 trial
- [Queen City Angels changes name as  deal size, scope shifts](https://www.qca.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/QCA-Ventures-article-reprint.pdf#new_tab) - Story Highlights Queen City Angels rebranded to QCA Ventures to reflect its national investment scope. The Norwood-based firm's membership quadrupled to about 220 members across 25 states. QCA Ventures now invests larger amounts in later-stage deals, averaging $1 million per check. Early-stage investment capital group Queen City Angels has been investing larger amounts over a
- [Queen City Angels Rebrands as QCA Ventures™](https://www.qca.com/queen-city-angels-rebrands-as-qca-ventures/) - The New Name Reflects Its Evolution into a National Venture Organization Cincinnati, OH — February 2, 2026 — Queen City Angels today announced that it has officially rebranded as QCA Ventures™, marking a strategic evolution into a nationally recognized venture organization supporting early-stage founders with capital, expertise, and long-term partnership. Founded in 2000, QCA Ventures
- [Limber Prosthetics Testimonial – Below Knee Amputee in Modesto CA](https://www.qca.com/limber-prosthetics-testimonial-below-knee-amputee-in-modesto-ca/)
- [QCA Ventures Chairman Tony Shipley Featured on Invisible Ink podcast](https://www.qca.com/queen-city-angels-chairman-tony-shipley-featured-on-invisible-ink-podcast/) - QCA Ventures Chairman and Founder Tony Shipley was featured on the season 9 premiere of the Invisible Ink podcast hosted by Achiiv Founder Shubha K. Chakravarthy. In this episode Tony shares what really builds (or breaks) investor trust, and why the smartest founders treat diligence as strategy, not defense. Check out the full episode to
- [Shift Thermal installs first commercial system at the Oak Ridge Civic Center](https://www.qca.com/shift-thermal-installs-first-commercial-system-at-the-oak-ridge-civic-center/) - Surrounded by supporters, the Co-Founder and President, Mitch Ishmael and the Shift Thermal team cut the ribbon on their first major project coming to fruition. First times are hard – especially for entrepreneurs. Getting the first investment is hard. Getting the first sign of traction is hard. And securing the location for the first official
- [Alphyn Closes $25M Oversubscribed Series B Financing Round to Advance Dermatology Pipeline - Alphyn](https://www.qca.com/alphyn-closes-25m-oversubscribed-series-b-financing-round-to-advance-dermatology-pipeline-alphyn/) - ANNAPOLIS, Md., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alphyn Biologics, Inc., a clinical-stage dermatology company developing first-in-class Multi-Target Therapeutics®, today announced the close of its $25 million, twice-oversubscribed Series B financing. Proceeds will fund the Phase 2b global clinical trial of Alphyn’s lead drug candidate, Zabalafin Hydrogel, for atopic dermatitis (AD), initiate a second Phase 2 clinical program for the treatment
- [Four Companies from QCA Community Recognized on Inc. Magazine 5000](https://www.qca.com/four-companies-from-qca-community-recognized-on-inc-magazine-5000/) - QCA Ventures is proud to see four companies from our community recognized on the Inc. Magazine 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. Cloverleaf – QCA portfolio company founded by Darrin Murriner Braintrust – CEO Andrew Wyant – QCA member Interlink Cloud Advisors – CEO & Co-founder Matt Scherocman – QCA member Kinettix – Founder and
- [QCA Executive Director Scott Jacobs Featured on "Pitch. Fund. Scale" Podcast](https://www.qca.com/qca-executive-director-scott-jacobs-featured-on-pitch-fund-scale-podcast/) - QCA Executive Director Scott Jacobs was recently featured on TiE SoCal Angels investor Anshuman Sinha’s podcast Pitch. Fund. Scale. They discussed the realities behind startup funding and valuable insights every founder and angel investor should hear. Scott shared insights on: - What founders get wrong about funding - How QCA Ventures backs startups that create real impact
- [QCA Member Marcia Dawood Featured in Forbes Article](https://www.qca.com/qca-member-marcia-dawood-featured-in-forbes-article/) - More Women Are Angel Investing: Key Advice From 3 Industry Leaders In a world teetering on the edge of economic and cultural upheaval, one interesting trend gives reason for hope. That is the number of women starting businesses in unprecedented numbers. In April, Forbes reported on findings from a Gusto report which showed that 49% of all
- [QCA's 25th Annual Entrepreneur Boot Camp - Like to get your startup "started"?](https://www.qca.com/qcas-25th-annual-entrepreneur-boot-camp-like-to-get-your-startup-started/) - Energize your thinking about your start-up!CINCINNATI--More than 100 entrepreneurs, angel investors, mentors, and business experts from across the region will assemble in Cincinnati to support founders at the 25th Annual QCA Ventures' Entrepreneur Boot Camp, June 10-11, 2025. Our subject matter experts will teach you just about everything you need to know to get your business concept from napkin stage to MVP
- [QCA Member Ron Bates Recognized for Work with 1919 Socially Responsive Balanced Fund](https://www.qca.com/qca-member-ron-bates-recognized-for-work-with-1919-socially-responsive-balanced-fund/) - Via the Cincinnati Business Courier A mutual fund managed in Cincinnati that’s one of only about a dozen of its type in the country has been posting results that rank among the top in the nation. The 1919 Socially Responsive Balanced Fund has been cranking out results in the top 20% of its peers around
- [Marcia Dawood Honored with Prestigious Hans Severiens Award for Angel Investing Leadership](https://www.qca.com/marcia-dawood-honored-with-prestigious-hans-severiens-award-for-angel-investing-leadership/) - The Angel Capital Association proudly announced Marcia Dawood as the recipient of the 2025 Hans Severiens Award, the organization’s highest honor recognizing individuals whose leadership advances the field of angel investing. Dawood’s journey began in 2012 when she was invited to an angel investing meeting — without even knowing what the term meant. It was
- [Groupize Acquires The Vendry to add leading Event Supplier Marketplace of Venues and Vendors to their platform](https://www.qca.com/groupize-acquires-the-vendry-to-add-leading-event-supplier-marketplace-of-venues-and-vendors-to-their-platform/) - Acquisition solidifies Groupize offering as a true all-in-one for the $1T business meetings and events industry, adding solutions for venues and vendors to their platform for planners and enterprises to manage meetings, event logistics, group and guest travel, and HCP Engagements. Addition of venues and vendors to existing solutions for group hotel, air, and spend
