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

Jeffrey McDaniel

Investor

Ven Raju

Investor

Megan Shaw

Managing Director, Life Sciences

Aaron Tainter

Investor

Past deals in Internet of Things

Thiopoly

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Thiopoly develops digital pharmacy management solutions. Their platform combines IoT sensing, AI, cloud computing, and mobile apps to create scalable grab-and-go systems, enhancing medication management's agility, intuitiveness, equity, and efficiency.

Sensible Photonics

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Sensible Photonics is a company focused on developing innovative fiber optic sensing technologies aimed at enhancing the monitoring of grid equipment and energy storage solutions. The company manufactures noninvasive sensors that monitor transformers, batteries, and other electrical assets, providing real-time temperature readings and predictive analytics. These sensors enable the proactive identification of potential failures, including thermal runaway, allowing for timely maintenance and improved reliability. By offering insights into the health of critical electrical equipment, Sensible Photonics enhances operational efficiency, extends equipment lifespan, and contributes to financial savings and safety for its clients.

D.Sole

Pre Seed Round in 2023
D.Sole is a healthcare technology company focused on advancing remote patient monitoring in podiatry through innovative multimodal foot insoles. These insoles are designed for the early detection and monitoring of diabetic foot complications, including ulcers and deformities. By integrating advanced machine learning algorithms, D.Sole provides clinicians with comprehensive foot physiological data, enabling evidence-based insights for targeted treatments. The company's insoles are significantly more affordable than current market options, capable of detecting 15 types of foot complications, in contrast to competitors that only identify one. D.Sole aims to reduce healthcare costs substantially, potentially saving wound clinics over $100 million annually by lowering readmission rates for foot complications. Additionally, private insurers could save over $1 billion by reducing expenses related to amputations and wound care.

Apollo Neuroscience

Venture Round in 2023
Apollo Neuroscience, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that manufactures a clinically validated wearable wellness device designed to assist the body in recovering from chronic stress through gentle vibrations. Established in 2016, the company also offers an application that integrates neuroscience and machine learning to enhance heart rate variability, promoting improved routines for waking, focusing, unwinding, and engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. The product is marketed directly to consumers through online sales and is positioned as a wellness solution rather than a treatment for psychiatric disorders.

Touchwood Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Touchwood Labs, Inc. is an innovative company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing technology for office and home furniture, focusing on creating interactive and screenless interfaces. Its proprietary invisible displays can be embedded beneath the surface of various materials, such as wood or plastic, allowing them to remain hidden until activated. This technology enables users to interact with multiple IoT-connected devices through seamless visual experiences, enhancing the way individuals engage with their environment. Touchwood Labs aims to revolutionize technology interactions by combining mindful design with advanced hardware, thereby fostering healthier relationships with technology in everyday settings.

Conservation Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Conservation Labs is a technology company based in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. It develops smart water technology to help reduce water waste and detect leaks. Its non-invasive water monitor can be attached to any water pipe and integrates with an application to transmit data on water consumption, potential leaks, and appliance usage. This enables property owners and managers to monitor water use, identify conservation opportunities, and lower operating costs. The company's solutions focus on making water usage transparent and proactive, supporting efficient resource management and cost savings across residential and commercial built environments.

Touchwood Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Touchwood Labs, Inc. is an innovative company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing technology for office and home furniture, focusing on creating interactive and screenless interfaces. Its proprietary invisible displays can be embedded beneath the surface of various materials, such as wood or plastic, allowing them to remain hidden until activated. This technology enables users to interact with multiple IoT-connected devices through seamless visual experiences, enhancing the way individuals engage with their environment. Touchwood Labs aims to revolutionize technology interactions by combining mindful design with advanced hardware, thereby fostering healthier relationships with technology in everyday settings.

Apollo Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2021
Apollo Neuroscience, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that manufactures a clinically validated wearable wellness device designed to assist the body in recovering from chronic stress through gentle vibrations. Established in 2016, the company also offers an application that integrates neuroscience and machine learning to enhance heart rate variability, promoting improved routines for waking, focusing, unwinding, and engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. The product is marketed directly to consumers through online sales and is positioned as a wellness solution rather than a treatment for psychiatric disorders.

