Refinery Ventures
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.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomer | Jul 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Torch | Mar 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Treasure Financial | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Fooji | Apr 2017 | Series A | Lead |
| Folio Photonics Inc. | Jun 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
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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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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Refinery Ventures based?
Refinery Ventures is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
When was Refinery Ventures founded?
Refinery Ventures was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does Refinery Ventures have?
Refinery Ventures has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Refinery Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Astronomer, Torch, Treasure Financial, Fooji, Folio Photonics Inc..
What was Refinery Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Refinery Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Folio Photonics Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Refinery Ventures focus on?
Refinery Ventures focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Refinery Ventures focus on?
Refinery Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Refinery Ventures's AUM?
Refinery Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.