- [QCA Ventures and Black Achievers Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Entrepreneurship and Angel Investing](https://www.qca.com/queen-city-angels-and-black-achievers-forge-strategic-partnership-to-advance-entrepreneurship-and-angel-investing/) - Black Achievers is a prominent networking organization dedicated to connecting African American professionals nationwide. With this partnership, QCA hopes to further enhance diversity and inclusion efforts for its membership. CINCINNATI, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- QCA Ventures (QCA), the oldest organized angel group in the Midwest, today announced a strategic partnership with Black Achievers, a prominent networking
- [Angel Capital Association Honors Tony Shipley with the Hans Severiens Award for his  Incomparable Contributions to the Angel Community](https://www.qca.com/angel-capital-association-honors-tony-shipley-with-the-hans-severiens-award-for-his-incomparable-contributions-to-the-angel-community/) - Las Vegas, NV (July 10, 2023) – QCA Ventures’ Chairman and Co-Founder Tony Shipley’s pride for the more than 190 women and men who make up their membership as well as the coaching and mentoring they provide to entrepreneurs, is evident. In fact, winning the Hans Severiens Award at the 2023 ACA Summit of Angel
- [QCA Ventures and Griesing Mazzeo Law Partner to Advance Local and Regional Entrepreneurial Ecosystem](https://www.qca.com/queen-city-angels-and-griesing-mazzeo-law-partner-to-advance-local-and-regional-entrepreneurial-ecosystem/) - QCA Ventures (QCA) and Griesing Mazzeo Law, LLC have partnered toexpand resources to Cincinnati’s and the region’s start-up founders and their businesses. Griesing Mazzeo Law is QCA’s first women-owned law firm partner and brings to the region experience promoting diversity and inclusivity and empowering women and minorities in business and the legal profession. Griesing Mazzeo
- [The show with Tactile Engineering](https://www.qca.com/the-show-with-tactile-engineering/) - Connecting the dots is a metaphor to describe the understanding gained by a series of seemingly disconnected events that connect and lead to a specific conclusion. This conversation is about a unique type of dots, specifically Braille dots. Braille was invented over 200 years ago to provide a method for visually impaired people to read
- [QCA Ventures Closes Investment in Pittsburgh-based C360](https://www.qca.com/queen-city-angels-closes-investment-in-pittsburgh-based-c360/) - CINCINNATI and PITTSBURGH - October 11, 2022 - QCA Ventures (QCA) is pleased to announce the closing of an investment in C360, a Pittsburgh-based computer vision SaaS company that provides solutions to leading broadcasters and sports leagues around the world. C360’s award-winning image processing and ultra-high-quality video output is used by the leaders in sports
- [Angel-Backed Supply Dynamics Acquired by Exiger, Creating First End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility and Supplier Risk Management Solution](https://www.qca.com/angel-backed-supply-dynamics-acquired-by-exiger-creating-first-end-to-end-supply-chain-visibility-and-supplier-risk-management-solution/) - Combined solution integrates supply chain risk event monitoring and automated due diligence with advanced item-level visibility and multi-tier supply chain mapping to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance compliance for sourcing, acquisition, and procurement professionals across public and private sectors. CINCINNATI, OHIO – August 30, 2022 – Exiger, the leading SaaS supply chain risk
- [Angel Groups Collaborate to Support Medical Device Portfolio Company ’ s $300 Million Exit](https://www.qca.com/angel-groups-collaborate-to-support-medical-device-portfolio-company-s-300-million-exit/) - CINCINNATI, OHIO (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2022 The Board of Standard Bariatrics announced that it has entered in a definitive agreement with Teleflex Incorporated, a leading global provider of medical technologies, under which Teleflex will acquire Standard Bariatrics, a QCA Ventures portfolio company, upon the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, for an upfront cash payment of
- [QCA Ventures Announces Third Frontier Award](https://www.qca.com/queen-city-angels-announces-third-frontier-award/) - Fund VI is the largest in the QCA Ventures’ history and includes $3.5 million in matching funds from the Ohio Third Frontier program. CINCINNATI – March 11, 2021 – QCA Ventures today announced additional capital secured from the Ohio Third Frontier Pre-Seed Program and the Ohio launch of its $15 million QCA First Fund VI
- [SoLo Funds Finds Home in Cincinnati](https://www.qca.com/solo-funds-finds-home-in-cincinnati/) - Travis Holoway left his home in New York City to take a chance on himself, building a start-up in a new city amongst strangers. Jump forward a few months, and Holoway is now a fan of the city and the “strangers” who have helped him establish Solo Funds, a mobile lending exchange connecting lenders with
- [Q&A with Michael Hurley from Calfee, Halter & Griswold](https://www.qca.com/qa-with-michael-hurley-from-calfee-halter-griswold/) - Calfee, Halter & Griswold (Calfee) is full-service, corporate law firm with three offices in Ohio and one in Washington D.C. with more than 115 years of experience providing legal counsel. The Cincinnati office opened in 2011 and serves both publicly-held clients and private, family-owned businesses, as well as nonprofits and individuals across the region. Calfee
- [Standard Bariatrics](https://www.qca.com/standard-bariatrics/) - Standard Bariatrics is a clinical-staged company developing and commercializing innovate medical devices for the surgical treatment of obesity. Its Standard Clamp was cleared by the FDA in August c2017, and today more than 32 hospitals are using the device. Surgeons are praising the clamp for its consistency leading to positive outcomes, as well as the
- [Cladwell Helping Thousands Get Dressed Every Day](https://www.qca.com/cladwell-helping-thousands-get-dressed-every-day/) - Retailers are still struggling to understand consumers. While they know what the consumer bought last time, they don’t know what they are going to buy next. Cladwell, which was founded in Cincinnati in 2013, is a company built on the human concern of fashion, based on what you wore last, what will you buy next.