Xogo

Seed Round in 2020
Xogo develops a hardware and software platform that enables people with disabilities to control their technology experience. The platform connects a wide range of devices and inputs, including USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack interfaces, allowing users to operate cable boxes, smart home devices, video game consoles, and more in ways that suit their abilities and preferences. By integrating diverse devices, Xogo helps users maximize the functions of their devices and use technology on their terms.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2020
Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Conservation Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Conservation Labs is a technology company based in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. It develops smart water technology to help reduce water waste and detect leaks. Its non-invasive water monitor can be attached to any water pipe and integrates with an application to transmit data on water consumption, potential leaks, and appliance usage. This enables property owners and managers to monitor water use, identify conservation opportunities, and lower operating costs. The company's solutions focus on making water usage transparent and proactive, supporting efficient resource management and cost savings across residential and commercial built environments.

Touchwood Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Touchwood Labs, Inc. is an innovative company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing technology for office and home furniture, focusing on creating interactive and screenless interfaces. Its proprietary invisible displays can be embedded beneath the surface of various materials, such as wood or plastic, allowing them to remain hidden until activated. This technology enables users to interact with multiple IoT-connected devices through seamless visual experiences, enhancing the way individuals engage with their environment. Touchwood Labs aims to revolutionize technology interactions by combining mindful design with advanced hardware, thereby fostering healthier relationships with technology in everyday settings.

Farm Jenny

Seed Round in 2020
Farm Jenny LLC is an agricultural technology company based in Mars, Pennsylvania, specializing in wearable technology and sensor-based equipment for farm animals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing animal health and productivity, as well as ensuring handler safety and operator satisfaction, particularly for small to mid-sized farms. Farm Jenny's innovative products enable users to monitor the behavior and health of their animals through behavior-tracking wearables and strategically placed sensors across the farm. The company also offers a subscription service that uses machine learning and predictive analytics to provide real-time alerts and recommendations to farmers' smartphones, ultimately helping them to improve productivity and safeguard their livestock.

Hebi Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Hebi Robotics designs and supplies robotic technology to accelerate development and customization of robotic systems. The company develops intelligent, connected building blocks and robot kits, including arms, mobile bases, and walking robots, as well as modular sensors that use elastic actuators to control torque, position, and velocity. Its offerings combine hardware and software tools that enable engineers, researchers, and industrial integrators to control actuators at the joint level or as a synchronized system, delivering flexible, reconfigurable solutions that reduce development time and costs.

Vigilant Technologies

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.

Wise Telemetry

Seed Round in 2020
Wise Telemetry, LLC is a provider of gas sensor systems designed for gas distributors to monitor real-time supply and usage data at customer sites. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a solution that automatically determines and communicates a gas cylinder's size, fill level, and usage rate without requiring user input or special programming. This capability enhances delivery route planning, usage tracking, and future demand predictions, allowing clients to optimize their operations and achieve cost savings. Wise Telemetry's technology is applicable across various sectors, including medical, manufacturing, energy, and construction. Originally known as BreatheWise, LLC, the company rebranded in May 2017 to reflect its focus on telemetry solutions.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2019
Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Conservation Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Conservation Labs is a technology company based in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. It develops smart water technology to help reduce water waste and detect leaks. Its non-invasive water monitor can be attached to any water pipe and integrates with an application to transmit data on water consumption, potential leaks, and appliance usage. This enables property owners and managers to monitor water use, identify conservation opportunities, and lower operating costs. The company's solutions focus on making water usage transparent and proactive, supporting efficient resource management and cost savings across residential and commercial built environments.

Farm Jenny

Seed Round in 2019
Farm Jenny LLC is an agricultural technology company based in Mars, Pennsylvania, specializing in wearable technology and sensor-based equipment for farm animals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing animal health and productivity, as well as ensuring handler safety and operator satisfaction, particularly for small to mid-sized farms. Farm Jenny's innovative products enable users to monitor the behavior and health of their animals through behavior-tracking wearables and strategically placed sensors across the farm. The company also offers a subscription service that uses machine learning and predictive analytics to provide real-time alerts and recommendations to farmers' smartphones, ultimately helping them to improve productivity and safeguard their livestock.

