1) Innovation Works
Innovation Works puts money, business knowledge, and other resources into companies that are most likely to help the regional economy.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 1999
- Founders: Lisa Greenleaf
- Industries: Music, Media, Software, SaaS, Information Technologies, HealthTech, Electronics, Robotics, Energy, Consumer Goods, Biotech, Medical Devices
- Number of investments: 512
- Number of exits: 34
You can find their website here.
2) AlphaLab
AlphaLab is a software accelerator in Pittsburgh, PA, that is ranked among the best in the country. They help young tech companies figure out quickly the best way to build and grow.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2008
- Founders: Jim Jen
- Industries: Technology, Software, Gaming, Mobile, Consumer Internet
- Number of investments: 104
- Number of exits: 7
You can find their website here.
3) Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse is an investment firm that is known all over the world for helping local entrepreneurs.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2001
- Industries: Life Sciences, HealthTech
- Number of investments: 52
- Number of exits: 5
You can find their website here.
4) AlphaLab Gear
AlphaLab Gear is a startup accelerator for hardware and robotics companies that gives them money, mentorship, and connections.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Josh McElhattan
- Industries: Hardware
- Number of investments: 13
- Funding amount: $25,000
- Number of exits: 2
- Equity Taken: 5%
You can find their website here.
5) SteelBridge Laboratories
SteelBridge Laboratories is a place where new ideas for technology can grow.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: James Haluszczak, Luis Burgos, Tim Haluszczak, Todd Haring
- Industries: Software, Technology
- Number of investments: 11
- Number of exits: 1
You can find their website here.
6) Coal Hill Ventures
Coal Hill Ventures invests in ambitious deep tech companies to help speed up changes in the industry.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Christopher Moehle
- Industries: Information Technology, SaaS, Infrastructure, AI
- Number of investments: 03
You can find their website here.
7) Ascender
Ascender is a thriving group of innovators who help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses by providing free educational programming, mentorship, expert coaching, incubation, and a coworking space.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2012
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
You can find their website here.
8) Vibrant Pittsburgh Connection Accelerator
Vibrant Pittsburgh is an organisation for economic development that was set up by the region's leaders. Its goal is to increase the diversity of the region's workforce by attracting, keeping, promoting, and educating people from all walks of life.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Energy, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Information Technology, Communications
You can find their website here.
9) Alphalab Gear - Hardware Cup
The AlphaLab Gear Hardware Cup is a pitch competition for hardware companies that are still in their early stages.
Details of the startup:
You can find their website here.