AlphaLab
Overview
AlphaLab is a nationally-ranked startup accelerator based in Pittsburgh, PA, founded in 2008. It is a program of Innovation Works, one of the most active seed-stage investors in the U.S. AlphaLab provides early-stage technology companies with capital, mentorship, and a structured program to help them grow. It operates several specialized tracks, including AlphaLab Software, AlphaLab Gear (for hardware, established 2013), AlphaLab Health (for life sciences, established 2020 in partnership with Allegheny Health Network), and the Robotics Factory. The accelerator invests up to $100,000 in participating companies in exchange for 2% equity.
Portfolio Companies
51
Website
alphalab.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation Bio | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| The Zebra | May 2012 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Gridwise | Feb 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Super Powers Mobility | Jan 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Admirra | Jul 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is AlphaLab based?
AlphaLab is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
When was AlphaLab founded?
Founding year information for AlphaLab is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does AlphaLab have?
AlphaLab has 51 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in AlphaLab's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Formation Bio, The Zebra, Gridwise, Super Powers Mobility, Admirra.
What was AlphaLab's most recent investment shown here?
AlphaLab's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Super Powers Mobility in 2026.
What sectors does AlphaLab focus on?
AlphaLab focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does AlphaLab focus on?
AlphaLab typically invests at the Early stage.