Innovation Works

Established in 1999, Innovation Works is a prominent investor in Southwestern Pennsylvania's technology sector. It provides capital and resources to early-stage companies with high growth potential and significant regional impact, particularly focusing on robotics, AI, medical devices, retail technologies, and enterprise software.

Sophie Burkholder

Investment Associate

Kevin Dowling Ph.D

Managing Director of Robotics Factory and Hardware

Peter Erin

Senior Associate

Afshan Khan

Investor

Jeffrey McDaniel

Investor

Ven Raju

Investor

Aaron Tainter

Investor

Steven Welles

Managing Director of Software

Jim Wrubel

Investor

Past deals in Organic Food

PittMoss

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 1994, PittMoss manufactures peat-free potting mixtures using recycled paper fibers. Its primary products are PittMoss and PittMoss Prime, serving commercial greenhouse growers, nurseries, and home gardeners in the United States.

Ecotone Renewables

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Ecotone Renewables develops sustainable solutions for food waste management. Their flagship product, 'Seahorse', converts organic waste into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertilizer through anaerobic digestion, aiming to close the food loop.

DisSolves

Convertible Note in 2023
DisSolves Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in the development and manufacture of dissolvable packaging materials for the food industry. Founded in 2016, DisSolves creates innovative, edible packaging made from natural and plant-based ingredients, specifically designed for single servings of drink mixes such as protein powder and flavor enhancers. Their flagship product, a pod, replaces traditional non-recyclable packaging with a more convenient, environmentally friendly option. DisSolves is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable and vegan materials such as seaweed and polysaccharides to ensure their packaging is both degradable and safe for consumption. The company aims to enhance consumer convenience while promoting health and environmental responsibility, addressing the growing demand for efficient and eco-friendly food packaging solutions.

DisSolves

Seed Round in 2022
DisSolves Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in the development and manufacture of dissolvable packaging materials for the food industry. Founded in 2016, DisSolves creates innovative, edible packaging made from natural and plant-based ingredients, specifically designed for single servings of drink mixes such as protein powder and flavor enhancers. Their flagship product, a pod, replaces traditional non-recyclable packaging with a more convenient, environmentally friendly option. DisSolves is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable and vegan materials such as seaweed and polysaccharides to ensure their packaging is both degradable and safe for consumption. The company aims to enhance consumer convenience while promoting health and environmental responsibility, addressing the growing demand for efficient and eco-friendly food packaging solutions.

Ahemet Antidotes

Seed Round in 2020
Ahemet Antidotes is a biotechnology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2020. The company focuses on developing organic biologic treatments for livestock, aimed at reducing antibiotic resistance. Its innovative solutions are designed to prevent and treat diseases such as mastitis and pink-eye, addressing critical health issues in animals while promoting sustainable practices in agriculture. By replacing synthetic antibiotics with organic alternatives, Ahemet Antidotes seeks to enhance animal welfare and contribute to the overall health of livestock.

PittMoss

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 1994, PittMoss manufactures peat-free potting mixtures using recycled paper fibers. Its primary products are PittMoss and PittMoss Prime, serving commercial greenhouse growers, nurseries, and home gardeners in the United States.

PittMoss

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 1994, PittMoss manufactures peat-free potting mixtures using recycled paper fibers. Its primary products are PittMoss and PittMoss Prime, serving commercial greenhouse growers, nurseries, and home gardeners in the United States.

PittMoss

Series B in 2019
Founded in 1994, PittMoss manufactures peat-free potting mixtures using recycled paper fibers. Its primary products are PittMoss and PittMoss Prime, serving commercial greenhouse growers, nurseries, and home gardeners in the United States.

DisSolves

Seed Round in 2019
DisSolves Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in the development and manufacture of dissolvable packaging materials for the food industry. Founded in 2016, DisSolves creates innovative, edible packaging made from natural and plant-based ingredients, specifically designed for single servings of drink mixes such as protein powder and flavor enhancers. Their flagship product, a pod, replaces traditional non-recyclable packaging with a more convenient, environmentally friendly option. DisSolves is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable and vegan materials such as seaweed and polysaccharides to ensure their packaging is both degradable and safe for consumption. The company aims to enhance consumer convenience while promoting health and environmental responsibility, addressing the growing demand for efficient and eco-friendly food packaging solutions.

PittMoss

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 1994, PittMoss manufactures peat-free potting mixtures using recycled paper fibers. Its primary products are PittMoss and PittMoss Prime, serving commercial greenhouse growers, nurseries, and home gardeners in the United States.

PittMoss

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 1994, PittMoss manufactures peat-free potting mixtures using recycled paper fibers. Its primary products are PittMoss and PittMoss Prime, serving commercial greenhouse growers, nurseries, and home gardeners in the United States.

PittMoss

Convertible Note in 2017
Founded in 1994, PittMoss manufactures peat-free potting mixtures using recycled paper fibers. Its primary products are PittMoss and PittMoss Prime, serving commercial greenhouse growers, nurseries, and home gardeners in the United States.

PittMoss

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 1994, PittMoss manufactures peat-free potting mixtures using recycled paper fibers. Its primary products are PittMoss and PittMoss Prime, serving commercial greenhouse growers, nurseries, and home gardeners in the United States.
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