Apollo Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2019
Apollo Neuroscience, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that manufactures a clinically validated wearable wellness device designed to assist the body in recovering from chronic stress through gentle vibrations. Established in 2016, the company also offers an application that integrates neuroscience and machine learning to enhance heart rate variability, promoting improved routines for waking, focusing, unwinding, and engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. The product is marketed directly to consumers through online sales and is positioned as a wellness solution rather than a treatment for psychiatric disorders.

Yodel Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Yodel Labs is a developer of a mobile positioning platform focused on delivering highly accurate location services in the mobile device industry. The company specializes in an acoustic location processing system that provides centimeter-level accuracy for indoor positioning. By utilizing low-cost, energy-harvesting ultrasound beacons, Yodel Labs enables mobile application developers to create high-accuracy localization applications. This technology facilitates a seamless connection between the virtual and physical worlds, enhancing user experiences in various applications.

Panacea.Ag

Seed Round in 2019
Panacea.Ag is a technology company dedicated to fostering efficient, resilient, and sustainable local food ecosystems. Positioned at the intersection of local food production, greenhouse automation, and compliance tracking, the company aims to enhance food security through a holistic approach. Its mission centers on empowering local farmers to build healthy and prosperous communities via decentralized and nutrient-dense food production. Panacea.Ag employs a range of advanced technologies, including blockchain, machine learning, and intelligent market analytics, to support this vision. Central to its offerings is an intuitive cloud platform and mobile applications that facilitate operational optimization, pest monitoring, and data management for farmers, ultimately promoting sustainability in the agricultural sector.

CleanRobotics

Seed Round in 2019
CleanRobotics, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of TrashBot, an autonomous waste management system that enhances the recycling process. Utilizing robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, TrashBot effectively identifies and segregates sorting waste from recyclables. This innovative approach not only reduces waste hauling costs for businesses but also supports recycling plants by making recycling more affordable and efficient. The system incorporates cloud-connected technology, cameras, and sensors to scan materials, providing valuable data for recyclers and promoting sustainable waste management solutions to address ongoing environmental challenges.

Conservation Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Conservation Labs is a technology company based in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. It develops smart water technology to help reduce water waste and detect leaks. Its non-invasive water monitor can be attached to any water pipe and integrates with an application to transmit data on water consumption, potential leaks, and appliance usage. This enables property owners and managers to monitor water use, identify conservation opportunities, and lower operating costs. The company's solutions focus on making water usage transparent and proactive, supporting efficient resource management and cost savings across residential and commercial built environments.

Maven Machines

Seed Round in 2019
Maven Machines, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for the trucking, transportation, and logistics industries. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in California and Texas, the company creates Bluetooth headsets designed specifically for truck drivers. These headsets utilize a range of sensors to monitor the driver's condition, environment, and location, detecting signs of fatigue or distraction to help prevent accidents. Furthermore, Maven Machines offers a comprehensive mobile cloud platform that integrates telematics, dispatching, and driver safety features, enabling real-time tracking of drivers and assets. This platform leverages IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, and wireless communications to enhance fleet management, streamline compliance, and support intelligent decision-making, ultimately aiming to improve efficiency and safety within the industry.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2019
Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2018
Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Panacea.Ag

Seed Round in 2018
Panacea.Ag is a technology company dedicated to fostering efficient, resilient, and sustainable local food ecosystems. Positioned at the intersection of local food production, greenhouse automation, and compliance tracking, the company aims to enhance food security through a holistic approach. Its mission centers on empowering local farmers to build healthy and prosperous communities via decentralized and nutrient-dense food production. Panacea.Ag employs a range of advanced technologies, including blockchain, machine learning, and intelligent market analytics, to support this vision. Central to its offerings is an intuitive cloud platform and mobile applications that facilitate operational optimization, pest monitoring, and data management for farmers, ultimately promoting sustainability in the agricultural sector.

