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Refinery Ventures

Refinery Ventures

Cincinnati, Ohiorefinery.com

Overview

Refinery is a venture capital firm that invests in tech startup companies on a trajectory towards Series A funding. The firm works with tech startup companies in emerging venture markets; providing the mentorship, resources, and venture capital support they need to build a successful business.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

20

Investments

Refinery Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Folio Photonics Inc.Jun 2026Series ACo-investor
KernelOct 2025Series ACo-investor
FoodHealth CompanyMay 2025Series ACo-investor
Redi HealthFeb 2024Series BCo-investor
Redi.HealthFeb 2024Series BCo-investor

Key People

Tim Schigel

Managing Partner

Dale Fuller

Venture Partner Advisor

Kristina Daiker

Venture Partner

Mike Palackdharry

Venture Partner

Peter Schmidt

Principal

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCincinnati, Ohio
Year Founded2017

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