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

Kevin Dowling

Managing Director of Robotics Factory and Hardware

Peter Erin

Senior Investment Associate

Rich Luak

CEO

Jeffrey McDaniel

Investor

Megan Kahn Shaw

Managing Director, Life Sciences

Past deals in Wearables

Gus Gear

Seed Round in 2022
Gus Gear offers medical devices intended to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Its flagship product, the Central Line Vest, prevents damage, breakage, and accidental removal of central catheters, keeping patients out of the hospital, so they can live their lives to the fullest, even while receiving treatment.

TouchWood Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Touchwood Labs is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. Touchwood’s proprietary invisible displays magically come to life through the surfaces of our furniture and surroundings. By merging the capabilities of this hardware platform with mindful design, Touchwood Labs is developing an ecosystem of products to build healthier relationships with technology.

Equa Health

Seed Round in 2021
Equa Health is a smartphone meditation technology application. The mobile application runs as a mindfulness coach.

TouchWood Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Touchwood Labs is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. Touchwood’s proprietary invisible displays magically come to life through the surfaces of our furniture and surroundings. By merging the capabilities of this hardware platform with mindful design, Touchwood Labs is developing an ecosystem of products to build healthier relationships with technology.

Mamalux

Seed Round in 2021
Mamalux provides leakproof sleepwear for breastfeeding moms.

Apollo Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2021
Apollo Neuroscience, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that specializes in manufacturing a wearable wellness device designed to aid recovery from chronic stress through gentle vibrations. The device is complemented by an application that leverages neuroscience and machine learning to enhance heart rate variability, assisting users in various activities such as waking up, focusing, unwinding, and improving parasympathetic nervous system function. Founded in 2016, Apollo's products are marketed online and are intended to promote overall wellness rather than treat psychiatric disorders. The company emphasizes that its offerings are not substitutes for professional medical care.

Circadiance

Seed Round in 2021
Circadiance creates and markets high-performance respiratory products to give people the freedom to sleep and breathe in comfort. Our designs have already revolutionized the future of positive airway pressure (PAP), and we’re continuing to develop new ways to help our customers. We understand the problem with every other respiratory therapy mask out there—they’re hard, they’re plastic, they’re uncomfortable, and they don’t work all that well. Even when they do achieve a seal, they cause pressure sores and limit sleeping positions. And if you won’t wear your mask, it won’t work.

Gus Gear

Seed Round in 2021
Gus Gear offers medical devices intended to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Its flagship product, the Central Line Vest, prevents damage, breakage, and accidental removal of central catheters, keeping patients out of the hospital, so they can live their lives to the fullest, even while receiving treatment.

SovaSage

Seed Round in 2021
Developer a digital healthcare platform intended to come up with the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea patients and other chronic conditions. The company's platform leverages mobile smartphones, machine learning and patent-pending computer vision technologies to streamline and enhance the treatment for sleep apnea problems, enabling patients to self-manage their disease more than what is possible with the current labor-intensive process.

Xogo

Seed Round in 2020
Bansen Labs LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing adaptive technology to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The company's flagship product, Xogo, is a customizable adapter that enables users to connect various assistive devices to consumer technology, including game consoles. Xogo supports multiple input types, such as USB, Bluetooth, and 3.5mm jacks, allowing users to integrate standard game controllers and assistive technology in ways that best suit their needs. This flexibility helps individuals with disabilities engage with technology more effectively, whether for gaming or other applications, by overcoming compatibility barriers and promoting a more inclusive user experience.

SwifTAG Systems

Seed Round in 2020
SwifTAG Systems concepts and products were conceived by active researchers in the medical field who recognized the dramatic inefficiencies of existing small animal management systems and processes. Their mission is to bring high technology and medical research together to drive down costs and increase the time researchers spend doing actual research. They envision laboratories where animal management systems are functional, low maintenance, efficient, and as easy to use as a well-designed smartphone app. They want to see researchers focusing on medical breakthroughs, not on mindless small animal logistics. Their product lines include small animal tags, handheld and tabletop readers, cage and rack readers, whole laboratory management systems, and support software.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2020
HiberSense, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2015, that specializes in smart HVAC control solutions. It provides a network of smart thermostats and components, including Hiber Sensors to monitor occupancy, temperature, humidity, light, and indoor air quality, along with Hiber Vents, which adjust airflow to individual rooms, and Hiber Hub, which manages the HVAC unit. The system is designed to enhance comfort and energy efficiency, utilizing machine learning algorithms to optimize heating and cooling based on real-time data and occupancy patterns. This approach allows users to achieve energy savings of up to 40% by minimizing energy use in unoccupied spaces. HiberSense also offers services tailored for multi-family properties, enhancing tenant satisfaction and retention while providing insights into building thermal dynamics to drive profitability.

EKTO VR

Seed Round in 2020
EKTO VR, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing innovative mobility solutions for virtual reality (VR) environments. The company's flagship product, Traverse, is a motorized wearable device designed to enhance locomotion in VR by simulating the sensation of walking. It features wearable robotic boots equipped with rotating plates that adjust to the user's walking direction and wheels that assist in leg movement. This technology allows users to remain stationary while engaging in immersive VR experiences, thereby reducing the risk of motion sickness commonly associated with VR gaming. EKTO VR aims to create a more engaging and comfortable experience for users in virtual environments.

