文章盘点匹兹堡的三家领先风投机构:US Innovative Technology Fund、Black Tech Nation Ventures 和 Mountain State Capital。
Pittsburgh is proving to be a strong city for founders looking for capital. Local firms like Mountain State Capital and US Innovative Technology Fund have been busy, making around 30 and over 25 investments respectively.
With several active investors in the area, the main task is finding the one that fits your company. We've done the research to point you in the right direction.
Below is our list of the best 3 VC firms in Pittsburgh.
Failory's Top 3 Picks
Supporting companies from early to growth stages, US Innovative Technology Fund invests in technology with both commercial and defense applications. They focus on building a portfolio in sectors like artificial intelligence, logistics, space, and next-generation computing.
Year Founded2022 FoundersThomas Tull Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments27 (15 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 Contactinfo@usitfund.comWith a $50M fund, Black Tech Nation Ventures backs diverse founders at the early stage to help build wealth within underrepresented communities. The majority Black-owned firm invests in startups across enterprise software, healthcare, climate tech, fintech, and marketplaces.
Year Founded2021 FoundersDavid Motley, Kelauni Jasmyn, Sean Sebastian Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments12 (3 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits— Contactinfo@btn.vc / 412-259-3637Mountain State Capital provides early-stage risk capital to technology companies, focusing on high-growth startups in the Appalachian region and other underserved markets. The firm supports founders in B2B SaaS, marketplaces, and e-commerce with capital, connections, and coaching to help them grow.
Year Founded2018 FoundersMatt Harbaugh, Mike Green Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, SeedNº of Investments30 (3 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits— Contactinfo@mountainstatecapital.com / (304) 594-2553