Astronomer, a Cincinnati-based company specializing in scalable big data integration, has secured $1.9 million in seed funding led by CincyTech, with contributions from various investors, including AngelPad and 500 Startups. The company's cloud-based platform addresses the growing need for efficient data management by enabling seamless, secure, real-time connections between any data sources and databases, thereby enhancing business intelligence capabilities for organizations. Founded by experienced tech entrepreneurs and employing a team of 20, Astronomer aims to capitalize on the increasing complexity of data handling as data sources multiply. The investment will help the company expand its platform and attract top-tier data science and engineering talent. With clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local enterprises, Astronomer is positioned to become a leading data platform, bolstered by its practical approach to solving real customer needs.