- [Dipping Her Toes into Angel Investing](https://www.qca.com/dipping-her-toes-into-angel-investing/) - In 2017, QCA started the Ascent program as a lower-risk way of introducing angel investing to a broader group of prospective investors. Since the beginning, the program has attracted nearly 30 members, 10 of which are women, bringing the total membership of QCA to 91. Among the first members to join Ascent was Kathleen Jividen,
- [QCA Wants to Jumpstart your Startup at Annual Bootcamp](https://www.qca.com/qca-wants-to-jumpstart-your-startup-at-annual-bootcamp/) - More than 100 entrepreneurs, angel investors and business experts are gathering in Cincinnati in June to help train the next wave of entrepreneurs and start-up savants at the 19th Annual Entrepreneur Boot Camp. The hands-on workshop started in 2001 has trained over 600 entrepreneurs and provides an opportunity for anyone thinking about a start-up, small
- [QCA’s Startup College® Trained 29 Startups at the 19th Annual Boot Camp](https://www.qca.com/qcas-startup-college-trained-29-startups-at-the-19th-annual-boot-camp/) - More than 100 entrepreneurs, angel investors and business experts gathered At Interact for Health June 4-5 to become the next wave of entrepreneurs and start-up savants at the 19th Annual Entrepreneur Boot Camp. The hands-on workshop started in 2001 has now trained over 643 entrepreneurs and provides an opportunity for anyone thinking about a start-up,
- [Strategic Partnership to T-Pro Solutions Leading to Acquisition](https://www.qca.com/qca-offers-strategic-partnership-to-t-pro-solutions-leading-to-acquisition/) - Earlier this year, T-Pro Solutions, a provider of trade promotion optimization solutions, was acquired by Blacksmith Applications out of Lawrence, Ma. QCA was an early investor in the Columbus, Ohio-based company, participating in two rounds of funding with the first closing in the summer of 2015. What made the investment unique is the collaborative nature
- [Miami U: Fueling the Entrepreneurial Machine](https://www.qca.com/miami-u-fueling-the-entrepreneurial-machine/) - There’s a great deal of entrepreneurial buzz happening on the campus of Miami University. The Miami Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies is an internationally recognized program providing immersive, real-world experiences. The program has been ranked among the “Top 10 Undergraduate Public Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies” in the nation for 10 years in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine and The
- [QCA Ventures Leads New Investment in CRäKN](https://www.qca.com/queen-city-angels-leads-new-investment-in-crakn/) - Company using investment to bring never before seen innovations to the death-care industry CINCINNATI – June XX, 2018 – QCA Ventures today announced a new investment in CRäKN, a cloud-based software solution that helps funeral directors manage day-to-day operations in order to streamline operations, prevent errors, and save time. This is the second investment in
- [QCA Rising with New Ascent Program](https://www.qca.com/qca-rising-with-new-ascent-program/) - Earlier this year, QCA launched the Ascent program with the purpose to add diversity and unique perspectives to QCA with a goal to welcome younger members, more women and people of color. Ascent is an outgrowth of a key strategic imperative for QCA to improve diversity and inclusion. The effort will make QCA a better
- [Day For Crypto](https://www.qca.com/day-for-crypto/) - Get ready for a first of its kind event in the Cincinnati area Becon Global (Dublin, Ireland) and Crypto Properties would like to invite you to a unique day of learning. D4C is all you need to get up to speed on one of the most fascinating and transformative revolutions since the Internet—blockchain technology and
- [Vance Van Drake](https://www.qca.com/vance-van-drake/) - Ulmer is one of the Midwest’s leading law firms with attorneys in Ohio’s three major cities, as well as Chicago and Boca Raton, Florida. Ulmer is a long-time supporter of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem with attorneys volunteering time at the University of Cincinnati, Miami University (Ohio), Northern Kentucky University and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. The firm
- [Geoffrey Marshall](https://www.qca.com/geoffrey-marshall/) - Geoffrey Marshall has spent the last five years as managing director of G.T. Marshall & Associates, a financial consulting firm he started after more than 30 years at P&G. He is also one of the newest members of the QCA Ventures bringing his experience to help solve business challenges with companies of all sizes for entrepreneurs and
- [Nathan Heerdt](https://www.qca.com/nathan-heerdt/) - In December 2016, QCA announced a strategic investment in Healthy Roster, creator of a mobile sports-specific electronic health record. Healthy Roster is giving Sports Medicine departments the ability to easily track and report about injuries. The mobile injury documentation and communication tool gives Sports Medicine departments the ability to easily track and report about injuries
- [Pipeline H2O](https://www.qca.com/pipeline-h2o/) - Introducing Pipeline H2O The Hamilton Mill, an advanced manufacturing, clean-technology incubator focused on developing high growth potential startup businesses, introduced Pipeline H2O, a water-commercialization program, in September 2016. In January 2017, the program welcomed its first class of startups selected from 66 applications from across 5 continents representing 14 different countries. In April, the program
- [Introduction to Early Stage Investing (for Women)](https://www.qca.com/introduction-early-stage-investing-women/) - June 10, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Union HallCintrifuse 1311 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 “Introduction to Early Stage Investing” is a one-day workshop that covers the basics of this exciting asset class. It is an event for women, presented exclusively by women in the industry. Women are considered the next wave of investors.