ARIN Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
ARIN Technologies, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based startup established in 2015 that specializes in high accuracy indoor positioning systems. The company's technology aims to enhance productivity and safety within indoor work environments by accurately determining the location of tags inside buildings. ARIN Technologies offers a dual-system product that includes hardware and software components. The hardware is known as SpotRightTM, while the software operates on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model and is referred to as SpotLightTM. Through its innovative solutions, ARIN Technologies provides location-based services that facilitate improved business processes.

TouchWood Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Touchwood Labs is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. Touchwood’s proprietary invisible displays magically come to life through the surfaces of our furniture and surroundings. By merging the capabilities of this hardware platform with mindful design, Touchwood Labs is developing an ecosystem of products to build healthier relationships with technology.

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.

VIT Initiative, Inc.

Seed Round in 2020
VIT Initiative, Inc. is a health and safety company based in San Francisco, California, that develops a cloud-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) platform aimed at reducing operational risks and promoting employee health. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on utilizing smart technology to provide real-time coaching and collect data on leading indicators of workplace injuries. This approach helps businesses mitigate risks, enhance operational efficiency, and improve safety compliance, ultimately leading to reduced cycle times and lower injury-related costs. Additionally, VIT Initiative offers automated COVID-19 symptom tracking, further supporting workplace health initiatives. Their products are designed to identify patterns and behaviors that may lead to health problems, allowing for proactive intervention before complications arise.

Connect Wolf

Seed Round in 2020
Connect Wolf, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing wearable devices for tracking individuals, including babies, children, and adults. The company's innovative modular wearable provides real-time location and heart rate information, eliminating the need for additional devices to connect via Bluetooth or WiFi. This technology aims to give caregivers peace of mind by allowing them to monitor the well-being of their loved ones, whether in a nursery, senior center, or healthcare facility. Additionally, Connect Wolf offers family tracking options for use in various public venues such as amusement parks and zoos, catering to the needs of parents seeking reassurance about their children's safety. The company also develops an accompanying application to enhance the tracking experience and facilitate monitoring activities.

Gus Gear

Seed Round in 2020
Gus Gear offers medical devices intended to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Its flagship product, the Central Line Vest, prevents damage, breakage, and accidental removal of central catheters, keeping patients out of the hospital, so they can live their lives to the fullest, even while receiving treatment.

Sparkwear

Seed Round in 2020
Sparkwear, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative wearable devices for event management. Founded in 2019, Sparkwear's flagship product, Aura Sparks, is a Bluetooth-enabled light-emitting bracelet that helps event attendees connect with others who share similar interests. The bracelets change color and vibrate in sync with those of nearby users, facilitating interpersonal interaction and enhancing engagement at social and networking events. By leveraging modern technology, Sparkwear aims to improve in-person interactions and create a more connected experience for participants as they return to physical gatherings.

Cassian Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
Cassian Solutions, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures an innovative phone case medication dispenser, along with a comprehensive application designed to enhance patient compliance with medication regimens. Founded in 2018 and based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on improving patient monitoring and data reporting within the pharmaceutical value chain. Its offerings include features such as biometric verification, medication reminders, adherence verification, and real-time communication. Cassian Solutions serves a range of clients, including pharmacies, clinical trial companies, drug manufacturers, and insurers, addressing critical gaps in patient care that can lead to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. By integrating medication delivery with smartphone technology, Cassian Solutions aims to transform the medication-taking experience and facilitate better treatment adherence.

AbiliLife

Seed Round in 2020
AbiliLife, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based company focused on creating biomedical solutions for individuals suffering from neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease. Incorporated in 2014, AbiliLife designs and manufactures innovative products aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients. One of its key offerings is Calibrace, a specialized brace that assists patients in restoring equilibrium through a back tensioning system. This product is designed to improve posture, positioning, and balance, providing users with postural stability and relief from discomfort associated with neurodegenerative conditions.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2019
HiberSense, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2015, that specializes in smart HVAC control solutions. It provides a network of smart thermostats and components, including Hiber Sensors to monitor occupancy, temperature, humidity, light, and indoor air quality, along with Hiber Vents, which adjust airflow to individual rooms, and Hiber Hub, which manages the HVAC unit. The system is designed to enhance comfort and energy efficiency, utilizing machine learning algorithms to optimize heating and cooling based on real-time data and occupancy patterns. This approach allows users to achieve energy savings of up to 40% by minimizing energy use in unoccupied spaces. HiberSense also offers services tailored for multi-family properties, enhancing tenant satisfaction and retention while providing insights into building thermal dynamics to drive profitability.

