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 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. Founded in 2018 and located in McMurray, Pennsylvania, the organization provides resources and support to help women confidently navigate their job search processes. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by women in the workforce, the network aims to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to take control of their career journeys and achieve their professional goals.

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. Founded in 2018 and located in McMurray, Pennsylvania, the organization provides resources and support to help women confidently navigate their job search processes. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by women in the workforce, the network aims to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to take control of their career journeys and achieve their professional goals.

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. Founded in 2018 and located in McMurray, Pennsylvania, the organization provides resources and support to help women confidently navigate their job search processes. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by women in the workforce, the network aims to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to take control of their career journeys and achieve their professional goals.

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.
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