Queen City Angels
Queen City Angels (QCA) is a Cincinnati-based angel investor group that provides early-stage equity capital, mentoring, deal syndication and operational support to startups. QCA operates member-managed pooled "First Funds," runs recurring founder and investor education programs (Entrepreneur Boot Camp, Morning Mentoring, eKickStart, Startup College) and runs the Ascent membership program to lower the entry threshold for new investors. The group emphasizes active member counsel, pro-bono mentoring and regional ecosystem partnerships to support company growth and exits.
Queen City Angels
Services
Angel investments and fund management
Direct early-stage equity investments through individual member commitments and pooled First Fund vehicles. Acts as lead investor for some deals and coordinates syndication with partner investors.
Mentoring and board-level support
QCA members provide hands-on mentoring, board participation and advisory support on strategy, fundraising, go-to-market and operations.
Due diligence and investment screening
Structured pitch review and diligence processes carried out by member teams to assess investment readiness and terms prior to committing capital.
Education and training for entrepreneurs and investors
Recurring educational programs and workshops for founders (two-day Entrepreneur Boot Camp and related clinics) and training for prospective and current angel investors.
Deal syndication and network access
Coordinates co-investments and syndication with other angel groups, venture funds and regional partners to scale financing rounds and provide follow-on capital introductions.
Corporate, legal and sponsor relationships
Facilitates introductions between portfolio companies and corporate partners, legal sponsors and service providers to support business development, pilots and transactional needs.
Angel investments and fund management
Direct early-stage equity investments through individual member commitments and pooled First Fund vehicles. Acts as lead investor for some deals and coordinates syndication with partner investors.
Mentoring and board-level support
QCA members provide hands-on mentoring, board participation and advisory support on strategy, fundraising, go-to-market and operations.
Due diligence and investment screening
Structured pitch review and diligence processes carried out by member teams to assess investment readiness and terms prior to committing capital.
Education and training for entrepreneurs and investors
Recurring educational programs and workshops for founders (two-day Entrepreneur Boot Camp and related clinics) and training for prospective and current angel investors.
Deal syndication and network access
Coordinates co-investments and syndication with other angel groups, venture funds and regional partners to scale financing rounds and provide follow-on capital introductions.
Corporate, legal and sponsor relationships
Facilitates introductions between portfolio companies and corporate partners, legal sponsors and service providers to support business development, pilots and transactional needs.
Portfolio
QCA led a 2017 round (First Fund V and member sidecar investments); acquired by Exiger (announcement Aug 30, 2022).
#Supply chain SaaS / supply chain visibility
Announced definitive agreement to be acquired by Teleflex for $170M upfront plus up to $130M in milestone payments (Aug 2022); QCA was an early investor.
#Medical devices / surgical devices
Genesight pharmacogenomic test cited as an early notable investment associated with QCA involvement.
#Life sciences / diagnostics
QCA closed an investment to support expansion of immersive sports video technologies.
#Computer vision / sports broadcasting technology (SaaS/hardware)
QCA led a $1.2M seed round; company deployed product nationwide.
#Fintech / peer-to-peer lending
QCA members participated in equity and debt rounds; QCA holds a board seat and equity position.
#Clean energy / solar mounting systems
QCA led a 2017 round (First Fund V and member sidecar investments); acquired by Exiger (announcement Aug 30, 2022).
#Supply chain SaaS / supply chain visibility
Announced definitive agreement to be acquired by Teleflex for $170M upfront plus up to $130M in milestone payments (Aug 2022); QCA was an early investor.
#Medical devices / surgical devices
Genesight pharmacogenomic test cited as an early notable investment associated with QCA involvement.
#Life sciences / diagnostics
QCA closed an investment to support expansion of immersive sports video technologies.
#Computer vision / sports broadcasting technology (SaaS/hardware)
QCA led a $1.2M seed round; company deployed product nationwide.
#Fintech / peer-to-peer lending
QCA members participated in equity and debt rounds; QCA holds a board seat and equity position.
#Clean energy / solar mounting systems