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 Women

GoJaneGo

Seed Round in 2021
Go Jane Go galvanizes a new sector of discerning, pragmatic professionals to get the specific products and level of service they deserve on the road. ​ Above all, their diverse group of women wants one thing: seamless travel within an industry built by and for men.

Women's Job Search Network

Seed Round in 2020
Women's Job Search Network, LLC is a job-search platform dedicated to empowering female job seekers. Established in 2018 and located in McMurray, Pennsylvania, the organization serves as a vital resource, providing women with the tools and support necessary to confidently navigate their job searches. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by women in the workforce, the network aims to help them take control of their career paths and achieve transformative results in their professional lives.

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.

Women's Job Search Network

Seed Round in 2019
Women's Job Search Network, LLC is a job-search platform dedicated to empowering female job seekers. Established in 2018 and located in McMurray, Pennsylvania, the organization serves as a vital resource, providing women with the tools and support necessary to confidently navigate their job searches. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by women in the workforce, the network aims to help them take control of their career paths and achieve transformative results in their professional lives.

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.

Women's Job Search Network

Seed Round in 2018
Women's Job Search Network, LLC is a job-search platform dedicated to empowering female job seekers. Established in 2018 and located in McMurray, Pennsylvania, the organization serves as a vital resource, providing women with the tools and support necessary to confidently navigate their job searches. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by women in the workforce, the network aims to help them take control of their career paths and achieve transformative results in their professional lives.

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.

GoJaneGo

Seed Round in 2018
Go Jane Go galvanizes a new sector of discerning, pragmatic professionals to get the specific products and level of service they deserve on the road. ​ Above all, their diverse group of women wants one thing: seamless travel within an industry built by and for men.

GoJaneGo

Seed Round in 2018
Go Jane Go galvanizes a new sector of discerning, pragmatic professionals to get the specific products and level of service they deserve on the road. ​ Above all, their diverse group of women wants one thing: seamless travel within an industry built by and for men.

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.

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.

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.

Rinovum Women's Health

Venture Round in 2010
Rinovum Women's Health, Inc. develops medical devices for women. It offers Stork, a medical device that aids in natural fertility and conception in the privacy of home.
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