SwifTAG Systems

Seed Round in 2019
SwifTAG Systems concepts and products were conceived by active researchers in the medical field who recognized the dramatic inefficiencies of existing small animal management systems and processes. Their mission is to bring high technology and medical research together to drive down costs and increase the time researchers spend doing actual research. They envision laboratories where animal management systems are functional, low maintenance, efficient, and as easy to use as a well-designed smartphone app. They want to see researchers focusing on medical breakthroughs, not on mindless small animal logistics. Their product lines include small animal tags, handheld and tabletop readers, cage and rack readers, whole laboratory management systems, and support software.

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.

Make It Hapin

Seed Round in 2019
Make It Hapin, Inc., a fashion technology company that provides an online personal shopping service. It provides customized outfit based on image sent by the buyer. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Circadiance

Seed Round in 2019
Circadiance creates and markets high-performance respiratory products to give people the freedom to sleep and breathe in comfort. Our designs have already revolutionized the future of positive airway pressure (PAP), and we’re continuing to develop new ways to help our customers. We understand the problem with every other respiratory therapy mask out there—they’re hard, they’re plastic, they’re uncomfortable, and they don’t work all that well. Even when they do achieve a seal, they cause pressure sores and limit sleeping positions. And if you won’t wear your mask, it won’t work.

Sparkwear

Seed Round in 2019
Sparkwear, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative wearable devices for event management. Founded in 2019, Sparkwear's flagship product, Aura Sparks, is a Bluetooth-enabled light-emitting bracelet that helps event attendees connect with others who share similar interests. The bracelets change color and vibrate in sync with those of nearby users, facilitating interpersonal interaction and enhancing engagement at social and networking events. By leveraging modern technology, Sparkwear aims to improve in-person interactions and create a more connected experience for participants as they return to physical gatherings.

Trusst Brands

Seed Round in 2019
Trusst Brands specializes in engineered bras tailored specifically for women with D+ cup sizes. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, it employs advanced industrial design and engineering principles to create lingerie that prioritizes support and comfort. Recognizing a gap in the market, Trusst Brands aims to serve customers who have often been overlooked by conventional bra manufacturers, enabling them to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

Apollo Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2019
Apollo Neuroscience, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that specializes in manufacturing a wearable wellness device designed to aid recovery from chronic stress through gentle vibrations. The device is complemented by an application that leverages neuroscience and machine learning to enhance heart rate variability, assisting users in various activities such as waking up, focusing, unwinding, and improving parasympathetic nervous system function. Founded in 2016, Apollo's products are marketed online and are intended to promote overall wellness rather than treat psychiatric disorders. The company emphasizes that its offerings are not substitutes for professional medical care.

SwifTAG Systems

Seed Round in 2019
SwifTAG Systems concepts and products were conceived by active researchers in the medical field who recognized the dramatic inefficiencies of existing small animal management systems and processes. Their mission is to bring high technology and medical research together to drive down costs and increase the time researchers spend doing actual research. They envision laboratories where animal management systems are functional, low maintenance, efficient, and as easy to use as a well-designed smartphone app. They want to see researchers focusing on medical breakthroughs, not on mindless small animal logistics. Their product lines include small animal tags, handheld and tabletop readers, cage and rack readers, whole laboratory management systems, and support software.

Atimize

Seed Round in 2019
Atimize provides assistive technology solutions for people with disabilities that allows them to do the impossible.

Cassian Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cassian Solutions, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures an innovative phone case medication dispenser, along with a comprehensive application designed to enhance patient compliance with medication regimens. Founded in 2018 and based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on improving patient monitoring and data reporting within the pharmaceutical value chain. Its offerings include features such as biometric verification, medication reminders, adherence verification, and real-time communication. Cassian Solutions serves a range of clients, including pharmacies, clinical trial companies, drug manufacturers, and insurers, addressing critical gaps in patient care that can lead to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. By integrating medication delivery with smartphone technology, Cassian Solutions aims to transform the medication-taking experience and facilitate better treatment adherence.

EKTO VR

Pre Seed Round in 2019
EKTO VR, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing innovative mobility solutions for virtual reality (VR) environments. The company's flagship product, Traverse, is a motorized wearable device designed to enhance locomotion in VR by simulating the sensation of walking. It features wearable robotic boots equipped with rotating plates that adjust to the user's walking direction and wheels that assist in leg movement. This technology allows users to remain stationary while engaging in immersive VR experiences, thereby reducing the risk of motion sickness commonly associated with VR gaming. EKTO VR aims to create a more engaging and comfortable experience for users in virtual environments.

