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Innovation Works portfolio map

88 startups Innovation Works has backed in rounds we track, since 2003, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $1.2B. The biggest sector is Biotech, with 14 companies.

88startups backed
12sectors
$1.2Braised between them
Biotechbiggest sector

Innovation Works's investor profile

Biotech

14

AI

13

Big Data & Analytics

10

Healthtech

10

IT Services

8

Hardware & Electronics

6

Fintech

6

Advertising & Adtech

5

Software

5

Manufacturing

4

Chemicals & Materials

4

Advanced Manufacturing

3

Segment by segment

Biotech

14 startups · $125M raised

  1. ComplexaComplexa, a biopharmaceutical company, develops therapies for the treatment of inflammatory, and metabolic diseases.United States$86M
  2. TPThar PharmaceuticalsThar Pharmaceuticals identifies and develops prescription drugs that solve clinical opportunities such as efficacy, absorption and safety.United States$9.6M
  3. Predictive Health Diagnostics CompanyPredictive Health Diagnostics is a technology company that develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty diagnostic tests.United States$8.3M
  4. Cell X TechnologiesCell X Technologies is a leader in cell processing, specializing in the commercialization of autologous and allogeneic cell therapies.United States$6.0M
  5. Duo OncologyDuo Oncology develops a new nanoparticle technology specially tailored to penetrate established tumors.United States$4.6M
  6. CytoAgentsCytoAgents is a biotechnology company focused on the the treatment of COVID-19, Influenza, and other viral infectious diseases.United States$2.3M
  7. EndolumikEndolumik is a medical device company that develops a fluorescence-guided tools for minimally invasive surgery,United States$2.1M
  8. SStageMarkStageMark develops and markets inflammatory diseases identification and monitoring solutions.United States$1.9M

AI

13 startups · $607M raised

  1. FFace++China$482M
  2. PeptilogicsPeptilogics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on developing innovative surgicalUnited States$84M
  3. BlastPointBlastPoint is a Pittsburgh-based AI-driven customer intelligence platform founded in 2016 by Alison Alvarez and Tomer Borenstein.United States$27M
  4. VTVoci TechnologiesVoci Technologies delivers speech solutions for business intelligence, electronic discovery, and voicemail to text.United States$5.4M
  5. ShelfmarkShelfmark is an AI-native production intelligence platform based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.United States$4.9M
  6. VoaigeVoaige is a boutique vision AI company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2021.United States$2.0M
  7. BehaiviorBehaivior is a digital health company democratizing mental health recovery and wellness using AI, behavioral health tech, and wearables.United States$800K
  8. Realyze IntelligenceRealyze Intelligence offers AI and machine learning-based clinical data analysis software solutions.United States$500K

Big Data & Analytics

10 startups · $22M raised

  1. Diamond KineticsDiamond Kinetics develops motion data and analytics of baseball and softball for players and their coaches.United States$13M
  2. Medallion Analytics SoftwareMedallion Analytics is a web solution designed to give users control over compliance and cost across their entire origination process.United States$4.8M
  3. Framed DataPredictive analytics for user churn.United States$2.0M
  4. DistillDistill develops hiring tools and data-driven products that make the recruitment process easy for candidates and recruiters.United States$1.3M
  5. PredxBioPredxBio is an AI-driven computational pathology and biotechnology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.United States$601K
  6. StocksnipsStockSnips's AI based platform quantifies investor sentiment that generates alphaUnited States$425K
  7. Yodel LabsYodel Labs is a company based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.United States$100K
  8. AdrichAdrich is an AI and IoT-powered platform that specializes in consumer insights and smart replenishment.United States$50K

Healthtech

10 startups · $44M raised

  1. Ilant HealthIlant Health is a value-based care company focused on obesity and cardiometabolic health treatment.United States$18M
  2. PECA LabsPECA Labs is a developer of polymeric heart valves and vascular grafts for the treatment of cardiac defects.United States$17M
  3. Respair, Inc.Respair, Inc.United States$2.5M
  4. Forest DevicesForest Devices is a medical device startup that develops a novel stroke screening device designed to detect early signs of stokes.United States$2.3M
  5. NOCTEM HealthNOCTEM Health is a digital health company based in Pittsburgh, focused on improving insomnia and sleep care.United States$1.5M
  6. HabilityH'ability is a French medtech company focused on developing a virtual-reality rehabilitation device.France$1.4M
  7. Parcel HealthParcel Health provides sustainable medication packaging for the pharmaceutical industry.United States$1.3M
  8. HeadStrait LabsHeadStrait Labs is a Pittsburgh-based medical device and healthtech startup dedicated to enhancing head and neck injury managementUnited States$350K