LifeWhere

Seed Round in 2018
LifeWhere, LLC is a software company that specializes in predictive analytics for the home service provider market, focusing on the health of home utility systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, LifeWhere offers a platform that utilizes IoT technology to monitor and diagnose HVAC system conditions. Their innovative LifePulse technology continuously tracks the health of utility machines, providing a home health dashboard that alerts service providers to potential issues before they escalate. This proactive approach enhances the efficiency of service operations by reducing the need for onsite diagnostics and improving repair response times. As of 2019, LifeWhere operates as a subsidiary of Resideo Technologies, Inc.

Inteligistics

Seed Round in 2018
Inteligistics provides cold chain and supply chain visibility software that tracks and monitors the shelf life of perishable commodities. The solution uses machine-to-machine low-power, portable and wireless sensors, along with passive RFID technologies, to collect real-time data. It integrates cloud-based communications gateways, portable readers, and controllers to deliver actionable information through a graphics dashboard and data analytics platform. The system aims to improve cool chain and supply chain performance by increasing product throughput, reducing power usage, optimizing labor, and improving inventory management. The platform enables visibility across the supply chain, enabling proactive alerts and process improvements, helping businesses maintain product quality and extend shelf life. Focused on perishable goods, the software supports efficient tracking, better decision making, and higher productivity, through automation and data-driven insights.

Apollo Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2018
Apollo Neuroscience, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that manufactures a clinically validated wearable wellness device designed to assist the body in recovering from chronic stress through gentle vibrations. Established in 2016, the company also offers an application that integrates neuroscience and machine learning to enhance heart rate variability, promoting improved routines for waking, focusing, unwinding, and engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. The product is marketed directly to consumers through online sales and is positioned as a wellness solution rather than a treatment for psychiatric disorders.

Wise Telemetry

Seed Round in 2018
Wise Telemetry, LLC is a provider of gas sensor systems designed for gas distributors to monitor real-time supply and usage data at customer sites. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a solution that automatically determines and communicates a gas cylinder's size, fill level, and usage rate without requiring user input or special programming. This capability enhances delivery route planning, usage tracking, and future demand predictions, allowing clients to optimize their operations and achieve cost savings. Wise Telemetry's technology is applicable across various sectors, including medical, manufacturing, energy, and construction. Originally known as BreatheWise, LLC, the company rebranded in May 2017 to reflect its focus on telemetry solutions.

EXGwear

Seed Round in 2018
EXGwear is a developer of wearable devices and artificial intelligence technology aimed at improving mental health and facilitating human-machine interactions. The company specializes in creating compact, brain-computer-interface-enabled wearable Internet of Things (IoT) devices that enable users to engage with assistive robotic systems. By utilizing brain wave signals, EXGwear's technology allows individuals to monitor their mental states, enhancing productivity and convenience in various applications.

Keeping Your Kids Safe

Seed Round in 2018
Keeping Your Kids Safe, LLC is a company based in Pearland, Texas, that specializes in the development of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems aimed at enhancing child safety during school transportation. Founded in 2014, the company provides an innovative platform that facilitates seamless communication and logistics coordination between schools and families. Its RFID systems are designed to send real-time alerts to teachers, administrators, and parents, ensuring that they are informed about their child's transportation status. This technology not only improves accountability and efficiency but also significantly reduces the risk of children being lost or left behind during transit. By prioritizing safety and communication, Keeping Your Kids Safe, LLC is committed to protecting children during their school journeys.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2018
Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Velocity Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Velocity Robotics, Inc. is a construction technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company develops and manufactures advanced construction workflow tools and automated positioning systems that leverage robotics and Internet of Things technology. Their products are designed to enhance precision and efficiency in various construction tasks, including on-site and prefabricated metal stud framing, decorative panel installation, and finish carpentry. By integrating automation and measurement capabilities, such as Bluetooth tape measures and smart miter saw fences, Velocity Robotics aims to eliminate human error, improve productivity, and reduce material waste in the commercial construction sector. Their innovative solutions enable project managers to track team performance and material utilization effectively, thereby streamlining workflows across the organization.