- [QCA Entrepreneur Bootcamp](https://www.qca.com/qca-entrepreneur-bootcamp/) - ENERGIZE YOUR THINKING ABOUT YOUR START-UP! THIS IS AN INTENSIVE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP DESIGNED FOR EARLY STAGE GROWTH-COMPANIES AND FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS! More than 100 entrepreneurs, angel investors, mentors, and business experts from across the region will assemble in Cincinnati to help founders at the 16th Annual QCA Ventures’ Entrepreneur Boot Camp, June 6-7, 2017. Our subject
- [Cintrifuse: Born to Make Things Happen in Cincinnati](https://www.qca.com/cintrifuse-born-make-things-happen-cincinnati/) - Back in 2010, the Cincinnati Business Committee, the same group that formed 3CDC, set its sites on turning Cincinnati into a growth city. The group wondered where the growth was going to come from, as the expectation was that it couldn’t continue to come from the same big companies who are as likely to lay
- [The Halo Effect](https://www.qca.com/the-halo-effect/) - For the past 20 years, Brian Berning has been a consistent presence within the entrepreneurial and start-up community in Cincinnati. As Office Managing Partner at BDO USA LLP, Berning is a CPA and trusted business advisor specializing in M&A, tax planning and entrepreneurial growth strategies. He is also a member of the firm’s technology executive
- [Sense Diagnostics](https://www.qca.com/sense-diagnostics/) - PART ONE Upwards of 25 percent of the four million annual ICU admissions in the United States experience neurological complications. Half a million ICU admissions are due to brain diseases and 75 percent of these experience clinical worsening due to brain bleeding or swelling. Beyond the ICU, there is no convenient, non-invasive method for brain
- [Beth Rader on Women and Angel Investing](https://www.qca.com/beth-rader-women-angel-investing/) - Beth Rader has been a member of QCA for over five years and is enthusiastic about the benefits of angel investing for investors, entrepreneurs and the community at large. As one of the still relatively few women angel investors in the Cincinnati area, Beth recently shared a few of her perspectives with The Halo Effect.
- [QCA Ventures Invests in Divine Services Corporation](https://www.qca.com/queen-city-angels-invests-divine-services-corporation/) - QCA Ventures (QCA) recently completed an investment in Divine Services Corporation, a growing traditional and on-demand valet service for downtown Dayton and Cincinnati. In addition to its traditional valet offerings, Divine Services is modernizing valet services. The company uses mobile teams that will customers anywhere within the service area to pick up their vehicles and
- [A Trusted Legal Partner](https://www.qca.com/trusted-legal-partner/) - Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP (Taft) is a valuable QCA partner. Since QCA’s formation over 15 years ago, we have engaged with Taft to provide a number of legal services needed by QCA. Taft has a strong presence in this region with over 400 attorneys practicing every area of law. The firm understands the business
- [Brick and MORTAR…](https://www.qca.com/brick-and-mortar/) - The number of resources available to entrepreneurs and start-up companies continues to grow in Cincinnati. In 2014, three friends started an organization focused on serving underserved downtown communities such as Walnut Hills and Over the Rhine. MORTAR fulfills its purpose by “offering non-traditional entrepreneurs the opportunity to use their inherent talents to not just make
- [Angel Spotlight: Don McKee](https://www.qca.com/angel-spotlight-don-mckee/) - Over the past eight years, Don McKee has become a leading member of the QCA Ventures. He has been instrumental in arranging and then raising the initial and follow-on financings for six companies and currently serves as a lead board member for four companies. In 2013, after nomination by one of his portfolio companies, Don
- [QCA Ventures Closes Largest Fund in Group’s History](https://www.qca.com/queen-city-angels-closes-largest-fund-in-groups-history/) - $10 Million First Fund V includes $5 million in match funds from Ohio Third Frontier QCA Ventures has closed the largest fund in the group’s history. The $10 million First Fund V (FFV) is the fifth in a family of funds and includes $5 million in private funds from QCA members and two Cincinnati-based institutional
- [One-on-One with an Angel: Richard Westheimer](https://www.qca.com/one-on-one-with-an-angel-richard-westheimer/) - 1 What is your professional background, and how did it prepare you for your role in QCA? I began my professional life as a 20-year Cincinnati Public School elementary school teacher and then leadership consultant for the schools. In the mid 90s, I took over our family office, managing and then initiating our alternative and
