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After a national search that drew a reported 135 applicants, Innovation Works promoted its chief investment officer to the role of president and CEO.
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A Pittsburgh startup uses an algae-based air purifier to reduce carbon dioxide indoors. At elevated levels, the chemical compound is associated with symptoms like headache, fatigue, and dizziness.
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Direct investment in local tech startups dropped by almost 50% in the last three months after peaking earlier in the year. But startup funding in southwestern Pennsylvania is still higher than a year ago.
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The research group Startup Genome puts Pittsburgh at No. 13 on its list of emerging startup ecosystems, up from No. 23 last year. The improvement stems primarily from big exits at companies with strong local ties.
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Female founders attract a tiny fraction of the venture capital raised by male entrepreneurs. But local business incubator Ascender and New York-based venture group Chloe Capital will host a funding pitch event in East Liberty Wednesday that will feature women-led companies.
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While manufacturing defines much of southwestern Pennsylvania's history, the sector continues to evolve toward a digital and automated future. If the region is to capitalize on this shift, its startups and legacy factories will need to work together to develop new products and processes, said the new managing director of the AlphaLab Gear startup accelerator, Mike Formica.
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A new group, called Better Work Ventures, has launched a startup studio in Pittsburgh. It plans to invest in early-stage entrepreneurs who have yet to test their ideas.
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Pittsburgh is a promising region for emerging startup companies. That’s according to a new report which ranked Pittsburgh 23rd in its list of the top 100 emerging cities for startups worldwide.
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Entrepreneurs and start-ups need room to grow, but office space can be expensive and leases require commitment would-be business owners aren't always…
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A new report finds that Pittsburgh tech companies received $687 million in investments in 2017, which is the highest for a single year in the past…