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 Assisted Living

ForSight Assistive Devices

Pre Seed Round in 2024
ForSight Assistive Devices is an Health Tech firm offering sensory system for effective mobility of disabled people.

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.

Retirement Atlas

Seed Round in 2020
Retirement Atlas, LLC operates a platform designed to connect individuals with suitable senior living communities. Established in 2019 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company provides comprehensive information about various types of senior care options, including continuing care communities, personal care homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes. Utilizing extensive data from Medicare regarding quality of care, as well as insights from the Department of Health on assisted living inspections and licenses, Retirement Atlas ensures users have access to reliable information. The company also gathers detailed cost and amenity data from nearly every senior living community in Pennsylvania, facilitating informed decision-making for individuals seeking care options for themselves or their loved ones.

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.

Retirement Atlas

Seed Round in 2019
Retirement Atlas, LLC operates a platform designed to connect individuals with suitable senior living communities. Established in 2019 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company provides comprehensive information about various types of senior care options, including continuing care communities, personal care homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes. Utilizing extensive data from Medicare regarding quality of care, as well as insights from the Department of Health on assisted living inspections and licenses, Retirement Atlas ensures users have access to reliable information. The company also gathers detailed cost and amenity data from nearly every senior living community in Pennsylvania, facilitating informed decision-making for individuals seeking care options for themselves or their loved ones.

Atimize

Seed Round in 2019
Atimize specializes in developing assistive technology solutions aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities. The company focuses on engineering innovative products, including wheelchairs and scooters powered by compressed air. These devices are designed to be lightweight, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective, offering advantages over traditional electric-powered mobility aids. Atimize's technology enhances the ability of healthcare professionals to support their patients, making it easier for people with disabilities to engage in activities that may have previously seemed impossible.

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.

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.

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.

NewCare Solutions

Venture Round in 2014
The SilentAlert Resident Attendant System is a product of NewCare Solutions, LLC. Located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, NewCare Solutions is a spinoff of medSage Technologies, LLC and was created when its founder, William Kaigler, was unable to find an effective and affordable solution to help his 85-year old mother live independently in her home. The SilentAlert Resident Attendant System became a reality after his mother was hospitalized and her sleep was continuously disrupted by an audible bed alarm for another patient.

NewCare Solutions

Series A in 2013
The SilentAlert Resident Attendant System is a product of NewCare Solutions, LLC. Located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, NewCare Solutions is a spinoff of medSage Technologies, LLC and was created when its founder, William Kaigler, was unable to find an effective and affordable solution to help his 85-year old mother live independently in her home. The SilentAlert Resident Attendant System became a reality after his mother was hospitalized and her sleep was continuously disrupted by an audible bed alarm for another patient.

NewCare Solutions

Seed Round in 2011
The SilentAlert Resident Attendant System is a product of NewCare Solutions, LLC. Located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, NewCare Solutions is a spinoff of medSage Technologies, LLC and was created when its founder, William Kaigler, was unable to find an effective and affordable solution to help his 85-year old mother live independently in her home. The SilentAlert Resident Attendant System became a reality after his mother was hospitalized and her sleep was continuously disrupted by an audible bed alarm for another patient.
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