VC firm
412 Venture Fund
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
- Check size
- $250K to $1MSource (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 18 September 2026
About
We’re former entrepreneurs and operators who have grown successful companies with ties to autonomy, robotics, AI, advanced materials, healthcare IT, and other leading industries in the Pittsburgh region.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- A network of entrepreneurs with ties to the Pittsburgh region, we have started, funded, grown, and exited multiple companies. We founded 412 Venture Fund to help reshape the venture capital ecosystem in our region and beyond, and we’re paving the way for the best startups to bring economic success, social change, employment, and rapid growth to our region.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Leads rounds
- Sometimes
- Lead policy
- We can lead, co-lead, or follow.
- Eligibility
- Companies from across the country that either have a presence in, are linked to, or will benefit from establishing a connection to Pittsburgh.
- Traction requirement
- Companies that have delivered their product to customers, including through trials and pilots, and are looking to grow their customer base.