Farm Jenny

Seed Round in 2018
Farm Jenny LLC is an agricultural technology company based in Mars, Pennsylvania, specializing in wearable technology and sensor-based equipment for farm animals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing animal health and productivity, as well as ensuring handler safety and operator satisfaction, particularly for small to mid-sized farms. Farm Jenny's innovative products enable users to monitor the behavior and health of their animals through behavior-tracking wearables and strategically placed sensors across the farm. The company also offers a subscription service that uses machine learning and predictive analytics to provide real-time alerts and recommendations to farmers' smartphones, ultimately helping them to improve productivity and safeguard their livestock.

Maven Machines

Seed Round in 2018
Maven Machines, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for the trucking, transportation, and logistics industries. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in California and Texas, the company creates Bluetooth headsets designed specifically for truck drivers. These headsets utilize a range of sensors to monitor the driver's condition, environment, and location, detecting signs of fatigue or distraction to help prevent accidents. Furthermore, Maven Machines offers a comprehensive mobile cloud platform that integrates telematics, dispatching, and driver safety features, enabling real-time tracking of drivers and assets. This platform leverages IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, and wireless communications to enhance fleet management, streamline compliance, and support intelligent decision-making, ultimately aiming to improve efficiency and safety within the industry.

Hibersense

Seed Round in 2018
Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Anglr

Seed Round in 2017
Anglr is a company that operates within the sportfishing industry, leveraging technology to enhance the fishing experience. It offers a comprehensive fishing application that serves as a digital logbook, allowing anglers to track and record vital details of their fishing adventures, such as cast locations, bait used, weather conditions, and the number of catches. Alongside this application, Anglr provides a suite of connected Internet of Things devices that complement the app, creating a seamless ecosystem for users. This platform not only enables anglers to document their fishing stats and memories but also fosters a social network where they can share experiences, compare results, and prepare for future outings. Overall, Anglr aims to enrich the enjoyment of fishing by combining technology with the tradition of the sport.

LifeWhere

Seed Round in 2017
LifeWhere, LLC is a software company that specializes in predictive analytics for the home service provider market, focusing on the health of home utility systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, LifeWhere offers a platform that utilizes IoT technology to monitor and diagnose HVAC system conditions. Their innovative LifePulse technology continuously tracks the health of utility machines, providing a home health dashboard that alerts service providers to potential issues before they escalate. This proactive approach enhances the efficiency of service operations by reducing the need for onsite diagnostics and improving repair response times. As of 2019, LifeWhere operates as a subsidiary of Resideo Technologies, Inc.

Wise Telemetry

Convertible Note in 2017
Wise Telemetry, LLC is a provider of gas sensor systems designed for gas distributors to monitor real-time supply and usage data at customer sites. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a solution that automatically determines and communicates a gas cylinder's size, fill level, and usage rate without requiring user input or special programming. This capability enhances delivery route planning, usage tracking, and future demand predictions, allowing clients to optimize their operations and achieve cost savings. Wise Telemetry's technology is applicable across various sectors, including medical, manufacturing, energy, and construction. Originally known as BreatheWise, LLC, the company rebranded in May 2017 to reflect its focus on telemetry solutions.

Hibersense

Convertible Note in 2017
Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Anglr

Seed Round in 2017
Anglr is a company that operates within the sportfishing industry, leveraging technology to enhance the fishing experience. It offers a comprehensive fishing application that serves as a digital logbook, allowing anglers to track and record vital details of their fishing adventures, such as cast locations, bait used, weather conditions, and the number of catches. Alongside this application, Anglr provides a suite of connected Internet of Things devices that complement the app, creating a seamless ecosystem for users. This platform not only enables anglers to document their fishing stats and memories but also fosters a social network where they can share experiences, compare results, and prepare for future outings. Overall, Anglr aims to enrich the enjoyment of fishing by combining technology with the tradition of the sport.

