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Innovation Works Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: July 2026

Innovation Works Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
142
Total Invested
$385.8M
Average Investment
$4.8M

Complete List of Innovation Works Portfolio Companies (142)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
1262BossSeries CUndisclosedShanghai, China
127LumiShield TechnologiesSeed$500KPittsburgh, United States
128Trusst BrandsSeed$50KPittsburgh, United States
129RoadBotics by MichelinSeries A$7.5MPittsburgh, United States
130Yodel LabsSeed$100KPittsburgh, United States
131Onward RoboticsSeries Unknown$20.0MPittsburgh, United States
132Velocity RoboticsSeed$140KPittsburgh, United States
133SolePowerSeed$150KPittsburgh, United States
134TravelWitsSeed$50KPittsburgh, United States
135CDL WarriorSeries A$1.0MPittsburgh, United States
AppsMobile AppsReal Estate

2Boss is a chinese mobile app for price inquiry in the real estate industry.

Shanghai, China
August 2019
Series C

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ManufacturingMining

LumiShield provides sustainable, cost-effective coating solutions for industry.

Pittsburgh, United States
July 2019
$500K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

FashionLingerie

Trusst Brands offers engineered bras designed purposely for the D+ woman.

Pittsburgh, United States
July 2019
$50K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsAutonomous VehiclesGovTechInfrastructureInternet of ThingsMapping ServicesPublic TransportationSaaSTransportation

RoadBotics by Michelin transforms your visual infrastructure data into meaningful maps using artificial intelligence.

Pittsburgh, United States
July 2019
$7.5M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Location Based ServicesMobile Devices

Yodel Labs' mission is to provide the most accurate location services in the mobile device industry.

Pittsburgh, United States
May 2019
$100K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Industrial AutomationMobileRobotics

Onward Robotics delivers automation technology that coordinates humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment.

Pittsburgh, United States
November 2018
$20.0M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ConstructionConsumer GoodsInternet of Things

Improving end-to-end construction workflow with the Internet of Tools

Pittsburgh, United States
August 2018
$140K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Industrial EngineeringMilitaryRemote SensingWearables

SolePower is open to industry partners in safety, IoT and defense to accelerate development.

Pittsburgh, United States
August 2018
$150K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business TravelLeisureTourismTravel

TravelWits is a travel tech startup that uses AI to find door to door itineraries optimized around business meeting times and locations

Pittsburgh, United States
June 2018
$50K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Developer ToolsInformation TechnologyLogisticsMobile

CDL Warrior is a mobile-first platform connecting truck drivers and fleet to the supply chain.

Pittsburgh, United States
April 2018
$1.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AdvertisingAppsBlogging PlatformsSocial Media

We're a full-time, in-house team of content writers, social media managers, & digital strategists ready to partner with your team or agency.

Pittsburgh, United States
January 2017
$2.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Information TechnologyInternetMobileRestaurants

NoWait connects consumers with casual dining restaurants for efficient dining experiences.

Pittsburgh, United States
August 2016
$8.0M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureCloud ManagementData Center AutomationDeveloper PlatformWeb Hosting

Containership is a Kubernetes based enterprise Containers-as-a-Service platform with supp

Pittsburgh, United States
April 2016
$2.4M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

FitnessmHealthSpeech Recognition

Voice-enabled technology for the Blind

Pittsburgh, United States
August 2015
$550K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BeautyCosmeticsE-CommerceSocial Media

FutureDerm is a global online destination for intelligent, fun Beauty Geeks. We explain the science behind beauty products and ingredients.

Pittsburgh, United States
May 2014
$141K
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device

NanoVision Diagnostics is commercializing a novel electro-optical cancer diagnostic system.

Kittanning, United States
January 2014
$1.5M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

E-CommerceFashionPersonalizationSoftware

Shoefitr provides a software solution that enables online footwear retailers to recommend shoe sizes for customers.

Pittsburgh, United States
October 2011
$1.2M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About Innovation Works

How many companies has Innovation Works invested in?

Innovation Works has invested in 142 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does Innovation Works invest in?

Innovation Works's top investment sectors include Apps, Mobile, Fashion, Internet of Things, Information Technology. The firm invests across 56 different industry categories.

What is Innovation Works's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Onward Robotics received $20.0M in a Series Unknown round. Innovation Works's total known invested capital is $385.8M.

What is the average investment size for Innovation Works?

Innovation Works's average investment size is $4.8M across its portfolio of 142 companies.

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