Maven Machines

Seed Round in 2019
Maven Machines, Inc. specializes in developing advanced Bluetooth headsets designed specifically for truck drivers. These headsets are equipped with sensors that monitor the driver's condition, environment, and location, detecting signs of fatigue or distraction to enhance safety and prevent accidents. In addition to headset technology, Maven Machines offers a comprehensive mobile cloud solution for the trucking, transportation, and logistics sectors, integrating IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, and software to create a modern fleet management platform. This platform facilitates real-time telematics, driver safety monitoring, and automated compliance, catering to the needs of both drivers and fleet managers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company also maintains offices in California and Texas.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2019
HiberSense, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2015, that specializes in smart HVAC control solutions. It provides a network of smart thermostats and components, including Hiber Sensors to monitor occupancy, temperature, humidity, light, and indoor air quality, along with Hiber Vents, which adjust airflow to individual rooms, and Hiber Hub, which manages the HVAC unit. The system is designed to enhance comfort and energy efficiency, utilizing machine learning algorithms to optimize heating and cooling based on real-time data and occupancy patterns. This approach allows users to achieve energy savings of up to 40% by minimizing energy use in unoccupied spaces. HiberSense also offers services tailored for multi-family properties, enhancing tenant satisfaction and retention while providing insights into building thermal dynamics to drive profitability.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2018
HiberSense, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2015, that specializes in smart HVAC control solutions. It provides a network of smart thermostats and components, including Hiber Sensors to monitor occupancy, temperature, humidity, light, and indoor air quality, along with Hiber Vents, which adjust airflow to individual rooms, and Hiber Hub, which manages the HVAC unit. The system is designed to enhance comfort and energy efficiency, utilizing machine learning algorithms to optimize heating and cooling based on real-time data and occupancy patterns. This approach allows users to achieve energy savings of up to 40% by minimizing energy use in unoccupied spaces. HiberSense also offers services tailored for multi-family properties, enhancing tenant satisfaction and retention while providing insights into building thermal dynamics to drive profitability.

Trusst Brands

Seed Round in 2018
Trusst Brands specializes in engineered bras tailored specifically for women with D+ cup sizes. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, it employs advanced industrial design and engineering principles to create lingerie that prioritizes support and comfort. Recognizing a gap in the market, Trusst Brands aims to serve customers who have often been overlooked by conventional bra manufacturers, enabling them to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

Trusst Brands

Convertible Note in 2018
Trusst Brands specializes in engineered bras tailored specifically for women with D+ cup sizes. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, it employs advanced industrial design and engineering principles to create lingerie that prioritizes support and comfort. Recognizing a gap in the market, Trusst Brands aims to serve customers who have often been overlooked by conventional bra manufacturers, enabling them to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

LifeWhere

Seed Round in 2018
LifeWhere, LLC develops software solutions for home service provider market by using predictive analytics for home utilities. The company's solution enables users to monitor health of home utility machines. The company's product includes a home health dashboard that warns the system to schedule repairs before problems arise. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of June 27, 2019, LifeWhere, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Resideo Technologies, Inc..

Inteligistics

Seed Round in 2018
Inteligistics specializes in cold chain and supply chain visibility solutions, focusing on the tracking and monitoring of perishable commodities. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including low-power, portable wireless sensors and passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Its InteliView platform integrates cloud-based communication gateways, patented portable readers, and controllers to provide real-time insights. Through a comprehensive graphics dashboard and data analytics platform, Inteligistics delivers actionable information and alerts, allowing businesses to enhance their supply chain performance, productivity, and quality. The solutions aim to improve process efficiency, reduce energy consumption, increase product throughput, and optimize labor costs and inventory management.

EXGwear

Seed Round in 2018
EXGwear is a robotics company that specializes in the fields of artificial intelligence and the internet of things. Its technology is designed for brain-computer-interface-enabled compact wearable IoTs and assistive robotic devices.

Apollo Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2018
Apollo Neuroscience, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that specializes in manufacturing a wearable wellness device designed to aid recovery from chronic stress through gentle vibrations. The device is complemented by an application that leverages neuroscience and machine learning to enhance heart rate variability, assisting users in various activities such as waking up, focusing, unwinding, and improving parasympathetic nervous system function. Founded in 2016, Apollo's products are marketed online and are intended to promote overall wellness rather than treat psychiatric disorders. The company emphasizes that its offerings are not substitutes for professional medical care.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2018
HiberSense, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2015, that specializes in smart HVAC control solutions. It provides a network of smart thermostats and components, including Hiber Sensors to monitor occupancy, temperature, humidity, light, and indoor air quality, along with Hiber Vents, which adjust airflow to individual rooms, and Hiber Hub, which manages the HVAC unit. The system is designed to enhance comfort and energy efficiency, utilizing machine learning algorithms to optimize heating and cooling based on real-time data and occupancy patterns. This approach allows users to achieve energy savings of up to 40% by minimizing energy use in unoccupied spaces. HiberSense also offers services tailored for multi-family properties, enhancing tenant satisfaction and retention while providing insights into building thermal dynamics to drive profitability.

AbiliLife

Seed Round in 2018
AbiliLife, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based company focused on creating biomedical solutions for individuals suffering from neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease. Incorporated in 2014, AbiliLife designs and manufactures innovative products aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients. One of its key offerings is Calibrace, a specialized brace that assists patients in restoring equilibrium through a back tensioning system. This product is designed to improve posture, positioning, and balance, providing users with postural stability and relief from discomfort associated with neurodegenerative conditions.

Trusst Brands

Convertible Note in 2018
Trusst Brands specializes in engineered bras tailored specifically for women with D+ cup sizes. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, it employs advanced industrial design and engineering principles to create lingerie that prioritizes support and comfort. Recognizing a gap in the market, Trusst Brands aims to serve customers who have often been overlooked by conventional bra manufacturers, enabling them to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

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.