- [Angel View: Four Reasons Why Start-ups Should Consider Cincinnati](https://www.qca.com/angel-view-four-reasons-why-start-ups-should-consider-cincinnati/) - One does not have to look very far or search very hard to find news about why Cincinnati is a great place to start a business. Reporters and writers from national publications are touting the great resources in the city while start-up founders attracted to local accelerators and incubators in the city craft blogs with
- [Earning Your Wings: Ecolibrium Solar](https://www.qca.com/earning-your-wings-ecolibriumsolar/) - Ecolibrium Solar® is an emerging market leader in next-generation racking solutions for commercial and residential rooftops. Based in the U.S., the firm designs and manufactures simple, cost-effective, and installer-friendly products that maximize solar installation efficiency and minimize costs. Ecolibrium Solar provides innovative, lower-cost and labor-saving racking technology supported by thousands of residential and commercial customers, industry

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- [Sponsors](https://www.qca.com/sponsors/) - Support Your Brand and QCA Ventures’ Mission and Vision Through Sponsorship Now, you and your brand can connect with a large network of local angels, entrepreneurs and others supporting our local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Since 2000, QCA has played a significant role in building the Greater Cincinnati region’s startup business community. Your investment in QCA Ventures
- [Events](https://www.qca.com/events/) - eKickstart eKickStart – monthly speaker series featuring networking and topics of interest to founders/entrepreneurs Register Now Morning Mentoring™ Morning Mentoring™ – This unique program is co-managed with our longtime partner, Alloy Growth Labs. Apply Here Entrepreneur Boot Camp Entrepreneur Boot Camp – a two day learning session featuring a dozen sessions, great
- [Contact](https://www.qca.com/contact/) - Contact Us We would like to discuss your interest in QCA Ventures Feel free to attach a bio/CV, an executive summary or other information that would be helpful in better understanding your proposition. Fill In The Form Below Get Started: I am an accredited investor Please leave this field empty. 1776 Mentor Avenue, Suite 213
- [About](https://www.qca.com/about/) - About Us Longest-established organized angel group in the Midwest has now evolved to become QCA Ventures QCA is passionate about entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs and QCA Ventures work together to create and scale thriving businesses. To achieve goals. To realize dreams. QCA Ventures' investors are Greater Cincinnati business leaders including former CEOs and founders of successful companies.
- [Investors](https://www.qca.com/investors/) - Making a Difference INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER? Why become an early-stage investor? According to the Center for Venture Research, the total early stage investments in 2023 were $18.6 billion. A total of 54,735 entrepreneurial ventures received angel funding in 2023. The number of active investors in 2023 increased to 422,350, an increase of 14.8%.
- [Entrepreneurs](https://www.qca.com/entrepreneurs/) - Looking for Funding? APPLY NOW QCA Ventures' members areright there with you – for the long run. At QCA, we understand you have many challenges as a founder... countless milestones to meet, teams to build, validating your value proposition, testing your growth plans, and of course, raising money. We understand, because many of our members
- [Portfolio](https://www.qca.com/portfolio/) - QCA Ventures makes investments primarily through its network of accredited investors (208 total members). We also invest through our family of First Funds (I-VII).
- [Resources](https://www.qca.com/resources/) - These videos provide valuable, detailed background information about the best practices in angel investing. Importance of QCA Ventures in the local entrepreneurial ecosystem: QCA’s Entrepreneur Boot Camp: How QCA support founders and works with new angel investors: Subscribe to our channel Check Us Out
- [First Fund VI](https://www.qca.com/investors/vi/)
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- [News](https://www.qca.com/news/) - Need for a tolerable and efficacious… May 26, 2026 At the recent European Society for Pediatric Dermatology meeting, a peer-reviewed poster was presented ...Queen City Angels changes name as d… February 4, 2026 Story Highlights Queen City Angels rebranded to QCA Ventures to reflect its national investment scope. The ...Queen City Angels Rebrands as QCA
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## Events

- [Morning Mentoring™](https://www.qca.com/event/morning-mentoring/) - It is a monthly program co-managed with HCDC
- [Entrepreneur Boot Camp](https://www.qca.com/event/entrepreneur-bootcamp/) - A two day learning session featuring a dozen sessions, great speakers!
