Innovation Works

Innovation Works is a venture capital firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 1999. With over 20 years of experience, it has become a key player in Southwestern Pennsylvania's technology economy, focusing on investing in high-potential companies that can significantly impact the regional economy. As the largest investor in seed-stage companies in the region, Innovation Works supports a diverse range of sectors, including robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices, retail technologies, and enterprise software. In addition to financial investment, the firm offers business expertise and resources to help manufacturers adopt new technologies, further fostering innovation and growth within the local economy.

Sophie Burkholder

Investment Associate

Peter Erin

Senior Investment Associate

Aaron Tainter

Director of Accelerator Programs

Steven Welles

Managing Director of Software

Past deals in AgTech

Leaficient

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Leaficient creates energy-saving technologies for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).

Leaficient

Seed Round in 2023
Leaficient creates energy-saving technologies for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).

Farm Jenny

Seed Round in 2020
Farm Jenny LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Mars, Pennsylvania, specializes in agricultural technology aimed at enhancing animal health and productivity for small to mid-sized farms. The company develops wearable technology and sensor-based equipment that enables farmers to monitor the health and behavior of their livestock. By providing behavior-tracking wearables and strategically placed sensors throughout the farm, Farm Jenny's products leverage machine learning and predictive analytics to deliver real-time alerts and recommendations to users' smartphones. This innovative approach helps farmers identify health issues early and make informed decisions, ultimately improving animal welfare and operational efficiency.

Ahemet Antidotes

Seed Round in 2020
Ahemet Antidotes is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2020 that focuses on developing organic biologic treatments to combat antibiotic resistance in animals. The company's innovative approach aims to create organic livestock antibiotics that can effectively replace synthetic alternatives. Ahemet Antidotes' treatments specifically target the prevention and management of diseases such as mastitis and pink-eye, contributing to healthier livestock and improved animal welfare.

Farm Jenny

Seed Round in 2019
Farm Jenny LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Mars, Pennsylvania, specializes in agricultural technology aimed at enhancing animal health and productivity for small to mid-sized farms. The company develops wearable technology and sensor-based equipment that enables farmers to monitor the health and behavior of their livestock. By providing behavior-tracking wearables and strategically placed sensors throughout the farm, Farm Jenny's products leverage machine learning and predictive analytics to deliver real-time alerts and recommendations to users' smartphones. This innovative approach helps farmers identify health issues early and make informed decisions, ultimately improving animal welfare and operational efficiency.

Panacea.Ag

Seed Round in 2019
Panacea.Ag is a technology company dedicated to developing sustainable food ecosystems that empower local farmers through greenhouse automation and advanced technological solutions. By integrating various technologies, including blockchain, machine learning, and intelligent market analytics, Panacea.Ag creates efficient and resilient systems for local food production. The company focuses on optimizing daily farming operations, monitoring for pests, and ensuring compliance through a decentralized data ledger. Its mission is to foster healthy and prosperous communities by promoting decentralized and nutrient-dense food production. The company's offerings include an intuitive cloud platform and mobile applications designed to support farmers in achieving food security and sustainability.

Panacea.Ag

Seed Round in 2018
Panacea.Ag is a technology company dedicated to developing sustainable food ecosystems that empower local farmers through greenhouse automation and advanced technological solutions. By integrating various technologies, including blockchain, machine learning, and intelligent market analytics, Panacea.Ag creates efficient and resilient systems for local food production. The company focuses on optimizing daily farming operations, monitoring for pests, and ensuring compliance through a decentralized data ledger. Its mission is to foster healthy and prosperous communities by promoting decentralized and nutrient-dense food production. The company's offerings include an intuitive cloud platform and mobile applications designed to support farmers in achieving food security and sustainability.

Farm Jenny

Seed Round in 2018
Farm Jenny LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Mars, Pennsylvania, specializes in agricultural technology aimed at enhancing animal health and productivity for small to mid-sized farms. The company develops wearable technology and sensor-based equipment that enables farmers to monitor the health and behavior of their livestock. By providing behavior-tracking wearables and strategically placed sensors throughout the farm, Farm Jenny's products leverage machine learning and predictive analytics to deliver real-time alerts and recommendations to users' smartphones. This innovative approach helps farmers identify health issues early and make informed decisions, ultimately improving animal welfare and operational efficiency.
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