Maven Machines

Seed Round in 2018
Maven Machines, Inc. specializes in developing advanced Bluetooth headsets designed specifically for truck drivers. These headsets are equipped with sensors that monitor the driver's condition, environment, and location, detecting signs of fatigue or distraction to enhance safety and prevent accidents. In addition to headset technology, Maven Machines offers a comprehensive mobile cloud solution for the trucking, transportation, and logistics sectors, integrating IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, and software to create a modern fleet management platform. This platform facilitates real-time telematics, driver safety monitoring, and automated compliance, catering to the needs of both drivers and fleet managers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company also maintains offices in California and Texas.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2018
HiberSense, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2015, that specializes in smart HVAC control solutions. It provides a network of smart thermostats and components, including Hiber Sensors to monitor occupancy, temperature, humidity, light, and indoor air quality, along with Hiber Vents, which adjust airflow to individual rooms, and Hiber Hub, which manages the HVAC unit. The system is designed to enhance comfort and energy efficiency, utilizing machine learning algorithms to optimize heating and cooling based on real-time data and occupancy patterns. This approach allows users to achieve energy savings of up to 40% by minimizing energy use in unoccupied spaces. HiberSense also offers services tailored for multi-family properties, enhancing tenant satisfaction and retention while providing insights into building thermal dynamics to drive profitability.

ARIN Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
ARIN Technologies, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based startup established in 2015 that specializes in high accuracy indoor positioning systems. The company's technology aims to enhance productivity and safety within indoor work environments by accurately determining the location of tags inside buildings. ARIN Technologies offers a dual-system product that includes hardware and software components. The hardware is known as SpotRightTM, while the software operates on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model and is referred to as SpotLightTM. Through its innovative solutions, ARIN Technologies provides location-based services that facilitate improved business processes.

Trusst Brands

Convertible Note in 2017
Trusst Brands specializes in engineered bras tailored specifically for women with D+ cup sizes. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, it employs advanced industrial design and engineering principles to create lingerie that prioritizes support and comfort. Recognizing a gap in the market, Trusst Brands aims to serve customers who have often been overlooked by conventional bra manufacturers, enabling them to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

LifeWhere

Seed Round in 2017
LifeWhere, LLC develops software solutions for home service provider market by using predictive analytics for home utilities. The company's solution enables users to monitor health of home utility machines. The company's product includes a home health dashboard that warns the system to schedule repairs before problems arise. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of June 27, 2019, LifeWhere, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Resideo Technologies, Inc..

Behaivior

Seed Round in 2017
Behaivior has developed a system predict and prevent addiction relapse and overdose using wearables and AI for timely interventions. Our initial focus is opioids, including prescription pain pills, heroin, and fentanyl. Behaivior is a digital therapeutics company that uses behavioral health technology & wearables for relapse & overdose prevention. We help people stay on track with their recovery process by providing the right intervention at the right time, in real time, & help care providers better serve clients.

ARIN Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
ARIN Technologies, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based startup established in 2015 that specializes in high accuracy indoor positioning systems. The company's technology aims to enhance productivity and safety within indoor work environments by accurately determining the location of tags inside buildings. ARIN Technologies offers a dual-system product that includes hardware and software components. The hardware is known as SpotRightTM, while the software operates on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model and is referred to as SpotLightTM. Through its innovative solutions, ARIN Technologies provides location-based services that facilitate improved business processes.

Hibersense

Convertible Note in 2017
HiberSense, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2015, that specializes in smart HVAC control solutions. It provides a network of smart thermostats and components, including Hiber Sensors to monitor occupancy, temperature, humidity, light, and indoor air quality, along with Hiber Vents, which adjust airflow to individual rooms, and Hiber Hub, which manages the HVAC unit. The system is designed to enhance comfort and energy efficiency, utilizing machine learning algorithms to optimize heating and cooling based on real-time data and occupancy patterns. This approach allows users to achieve energy savings of up to 40% by minimizing energy use in unoccupied spaces. HiberSense also offers services tailored for multi-family properties, enhancing tenant satisfaction and retention while providing insights into building thermal dynamics to drive profitability.

Auratek Textiles

Convertible Note in 2017
Auratek Textiles offers a unique fabric that is changing the game, meet the engineered textile that promotes youthful skin. Auratek Textiles is changing the way you think about your bedding. The moisture naturally released from your body during sleep can interact with common bedding textiles in a way that leaves your skin looking less than refreshed. Sleeping on sheets and pillowcases made by Auratek Textiles can help prevent nightly damage to your skin.

Circadiance

Convertible Note in 2017
Circadiance creates and markets high-performance respiratory products to give people the freedom to sleep and breathe in comfort. Our designs have already revolutionized the future of positive airway pressure (PAP), and we’re continuing to develop new ways to help our customers. We understand the problem with every other respiratory therapy mask out there—they’re hard, they’re plastic, they’re uncomfortable, and they don’t work all that well. Even when they do achieve a seal, they cause pressure sores and limit sleeping positions. And if you won’t wear your mask, it won’t work.