Xogo

Convertible Note in 2017
Xogo develops a hardware and software platform that enables people with disabilities to control their technology experience. The platform connects a wide range of devices and inputs, including USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack interfaces, allowing users to operate cable boxes, smart home devices, video game consoles, and more in ways that suit their abilities and preferences. By integrating diverse devices, Xogo helps users maximize the functions of their devices and use technology on their terms.

Vigilant Technologies

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.

Meituan Bike

Series B in 2016
Meituan Bike, previously known as Mobike, is a Chinese bicycle-sharing service that operates a fully station-less model. Founded in January 2015 by Davis Wang Xiao Feng, Hu Wei Wei, and Xia Yi Ping, the company is headquartered in Beijing. Meituan Bike allows users to easily locate and rent bicycles through a mobile application, facilitating convenient transportation for short urban trips. The bicycles are equipped with smart locks and can be reserved via the app, offering a seamless user experience. In April 2018, the company was acquired by Meituan-Dianping for $2.7 billion and was rebranded as Meituan Bike in January 2019 as part of the integration process. The service has grown significantly since its inception, contributing to the development of urban mobility solutions in China.

SolePower

Convertible Note in 2016
SolePower develops connected work boots that power embedded sensors through a kinetic insole charger that harvests energy from walking. The system provides real-time location, status, and environmental data to improve safety and efficiency on industrial worksites, helping reduce incident rates and increase visibility for workflow optimization. Pilot units integrate GPS, Ultra Wideband, RFID, inertial measurement, Sub‑GHz RF, a thermocouple, Wi‑Fi, and an altimeter, with the aim of replacing multiple standalone wearables with a single self-charging platform. The company collaborates with SR Max and the US Army to advance safety footwear and related industrial applications.

Xogo

Convertible Note in 2016
Xogo develops a hardware and software platform that enables people with disabilities to control their technology experience. The platform connects a wide range of devices and inputs, including USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack interfaces, allowing users to operate cable boxes, smart home devices, video game consoles, and more in ways that suit their abilities and preferences. By integrating diverse devices, Xogo helps users maximize the functions of their devices and use technology on their terms.

Wise Telemetry

Seed Round in 2016
Wise Telemetry, LLC is a provider of gas sensor systems designed for gas distributors to monitor real-time supply and usage data at customer sites. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a solution that automatically determines and communicates a gas cylinder's size, fill level, and usage rate without requiring user input or special programming. This capability enhances delivery route planning, usage tracking, and future demand predictions, allowing clients to optimize their operations and achieve cost savings. Wise Telemetry's technology is applicable across various sectors, including medical, manufacturing, energy, and construction. Originally known as BreatheWise, LLC, the company rebranded in May 2017 to reflect its focus on telemetry solutions.

Maven Machines

Seed Round in 2015
Maven Machines, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for the trucking, transportation, and logistics industries. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in California and Texas, the company creates Bluetooth headsets designed specifically for truck drivers. These headsets utilize a range of sensors to monitor the driver's condition, environment, and location, detecting signs of fatigue or distraction to help prevent accidents. Furthermore, Maven Machines offers a comprehensive mobile cloud platform that integrates telematics, dispatching, and driver safety features, enabling real-time tracking of drivers and assets. This platform leverages IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, and wireless communications to enhance fleet management, streamline compliance, and support intelligent decision-making, ultimately aiming to improve efficiency and safety within the industry.

Hebi Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Hebi Robotics designs and supplies robotic technology to accelerate development and customization of robotic systems. The company develops intelligent, connected building blocks and robot kits, including arms, mobile bases, and walking robots, as well as modular sensors that use elastic actuators to control torque, position, and velocity. Its offerings combine hardware and software tools that enable engineers, researchers, and industrial integrators to control actuators at the joint level or as a synchronized system, delivering flexible, reconfigurable solutions that reduce development time and costs.