- [eKickstart](https://www.qca.com/event/e-kickstart/) - Monthly speaker series featuring networking and topics of interest to founders/entrepreneurs

## Teams

- [Rachel Rose](https://www.qca.com/team-members/rachel-rose/)
- [Jim Frey](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jim-frey/)
- [Michael Tornetta](https://www.qca.com/team-members/michael-tornetta/)
- [Kelly Geary](https://www.qca.com/team-members/kelly-geary/)
- [Erica Parker](https://www.qca.com/team-members/erica-parker/)
- [Doug Hardesty](https://www.qca.com/team-members/doug-hardesty/)
- [Christy Cunningham](https://www.qca.com/team-members/christy-cunningham/)
- [Brian Kelley](https://www.qca.com/team-members/brian-kelley/)
- [Tamara Lanier](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tamara-lanier/)
- [Srini Pavuluri](https://www.qca.com/team-members/srini-pavuluri/)
- [Rajat Walia](https://www.qca.com/team-members/rajat-walia/)
- [Dan Chudd](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dan-chudd/)
- [Annette Hater](https://www.qca.com/team-members/annette-hater/)
- [Steve Baggott](https://www.qca.com/team-members/steve-baggott/)
- [Sue Baggott](https://www.qca.com/team-members/sue-baggott/)
- [Bill Kelleher](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bill-kelleher/)
- [Susan McMurry](https://www.qca.com/team-members/susan-mcmurry/)
- [Alan Futscher](https://www.qca.com/team-members/alan-futscher/)
- [Dan Kincaid](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dan-kincaid/)
- [Sam Ross](https://www.qca.com/team-members/sam-ross/)
- [Mark Leenay](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mark-leenay/)
- [John Roberts](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-roberts/)
- [Andrew Wyant](https://www.qca.com/team-members/andrew-wyant/)
- [Jennifer Didiet](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jennifer-murtland/)
- [John Habbert](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-habbert/) - Formerly president of Crane Connectors, Inc., a Cincinnati electronics company, and 12 years with Procter & Gamble. Case Western Reserve University (Chemical Engineering), University of Michigan (MBA). QCA member since 2001.
- [Sam Wanstrath](https://www.qca.com/team-members/sam-wanstrath/)
- [Praveen Depa](https://www.qca.com/team-members/praveen-depa/)
- [Charlie Slaven](https://www.qca.com/team-members/charlie-slaven-2/)
- [Michael Coombe](https://www.qca.com/team-members/michael-coombe/)
- [Terry Peets](https://www.qca.com/team-members/terry-peets/)
- [Steve McCarthy](https://www.qca.com/team-members/steve-mccarthy/)
- [Mike Beeby](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mike-beeby/)
- [Jim Kellerman](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jim-kellerman/)
- [Jeff Gerth](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jeff-gerth/)
- [David Lopez-Kurtz](https://www.qca.com/team-members/david-lopez-kurtz/)
- [David Ashley](https://www.qca.com/team-members/david-ashley/)
- [Vince Nystrom](https://www.qca.com/team-members/vince-nystrom/)
- [Tom Lienhart](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tom-lienhart/)
- [Brandon Jansen](https://www.qca.com/team-members/brandon-jansen/)
- [Dave Kleckner](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dave-kleckner/)
- [Shaun Sexton](https://www.qca.com/team-members/shaun-sexton/)
- [Kevin Ison](https://www.qca.com/team-members/kevin-ison/)
- [Bob Sheard](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bob-sheard/)
- [Robert Jones](https://www.qca.com/team-members/robert-jones/)
- [Mike von Hirschberg](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mike-von-hirschberg/)
- [Gilbert Minson](https://www.qca.com/team-members/gilbert-minson/)
- [Greg Bell](https://www.qca.com/team-members/greg-bell/)
- [Tom Law](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tom-law/)
- [Tom Finn](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tom-finn/)
- [Scott Miller](https://www.qca.com/team-members/scott-miller/)
- [Mel Gravely](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mel-gravely/)
- [Joseph Stigler](https://www.qca.com/team-members/joseph-stigler/)
- [Chris Petersen](https://www.qca.com/team-members/chris-petersen/)
- [Caitlin Cunningham](https://www.qca.com/team-members/caitlin-cunningham/)
- [Lynn Ryan](https://www.qca.com/team-members/lynn-ryan/)
- [John Habbert](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-h-habbert/)
- [Erika Fiehrer](https://www.qca.com/team-members/erika-fiehrer/)
- [Dave Jackson](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dave-jackson/)
- [Dave Baggott](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dave-baggott/)
- [Peter Barrett](https://www.qca.com/team-members/peter-barrett/)
- [Martin Hettich](https://www.qca.com/team-members/martin-hettich/)
- [Meg Keane](https://www.qca.com/team-members/meg-keane/)
- [Jeff Oravitz](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jeff-oravitz/)
- [Tom O’Neil](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tom-oneil/)
- [Todd Rodden](https://www.qca.com/team-members/todd-rodden/)
- [Tim Rettig](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tim-rettig/)
- [Paul Edmondson](https://www.qca.com/team-members/paul-edmondson/)
- [Mike Wagner](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mike-wagner/)
- [Melisse May](https://www.qca.com/team-members/melisse-may/)
- [John Peterson](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-peterson/)
- [John Olson](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-olson/)
- [Chuck Martz](https://www.qca.com/team-members/chuck-martz/)
- [Cassie Carl-Rohm](https://www.qca.com/team-members/cassie-carl-rohm/)
- [Bryan McCleary](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bryan-mccleary/)
- [Aaron Bey](https://www.qca.com/team-members/aaron-bey/)
- [Enyi Kanu](https://www.qca.com/team-members/enyi-kanu/)