ARIN Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
ARIN Technologies, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based startup established in 2015 that specializes in high accuracy indoor positioning systems. The company's technology aims to enhance productivity and safety within indoor work environments by accurately determining the location of tags inside buildings. ARIN Technologies offers a dual-system product that includes hardware and software components. The hardware is known as SpotRightTM, while the software operates on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model and is referred to as SpotLightTM. Through its innovative solutions, ARIN Technologies provides location-based services that facilitate improved business processes.

Xogo

Convertible Note in 2017
Bansen Labs LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing adaptive technology to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The company's flagship product, Xogo, is a customizable adapter that enables users to connect various assistive devices to consumer technology, including game consoles. Xogo supports multiple input types, such as USB, Bluetooth, and 3.5mm jacks, allowing users to integrate standard game controllers and assistive technology in ways that best suit their needs. This flexibility helps individuals with disabilities engage with technology more effectively, whether for gaming or other applications, by overcoming compatibility barriers and promoting a more inclusive user experience.

AbiliLife

Convertible Note in 2016
AbiliLife, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based company focused on creating biomedical solutions for individuals suffering from neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease. Incorporated in 2014, AbiliLife designs and manufactures innovative products aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients. One of its key offerings is Calibrace, a specialized brace that assists patients in restoring equilibrium through a back tensioning system. This product is designed to improve posture, positioning, and balance, providing users with postural stability and relief from discomfort associated with neurodegenerative conditions.

Trusst Brands

Convertible Note in 2016
Trusst Brands specializes in engineered bras tailored specifically for women with D+ cup sizes. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, it employs advanced industrial design and engineering principles to create lingerie that prioritizes support and comfort. Recognizing a gap in the market, Trusst Brands aims to serve customers who have often been overlooked by conventional bra manufacturers, enabling them to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

VIT Initiative, Inc.

Seed Round in 2016
VIT Initiative, Inc. is a health and safety company based in San Francisco, California, that develops a cloud-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) platform aimed at reducing operational risks and promoting employee health. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on utilizing smart technology to provide real-time coaching and collect data on leading indicators of workplace injuries. This approach helps businesses mitigate risks, enhance operational efficiency, and improve safety compliance, ultimately leading to reduced cycle times and lower injury-related costs. Additionally, VIT Initiative offers automated COVID-19 symptom tracking, further supporting workplace health initiatives. Their products are designed to identify patterns and behaviors that may lead to health problems, allowing for proactive intervention before complications arise.

SolePower

Convertible Note in 2016
SolePower creates a connected work boot that helps industrial workers become safer and more efficient. Industrial worksites are dangerous and dynamic; the costs of small inefficiencies add up quickly, and big mistakes can result in serious incidents or loss of life. SmartBoots aim to lower incident rates, increase work site visibility, and establish metrics from which workflow and safety improvements can be made. At the core of the system is an Army-tested, patented kinetic charger which uses walking motion to sustainably charge sensors embedded inside the boot. (Pilot unit includes GPS, Ultra Wideband, RFID, IMU, Sub-GHz RF, thermocouple, Wifi, altimeter). SolePower's mission is to take the functionality of a variety of standalone wearables and combine them into a single, compact, self-charged platform. The team is partnered with SR Max (a leading safety footwear provider) and the US Army.

Xogo

Convertible Note in 2016
Bansen Labs LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing adaptive technology to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The company's flagship product, Xogo, is a customizable adapter that enables users to connect various assistive devices to consumer technology, including game consoles. Xogo supports multiple input types, such as USB, Bluetooth, and 3.5mm jacks, allowing users to integrate standard game controllers and assistive technology in ways that best suit their needs. This flexibility helps individuals with disabilities engage with technology more effectively, whether for gaming or other applications, by overcoming compatibility barriers and promoting a more inclusive user experience.

PieceMaker

Convertible Note in 2016
PieceMaker's Factory brings the future of toys into the store. Now anyone can experience the wonder of 3D printing in person right in the store. With the swipe of a finger, PieceMaker lets its clients create personalized toys or jewelry and have them come to life in front of their eyes. Right in store, in under 30 minutes. Just 4 easy steps to get an awesome 3D printed piece.

Trusst Brands

Convertible Note in 2015
Trusst Brands specializes in engineered bras tailored specifically for women with D+ cup sizes. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, it employs advanced industrial design and engineering principles to create lingerie that prioritizes support and comfort. Recognizing a gap in the market, Trusst Brands aims to serve customers who have often been overlooked by conventional bra manufacturers, enabling them to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

Maven Machines

Seed Round in 2015
Maven Machines, Inc. specializes in developing advanced Bluetooth headsets designed specifically for truck drivers. These headsets are equipped with sensors that monitor the driver's condition, environment, and location, detecting signs of fatigue or distraction to enhance safety and prevent accidents. In addition to headset technology, Maven Machines offers a comprehensive mobile cloud solution for the trucking, transportation, and logistics sectors, integrating IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, and software to create a modern fleet management platform. This platform facilitates real-time telematics, driver safety monitoring, and automated compliance, catering to the needs of both drivers and fleet managers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company also maintains offices in California and Texas.

