QCA Ventures
Cincinnati-rooted early-stage investor network formerly Queen City Angels (founded 2000); rebranded to QCA Ventures in February 2026. 219+ accredited members across 25 states; public materials cite $130M+ direct investment into 123+ companies. Focus: life sciences, B2B SaaS, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing.
Typical check size
$1M-$10M (stage-based estimate)
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
AUM
$130M+ direct invested (firm claim)
Rounds they lead
Seed
Series A
Rounds they invest
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
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FAQs about QCA Ventures
Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.
Queen City Angels — rebranded February 2026.
Cincinnati, Ohio roots with national member footprint across 25 states.
Early-stage / angel-to-venture funds across multiple vehicles.
Life sciences, IT (B2B SaaS), advanced materials, and advanced manufacturing.
Firm PR: $130M+ direct invested; $1B+ total capital into portfolio including co-investors and venture debt.
Through qca.com entrepreneur pathways.
Yes — materials cite ~50,000 pro-bono mentor hours/year.
Often organizes/leads early rounds via member capital and funds; confirm per deal.