- [Ed Carl](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ed-carl/)
- [Frank Grande](https://www.qca.com/team-members/frank-grande/)
- [Roger Dean](https://www.qca.com/team-members/roger-dean/)
- [Bob Ziek](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bob-ziek/)
- [Bob Manning](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bob-manning/)
- [Tony Vasconcellos](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tony-vasconcellos/)
- [Henry Head](https://www.qca.com/team-members/henry-head/)
- [Jeb Head](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jeb-head/)
- [Keith Rosnell](https://www.qca.com/team-members/keith-rosnell/)
- [Crystal Faulkner](https://www.qca.com/team-members/crystal-faulkner/)
- [Tom Bobenread](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tom-a-bobenread/)
- [Scott Bischoff](https://www.qca.com/team-members/scott-j-bischoff/)
- [Roger Griggs](https://www.qca.com/team-members/roger-d-griggs/)
- [Mohit Kris Mehan](https://www.qca.com/team-members/kris-mehan/)
- [Mike Chaney](https://www.qca.com/team-members/michael-o-chaney/)
- [Michael Hirschfeld](https://www.qca.com/team-members/michael-a-hirschfeld/)
- [Julie Albright](https://www.qca.com/team-members/julie-r-albright/)
- [Jim Barter](https://www.qca.com/team-members/james-a-barter/)
- [Eric Kearney](https://www.qca.com/team-members/eric-h-kearney/)
- [Al Klosterman](https://www.qca.com/team-members/albert-l-klosterman/)
- [Richard Cropper](https://www.qca.com/team-members/rick-cropper/)
- [Jim McGraw](https://www.qca.com/team-members/james-j-mcgraw-jr/)
- [Lori Chamberlain](https://www.qca.com/team-members/lori-chamberlain/)
- [Andy Kaiser](https://www.qca.com/team-members/andrew-r-kaiser/)
- [Jim McGraw](https://www.qca.com/team-members/james-j-mcgraw-jr-2/)
- [Pati Froyo](https://www.qca.com/team-members/patricia-froyo/)
- [Tony Shipley](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tony-shipley/) - Tony is Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association. Formerly founder and CEO of Entek IRD International, Inc., an enterprise software and electronics business. Winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and winner of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award. Chair of Ohio’s IT
- [Dan Poston](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dan-poston/)
- [Manish Bhandari](https://www.qca.com/team-members/manish-bhandari/)
- [Tom Cooney](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tom-cooney/)
- [Vince Kinman](https://www.qca.com/team-members/vince-kinman/)
- [Cleo Jones](https://www.qca.com/team-members/cleo-jones/)
- [Thomas Quinn](https://www.qca.com/team-members/thomas-quinn/)
- [Stefan Antonsson](https://www.qca.com/team-members/stefan-antonsson/)
- [Richard Seal](https://www.qca.com/team-members/richard-seal/)
- [Kathleen Jividen](https://www.qca.com/team-members/kathleen-jividen/)
- [Jamal Daoud](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jamal-doud/)
- [Deb Russell](https://www.qca.com/team-members/deb-russell/)
- [Robert Frey](https://www.qca.com/team-members/robert-frey/)
- [Carol Seamons](https://www.qca.com/team-members/carol-seamons/)
- [Ted Capossela](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ted-capossela/)
- [Elaine Gillespie](https://www.qca.com/team-members/elaine-gillespie/)
- [Tamra Rushing](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tamra-rushing/)
- [Ryan Scheidler](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ryan-scheidler/)
- [Jim Crosset](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jim-crosset/)
- [Brad East](https://www.qca.com/team-members/brad-east/)
- [Gary Cofer](https://www.qca.com/team-members/gary-cofer/)
- [Joe Trebbien](https://www.qca.com/team-members/joe-trebbien/)
- [Michelle Gibbs](https://www.qca.com/team-members/michelle-gibbs/)
- [Eva Lutz](https://www.qca.com/team-members/eva-lutz/)
- [John Schneider](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-schneider/)
- [John Ataman](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-ataman/)
- [Nancy Aichholz](https://www.qca.com/team-members/nancy-aichholz/)
- [Jason Love](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jason-love/)
- [Tricia Collins](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tricia-collins/)
- [Karen Van Wagenen](https://www.qca.com/team-members/karen-van-wagenen/)
- [Kevin Martin](https://www.qca.com/team-members/kevin-martin/)
- [Scott Jacobs](https://www.qca.com/team-members/scott-jacobs/) - In his role as ED, Scott promotes assistance and resources for entrepreneurs and startups. He manages educational programming and entrepreneurial assistance programs with QCA’s Marquis Sponsor and Partner, HCDC’s Business Incubator. Scott reviews applications for funding from companies seeking investment and provides feedback to entrepreneurs pursuing engagement from angel members and QCA. Scott also connects
- [Drew Light](https://www.qca.com/team-members/drew-light/)
- [Jay Finke](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jay-finke/)
- [Bill Bartholomew](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bill-bartholomew/)
- [Walt Tracy](https://www.qca.com/team-members/walt-tracy/)
- [Jack Ridge](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jack-ridge/)
- [Wayne Fisher](https://www.qca.com/team-members/wayne-fisher/)
- [Angela Crawford](https://www.qca.com/team-members/angela-crawford/)
- [Stephen Burke](https://www.qca.com/team-members/stephen-burke/)
- [Stephanie Purdy](https://www.qca.com/team-members/stephanie-purdy/)
- [Ryan Carroll](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ryan-carroll/)
- [Sean Lawless](https://www.qca.com/team-members/sean-lawless/)
- [Jay Klosterman](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jay-klosterman/)
- [John Moses](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-moses/)
- [Woody Keown](https://www.qca.com/team-members/woody-keown/)