IT Services

8 startups · $25M raised

  1. NoWaitNoWait is a mobile network of casual dining restaurants serving millions of consumers and thousands of restaurants across the US.United States$22M
  2. LLLama LabNext generation of business intelligence.United States$1.2M
  3. KextilKextil is the ultimate collaboration tool for global industrial companies' manufacturing, maintenance, & service functions.United States$830K
  4. Encentiv EnergyEncentiv Energy is a Pittsburgh-based SaaS company founded in 2009.United States$375K
  5. ExchangelodgeExchangelodge is a SaaS digital process automation and data integration platform tailored for the alternative investment industry.United States$200K
  6. SLSonya LabsSonya Labs is a web-based platform offering comprehensive online legal research solutions.United States$25K
  7. ComVibeComVibe, also known as CommunityVibe Inc., is a Pittsburgh-based Software as a Service (SaaS) company that specializes in cloud-baUnited States$25K
  8. TreatspaceTreatspace is a Pittsburgh-based private healthcare software company founded in 2012.United States$25K

Hardware & Electronics

6 startups · $59M raised

  1. PPlextronicsPlextronics specializes in printed electronics.United States$55M
  2. NSNewCare SolutionsNewCare Solutions is engaged in the development of the SilentAlert Resident Attendant System, an inaudible alarm system for patients.United States$1.6M
  3. Caeden, Inc.Caeden, Inc.United States$1.6M
  4. Sensible PhotonicsSensible Photonics is partnering with utilities, OEMs and regulators to improve grid reliability and resilience through low-cost sUnited States$600K
  5. Phlux TechnologiesPhlux Technologies is an innovative company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on developing advanced 3D safety sensors foUnited States$75K
  6. EKTO VREKTO VR is a technology startup based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2018 by Brad Factor, a robotics engineer and aerospace expert.United States$50K

Fintech

6 startups · $35M raised

  1. IRALOGIXIRALOGIX is a financial technology company based in Pittsburgh, specializing in a cloud-native, white-label IRA recordkeeping and United States$27M
  2. Meter FeederMeter Feeder is a parking payment and enforcement company that offers a mobile app and municipal parking solutions for individualsUnited States$2.6M
  3. CoveyCovey is an AI-powered recruitment platform that enhances the hiring process through intelligent automation and data-driven insights.United States$2.5M
  4. CACompliance AssuranceCompliance Assurance is a provider of on-demand governance risk and compliance solutions for the insurance industry.United States$1.3M
  5. Honeycomb CreditHoneycomb Credit is a developer of a peer-to-peer lending platform designed to allow friends and family to fund small businesses.United States$1.1M
  6. BudgetSimpleQuickly build and launch personal finance apps, under your brand, on both mobile and the web.United States$25K

Advertising & Adtech

5 startups · $39M raised

  1. DDropUnited States$29M
  2. CivicScienceCivicScience is a consumer analytics and market intelligence company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.United States$5.8M
  3. Community ElfCommunity Elf provides social media strategy and content marketing services.United States$2.2M
  4. CosmittoCosmitto is a digital marketing agency based in Pittsburgh, founded in 2010.United States$2.0M
  5. 25eight25eight offers marketing strategies, training, consulting, customer experience solutions and other services.United States$25K

Software

5 startups · $31M raised

  1. DewMobileDewMobile is an internet corporation focused on the development of apps for the global market.United States$20M
  2. SStrikinglyUnited States$7.5M
  3. Identified TechnologiesIndustrial leaders use Identified Technologies managed commercial drone solution to improve project tracking and team productivity.United States$2.0M
  4. SSqwiggleSqwiggle develops Internet communication software applicationsUnited States$1.1M
  5. Civic ChampsCivic Champs develops a mobile-based platform designed to automate volunteer management.United States$100K

Manufacturing

4 startups · $61M raised

  1. 4moms4moms develops robotics technology-based products that cater to the prenatal to preschool needs of children.United States$60M
  2. LumiShield TechnologiesLumiShield provides sustainable, cost-effective coating solutions for industry.-$500K
  3. MetasTx LLCMetasTx is creating treatments that prevent and treat prostate cancer metastasis without affecting the Androgen System.United States$400K
  4. Workers FirstWorkers First is a research and design company specialized in the creation of innovative materials for worker protection.United States$100K

Chemicals & Materials

4 startups · $96M raised

  1. ThreadThread is a clothes discovery service and personalised shop that makes it easy for people to dress well.United Kingdom$81M
  2. CorePower MagneticsCorePower Magnetics is a technology startup based in Pittsburgh, founded in June 2020.United States$11M
  3. FTFluorous TechnologiesFluorous Technology is a platform for synthesis - purification - enrichment - immobilization of molecules.United States$3.0M
  4. AriecaArieca manufactures and distributes a thermally conductive rubber composite.United States$500K

Advanced Manufacturing

3 startups · $23M raised

  1. Onward RoboticsOnward Robotics delivers automation technology that coordinates humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment.United States$20M
  2. MindTraceMindTrace is a neurosurgical software company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2020 as a spin-off from Carnegie MelloUnited States$3.3M
  3. HGHeadright GamesHeadRight Games LLC is an independent developer of cross-platform casual games for PC, Mac, Web, iOS, and Android.United States$25K

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Innovation Works as an investor, the first in 2003. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each sector shows its best-funded first; sectors with fewer than three companies are left off. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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