Investment Analyst

Cintrifuse Overview

Cintrifuse is dedicated to making Cincinnati the best place in the Midwest to launch and scale a high-growth startup. Through founder-focused programming, strategic connections, venture capital investment, and ecosystem-building initiatives, we help entrepreneurs access the resources they need to grow.

At Cintrifuse Capital, we’re helping to drive big outcomes for the Cincinnati region through both our fund of funds and direct investment strategy, the tailored support we provide our portfolio companies, and through our investments in venture funds around the country. We provide Cincinnati startups with unparalleled access to capital and talent, and drive venture dollars and innovation from around the country into our backyard.

Through its SEC-registered investment advisor, Cintrifuse Fund Management, LLC, (dba Cintrifuse Capital), Cintrifuse Capital has over $150 million of assets under management. In Funds I & II, we focused on investment in some of the country’s and region’s leading venture funds. Through Fund III, we are continuing to invest in top venture capital funds, but we also have expanded our focus to include direct investment into Cincinnati-area startups.

The Role

The Analyst plays a critical role in Cintrifuse Capital’s investment strategy and Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem, working across both sides of how we invest: backing venture funds nationally and investing directly in startups in the Cincinnati region.

This person will source and evaluate high-potential startups and funds, handling the research and memo-writing that drives our diligence and informs the team’s investment decisions. After we invest, they’ll serve as a resource to portfolio companies as needed and work alongside the broader Cintrifuse team to grow Cincinnati’s high-growth startup ecosystem.

It’s an ideal fit for someone who wants to work with a team that’s passionate about venture capital, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Diligence & Execution

• Support Cintrifuse Capital senior leadership on diligence of both venture funds and high-growth technology startups.
• Analyze business models, financials, market opportunities, and competitive landscapes.
• Assess and track performance of funds in our investment pipeline (TVPI, DPI, IRR) and conduct research on fund managers.
• Prepare and present investment memos to the Cintrifuse Capital team.

2. Deal Flow & Ecosystem Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with founders, venture investors, and key subject matter experts.
• Bring companies into our investment pipeline and capital programs (e.g., Venture Velocity Program, Emerging Founder Residency), and participate in the company selection process
• Proactively engage with the local startup ecosystem through events and networking to drive deal flow.

3. Portfolio Company Support

• Serve as a resource to portfolio companies, offering support on operational challenges and being a key thought partner around early-stage venture building and fundraising.
• Work with the Operations & Analytics Analyst to monitor portfolio performance and provide insights to the team.

4. Investor Relations

• Assist with portfolio updates and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide insight for quarterly LP reports and annual meeting presentations.

5. Organizational Support

• Support the team on organization-wide priorities
• Collaborate with the entire organization to ideate on and deliver best-in-class programs that enhance Cincinnati’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Help with Cintrifuse programming, including Startup Cincy Week, and take on other projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or finance-related discipline.
• 1+ years of work experience in venture capital or a venture-backed technology startup (a college venture fund or VC internships also qualify) Familiarity with software development, product management, or a relevant technical domain.
• Strong financial modeling and analysis skills.
• Proven ability to evaluate emerging technologies and business models.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• High degree of initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adept at leveraging AI tools.

What Will Set You Apart

• Prior experience conducting end-to-end diligence and executing venture investments.
• Passion for supporting regional startup ecosystems and driving local innovation.
• Comfort networking and representing our organization in front of founders and partners.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, Cincinnati-based position that requires occasional travel. Salary is based on experience, with performance bonus potential. Benefits include full health benefits, HSA/FSA, a wellness program, 401(k) match, parental leave, and PTO. You’ll work in a collaborative, dog-friendly, casual co-working space at Union Hall, with access to all Cintrifuse and Union Hall events.

Regulatory Note

The Investment Analyst will be considered an access person for Cintrifuse Capital. As an SEC registered investment adviser, all access persons of Cintrifuse Capital are required to comply with the rules and regulations of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and report on the firm’s code of ethics.

Cintrifuse is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We encourage applicants from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups who could bring diverse perspectives to our mission.