Riverfront Ventures

An early-stage venture capital firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Riverfront Ventures focuses on investing in high-growth technology companies with large market potential. As the venture capital arm of Innovation Works, one of the most active seed-stage investors in the country, Riverfront Ventures leverages its extensive network and resources to support startups in sectors such as software, life sciences, robotics, energy, IoT, and advanced materials. The firm co-invests with leading venture firms to help startups scale, providing guidance through funding, team building, and strategic partnerships.

Riverfront Ventures typically makes initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, with additional funds reserved for follow-on investments. The firm seeks to invest in companies with proven market fit, aiming to guide them through subsequent funding rounds and support their growth. By focusing on technology sectors with large market potential, Riverfront Ventures aims to drive Pittsburgh companies to succeed on a global stage.

Through its partnership with Innovation Works, Riverfront Ventures is deeply embedded in Pittsburgh's tech ecosystem, providing a suite of support services and connections to domain experts, serial entrepreneurs, potential customers, and more. This collaboration enables the firm to work with founders from inception to exit, showcasing the prowess of Pittsburgh entrepreneurs and contributing to the growth of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.