AbiliLife

Seed Round in 2015
AbiliLife, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based company focused on creating biomedical solutions for individuals suffering from neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease. Incorporated in 2014, AbiliLife designs and manufactures innovative products aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients. One of its key offerings is Calibrace, a specialized brace that assists patients in restoring equilibrium through a back tensioning system. This product is designed to improve posture, positioning, and balance, providing users with postural stability and relief from discomfort associated with neurodegenerative conditions.

SolePower

Seed Round in 2015
SolePower creates a connected work boot that helps industrial workers become safer and more efficient. Industrial worksites are dangerous and dynamic; the costs of small inefficiencies add up quickly, and big mistakes can result in serious incidents or loss of life. SmartBoots aim to lower incident rates, increase work site visibility, and establish metrics from which workflow and safety improvements can be made. At the core of the system is an Army-tested, patented kinetic charger which uses walking motion to sustainably charge sensors embedded inside the boot. (Pilot unit includes GPS, Ultra Wideband, RFID, IMU, Sub-GHz RF, thermocouple, Wifi, altimeter). SolePower's mission is to take the functionality of a variety of standalone wearables and combine them into a single, compact, self-charged platform. The team is partnered with SR Max (a leading safety footwear provider) and the US Army.

PieceMaker

Seed Round in 2015
PieceMaker's Factory brings the future of toys into the store. Now anyone can experience the wonder of 3D printing in person right in the store. With the swipe of a finger, PieceMaker lets its clients create personalized toys or jewelry and have them come to life in front of their eyes. Right in store, in under 30 minutes. Just 4 easy steps to get an awesome 3D printed piece.

Inteligistics

Convertible Note in 2015
Inteligistics specializes in cold chain and supply chain visibility solutions, focusing on the tracking and monitoring of perishable commodities. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including low-power, portable wireless sensors and passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Its InteliView platform integrates cloud-based communication gateways, patented portable readers, and controllers to provide real-time insights. Through a comprehensive graphics dashboard and data analytics platform, Inteligistics delivers actionable information and alerts, allowing businesses to enhance their supply chain performance, productivity, and quality. The solutions aim to improve process efficiency, reduce energy consumption, increase product throughput, and optimize labor costs and inventory management.

Adaptics

Seed Round in 2015
Adaptics Ltd. provides Drop, an iPad-connected kitchen scale and digital baking assistant for home bakers. Adaptics adds noticeable vitality to employees and organisations and helps them maintain long-term success. They do this by embedding top-quality service provision in vitalising managers, teams and players. Adaptics considers vitality a strategic resource that forms a basis for desired change in society. They have developed a unique integral approach that includes training, coaching, instructions and online tools. Adaptics has the ambition to address vitality at Champions League level, and to set the standard for corporate health in the Netherlands along with its partners and clients.

PieceMaker

Pre Seed Round in 2014
PieceMaker's Factory brings the future of toys into the store. Now anyone can experience the wonder of 3D printing in person right in the store. With the swipe of a finger, PieceMaker lets its clients create personalized toys or jewelry and have them come to life in front of their eyes. Right in store, in under 30 minutes. Just 4 easy steps to get an awesome 3D printed piece.

Diamond Kinetics

Seed Round in 2014
Diamond Kinetics, Inc. specializes in providing real-time data and biomechanics feedback aimed at enhancing the performance of baseball and softball players. Utilizing wireless inertial measurement units and mobile applications, the company offers several products, including SwingTracker for swing analysis, PitchTracker Baseball, and PitchTracker Softball for comprehensive pitching analysis, as well as Axon Sports. These tools are designed to support data-driven player development across various skill levels. The DiamondCLUB platform allows users to access features for swing tracking, data sharing, and training program enhancements. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Diamond Kinetics sells its products online, focusing on delivering motion data and analytics to players and coaches.

Conversant Labs

Seed Round in 2014
Conversant Labs LLC, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, develops a voice-enabled mobile application aimed at assisting blind and visually impaired individuals with online shopping. The company's innovative software provides a voice-based interface that is specifically designed for audio consumption, distinguishing it from traditional screen readers that merely convert visual content into audio. This tailored approach enhances the online shopping experience for users, making it more accessible and user-friendly.

Tailored Fit

Seed Round in 2014
Tailored Fit is an online shopping service that provides users with recommendations for clothing they’ll like based on their past behavior. As users like/dislike pieces of clothing Tailored Fit creates a detailed profile of their style, and makes suggestions based on that profile from online retailers. This profile will also enable a shopping app based on discovering clothing from stores nearby.

LifeShel

Seed Round in 2014
LifeShel is a technology company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of innovative smartphone cases aimed at enhancing personal safety. Their flagship product, the Whistl case, is designed to help prevent sexual assault by incorporating features such as an alarm, video and audio recording capabilities, and alerts to police, family, and friends. This product empowers users to feel secure in potentially dangerous situations. In addition to personal safety solutions, LifeShel also provides satellite communication hardware tailored for industrial businesses, ensuring reliable connectivity in challenging environments. Through their diverse offerings, LifeShel addresses critical safety needs while delivering advanced technology for both individual and industrial applications.

