Also, I know I met someone who was a VC at an event last year, but I lost his business card :( He probably worked for one of these groups: http://www.libraries.uc.edu/research/subject_resources/busin... - they would likely know of any funded startups in the area.
[edit] I wouldn't be surprised if some of the local 2600 guys read HN occasionally: http://cinci2600.com/
Also, I know I met someone who was a VC at an event last year, but I lost his business card :( He probably worked for one of these groups: http://www.libraries.uc.edu/research/subject_resources/busin... - they would likely know of any funded startups in the area.
[edit] I wouldn't be surprised if some of the local 2600 guys read HN occasionally: http://cinci2600.com/