SolePower

Seed Round in 2015
SolePower develops connected work boots that power embedded sensors through a kinetic insole charger that harvests energy from walking. The system provides real-time location, status, and environmental data to improve safety and efficiency on industrial worksites, helping reduce incident rates and increase visibility for workflow optimization. Pilot units integrate GPS, Ultra Wideband, RFID, inertial measurement, Sub‑GHz RF, a thermocouple, Wi‑Fi, and an altimeter, with the aim of replacing multiple standalone wearables with a single self-charging platform. The company collaborates with SR Max and the US Army to advance safety footwear and related industrial applications.

Inteligistics

Convertible Note in 2015
Inteligistics provides cold chain and supply chain visibility software that tracks and monitors the shelf life of perishable commodities. The solution uses machine-to-machine low-power, portable and wireless sensors, along with passive RFID technologies, to collect real-time data. It integrates cloud-based communications gateways, portable readers, and controllers to deliver actionable information through a graphics dashboard and data analytics platform. The system aims to improve cool chain and supply chain performance by increasing product throughput, reducing power usage, optimizing labor, and improving inventory management. The platform enables visibility across the supply chain, enabling proactive alerts and process improvements, helping businesses maintain product quality and extend shelf life. Focused on perishable goods, the software supports efficient tracking, better decision making, and higher productivity, through automation and data-driven insights.

FreshTemp

Convertible Note in 2015
FreshTemp, LLC is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in temperature monitoring and alert systems for various sectors, including food service, transportation, healthcare, and industrial applications. The company provides a range of wireless temperature monitoring solutions, including Bluetooth food probes and data loggers, designed to automate the collection of temperature data during the production, transportation, and storage of temperature-sensitive products. FreshTemp's systems enable users to manage critical temperature measurements and adhere to food safety standards by accessing hazard analysis and critical control points. Additionally, the company offers a cloud-based monitoring and alert application that allows users to set temperature alerts for their sensors, ensuring compliance with food safety requirements. FreshTemp also operates an online store to further serve its customers. As of November 2016, FreshTemp operates as a subsidiary of Digi International Inc.

Inteligistics

Seed Round in 2014
Inteligistics provides cold chain and supply chain visibility software that tracks and monitors the shelf life of perishable commodities. The solution uses machine-to-machine low-power, portable and wireless sensors, along with passive RFID technologies, to collect real-time data. It integrates cloud-based communications gateways, portable readers, and controllers to deliver actionable information through a graphics dashboard and data analytics platform. The system aims to improve cool chain and supply chain performance by increasing product throughput, reducing power usage, optimizing labor, and improving inventory management. The platform enables visibility across the supply chain, enabling proactive alerts and process improvements, helping businesses maintain product quality and extend shelf life. Focused on perishable goods, the software supports efficient tracking, better decision making, and higher productivity, through automation and data-driven insights.

SolePower

Seed Round in 2013
SolePower develops connected work boots that power embedded sensors through a kinetic insole charger that harvests energy from walking. The system provides real-time location, status, and environmental data to improve safety and efficiency on industrial worksites, helping reduce incident rates and increase visibility for workflow optimization. Pilot units integrate GPS, Ultra Wideband, RFID, inertial measurement, Sub‑GHz RF, a thermocouple, Wi‑Fi, and an altimeter, with the aim of replacing multiple standalone wearables with a single self-charging platform. The company collaborates with SR Max and the US Army to advance safety footwear and related industrial applications.

Inteligistics

Seed Round in 2013
Inteligistics provides cold chain and supply chain visibility software that tracks and monitors the shelf life of perishable commodities. The solution uses machine-to-machine low-power, portable and wireless sensors, along with passive RFID technologies, to collect real-time data. It integrates cloud-based communications gateways, portable readers, and controllers to deliver actionable information through a graphics dashboard and data analytics platform. The system aims to improve cool chain and supply chain performance by increasing product throughput, reducing power usage, optimizing labor, and improving inventory management. The platform enables visibility across the supply chain, enabling proactive alerts and process improvements, helping businesses maintain product quality and extend shelf life. Focused on perishable goods, the software supports efficient tracking, better decision making, and higher productivity, through automation and data-driven insights.
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