- [John Ward](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-ward-2/)
- [Terry Wright](https://www.qca.com/team-members/terry-wright/)
- [Mark Stall](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mark-stall/)
- [Blayne Smith](https://www.qca.com/team-members/blayne-smith/)
- [Tony Saldanha](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tony-saldanha/)
- [Robin Rich](https://www.qca.com/team-members/robin-rich/)
- [Sophie Lake](https://www.qca.com/team-members/sophie-lake/)
- [Jack Kraeutler](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jack-kraeutler/)
- [Chip Kelly](https://www.qca.com/team-members/chip-kelly/)
- [Bob Hesselgesser](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bob-hesselgesser/)
- [Paul Hamerly](https://www.qca.com/team-members/paul-hamerly/)
- [Mike Garry](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mike-garry/)
- [Mike Dipaola](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mike-dipaola/)
- [Steve Zorko](https://www.qca.com/team-members/steve-zorko/)
- [Alex Yastrebenetsky](https://www.qca.com/team-members/alex-yastrebenetsky/)
- [Jack Wyant](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jack-wyant/)
- [Jake Whitman](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jake-whitman/)
- [Cara Whitehill](https://www.qca.com/team-members/cara-whitehill/)
- [Ian Van Handel](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ian-van-handel/)
- [Bill Tucker](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bill-tucker/)
- [John Trebbien](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-trebbien/)
- [Zack Storer](https://www.qca.com/team-members/zack-storer/)
- [Alan Roth](https://www.qca.com/team-members/alan-roth/)
- [Joe Rhodenbaugh](https://www.qca.com/team-members/joe-rhodenbaugh/)
- [Kevin Rettig](https://www.qca.com/team-members/kevin-rettig/)
- [Rajan Raghavan](https://www.qca.com/team-members/rajan-raghavan/)
- [Mark Peterson](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mark-peterson/)
- [Malott Nyhart](https://www.qca.com/team-members/malott-nyhart/)
- [Dave Myers](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dave-myers/)
- [Julie Murphy](https://www.qca.com/team-members/julie-murphy/)
- [Daniel Murphy](https://www.qca.com/team-members/daniel-murphy/)
- [Todd Motto](https://www.qca.com/team-members/todd-motto/)
- [Katy Mooney](https://www.qca.com/team-members/katy-mooney/)
- [Ann Mooney](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ann-mooney/)
- [Melissa Monich](https://www.qca.com/team-members/melissa-monich/)
- [Scott Mindrum](https://www.qca.com/team-members/scott-mindrum/)
- [Don McKee](https://www.qca.com/team-members/don-mckee/)
- [Nancy McCarthy](https://www.qca.com/team-members/nancy-mccarthy/)
- [Chad Mattix](https://www.qca.com/team-members/chad-mattix/)
- [Kevin Martin](https://www.qca.com/team-members/kevin-martin-2/)
- [Geoffrey Marshall](https://www.qca.com/team-members/geoffrey-marshall/)
- [Rachel Loftspring](https://www.qca.com/team-members/rachel-loftspring/)
- [Todd Levy](https://www.qca.com/team-members/todd-levy/)
- [Neill Lane](https://www.qca.com/team-members/neill-lane/)
- [Stefan Kyntchev](https://www.qca.com/team-members/stefan-kyntchev/)
- [Kush Kotecha](https://www.qca.com/team-members/kush-kotecha/)
- [Ruth Klette](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ruth-klette/)
- [Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney](https://www.qca.com/team-members/jan-michele-lemon-kearney/)
- [Bill Ivers, Sr.](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bill-ivers-sr/)
- [Megan Hymore](https://www.qca.com/team-members/megan-hymore/)
- [Sandra Hughes](https://www.qca.com/team-members/sandra-hughes/)
- [Tim Holcomb](https://www.qca.com/team-members/tim-holcomb/)
- [Dennis Hirotsu](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dennis-hirotsu/)
- [Joe Heller](https://www.qca.com/team-members/joe-heller/)
- [Ron Heineman](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ron-heineman/)
- [John Heekin](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-heekin/)
- [Bill Haman](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bill-haman/)
- [Mike Halloran](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mike-halloran/)
- [Rich Grant](https://www.qca.com/team-members/rich-grant/)
- [Murat Genc](https://www.qca.com/team-members/murat-genc/)
- [Dan Geeding](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dan-geeding/)
- [Paul Gaitan](https://www.qca.com/team-members/paul-gaitan/)
- [Drew Forte](https://www.qca.com/team-members/drew-forte/)
- [Greg Foote](https://www.qca.com/team-members/greg-foote/)
- [Andrea Flora](https://www.qca.com/team-members/andrea-flora/)
- [Molly Fender](https://www.qca.com/team-members/molly-fender/)
- [Pete Effler](https://www.qca.com/team-members/pete-effler/)
- [John Dye](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-dye/)
- [Bradley Drury](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bradley-drury/)
- [Bob Dorsey](https://www.qca.com/team-members/bob-dorsey/)
- [Mark Dawes](https://www.qca.com/team-members/mark-dawes/)
- [DeWitt Cook](https://www.qca.com/team-members/dewitt-cook/)
- [Ross Bushman](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ross-bushman/)
- [John Bruck](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-bruck/)
- [Chris Bennett](https://www.qca.com/team-members/chris-bennett/)
- [Gary Bayliff](https://www.qca.com/team-members/gary-bayliff/)
- [Ron Bates](https://www.qca.com/team-members/ron-bates/)
- [Sue Bevan Baggott](https://www.qca.com/team-members/sue-bevan-baggott/)
- [Scott Avera](https://www.qca.com/team-members/scott-avera/)
- [John Ward](https://www.qca.com/team-members/john-ward/)

## Categories

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## Event types

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## Groups

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