Inteligistics

Seed Round in 2014
Inteligistics specializes in cold chain and supply chain visibility solutions, focusing on the tracking and monitoring of perishable commodities. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including low-power, portable wireless sensors and passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Its InteliView platform integrates cloud-based communication gateways, patented portable readers, and controllers to provide real-time insights. Through a comprehensive graphics dashboard and data analytics platform, Inteligistics delivers actionable information and alerts, allowing businesses to enhance their supply chain performance, productivity, and quality. The solutions aim to improve process efficiency, reduce energy consumption, increase product throughput, and optimize labor costs and inventory management.

SolePower

Seed Round in 2013
SolePower creates a connected work boot that helps industrial workers become safer and more efficient. Industrial worksites are dangerous and dynamic; the costs of small inefficiencies add up quickly, and big mistakes can result in serious incidents or loss of life. SmartBoots aim to lower incident rates, increase work site visibility, and establish metrics from which workflow and safety improvements can be made. At the core of the system is an Army-tested, patented kinetic charger which uses walking motion to sustainably charge sensors embedded inside the boot. (Pilot unit includes GPS, Ultra Wideband, RFID, IMU, Sub-GHz RF, thermocouple, Wifi, altimeter). SolePower's mission is to take the functionality of a variety of standalone wearables and combine them into a single, compact, self-charged platform. The team is partnered with SR Max (a leading safety footwear provider) and the US Army.

Activaided Orthotics

Seed Round in 2013
ActivAided Orthotics LLC specializes in the design and development of biofunctional apparel aimed at improving body mechanics and correcting posture to alleviate pain. The company's flagship product, the ActivAided posture training shirt, is designed to address daily imbalances that contribute to back pain. Its innovative approach targets various conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis, spinal stenosis, and low back pain, by promoting rehabilitative habits and behaviors. Founded in 2011 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ActivAided Orthotics collaborates with medical professionals and engineers to create solutions that enable individuals to remain active and pain-free. Products are available for purchase through the company's online store and authorized healthcare providers. As of 2016, ActivAided operates as a subsidiary of Elizur Corporation.

Inteligistics

Seed Round in 2013
Inteligistics specializes in cold chain and supply chain visibility solutions, focusing on the tracking and monitoring of perishable commodities. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including low-power, portable wireless sensors and passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Its InteliView platform integrates cloud-based communication gateways, patented portable readers, and controllers to provide real-time insights. Through a comprehensive graphics dashboard and data analytics platform, Inteligistics delivers actionable information and alerts, allowing businesses to enhance their supply chain performance, productivity, and quality. The solutions aim to improve process efficiency, reduce energy consumption, increase product throughput, and optimize labor costs and inventory management.

Activaided Orthotics

Seed Round in 2012
ActivAided Orthotics LLC specializes in the design and development of biofunctional apparel aimed at improving body mechanics and correcting posture to alleviate pain. The company's flagship product, the ActivAided posture training shirt, is designed to address daily imbalances that contribute to back pain. Its innovative approach targets various conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis, spinal stenosis, and low back pain, by promoting rehabilitative habits and behaviors. Founded in 2011 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ActivAided Orthotics collaborates with medical professionals and engineers to create solutions that enable individuals to remain active and pain-free. Products are available for purchase through the company's online store and authorized healthcare providers. As of 2016, ActivAided operates as a subsidiary of Elizur Corporation.

Shoefitr

Venture Round in 2011
Shoefitr, Inc. is a software company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing an online fitting platform for footwear. Established in 2010, Shoefitr's solution helps consumers determine how shoes fit and recommends the most suitable size, thereby reducing the likelihood of returns. The company has created a comprehensive database that includes the internal measurements and material properties of various footwear brands. By comparing a shopper's current shoe size with the specifications of the desired model, Shoefitr enhances the online shopping experience, instilling confidence in consumers and increasing conversion rates for retailers. The platform aims to replicate the experience of trying on shoes in a physical store, providing a more informative and personalized approach to online footwear shopping. As of April 2015, Shoefitr operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com.

Shoefitr

Pre Seed Round in 2010
Shoefitr, Inc. is a software company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing an online fitting platform for footwear. Established in 2010, Shoefitr's solution helps consumers determine how shoes fit and recommends the most suitable size, thereby reducing the likelihood of returns. The company has created a comprehensive database that includes the internal measurements and material properties of various footwear brands. By comparing a shopper's current shoe size with the specifications of the desired model, Shoefitr enhances the online shopping experience, instilling confidence in consumers and increasing conversion rates for retailers. The platform aims to replicate the experience of trying on shoes in a physical store, providing a more informative and personalized approach to online footwear shopping. As of April 2015, Shoefitr operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com.

25eight

Seed Round in 2010
25eight is a software company in Pittsburgh, PA building [DeviceKnit](http://deviceknit.com), among other products.
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