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Forging
the Future

Grow your business with funding connections support from successful founders

We can help

Achieve funding and
business milestones

Connect to major
customers

Find experts & make
key hires

Position & plan for
successful exit

You can see your success.
So can we.

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.

We founded 412 Venture Fund because when you’ve worked hard to build your tech and your team and have achieved initial success, the support you receive from investors should help you.

What we look for

Stage

Companies that have delivered their product to customers, including through trials and pilots, and are looking to grow their customer base.

Amount

Convertible security or equity rounds in which our initial investment of $250,000 to $1,000,000 will be meaningful.

Sector

Hardware and software companies, with a focus on the autonomy, robotics, AI, fintech, advanced materials, and healthcare IT sectors.

Location

Companies from across the country that either have a presence in, are linked to, or will benefit from establishing a connection to Pittsburgh.

What we look for

Stage

Companies that have product(s) in the market and that are looking to grow their customer base.

Rounds

Convertible security or equity rounds in which our total investment of up to $2,000,000 will be meaningful. We can lead, co-lead, or follow.

Sector

Technology and technology-enabled companies, with a focus on the AI/ML, B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, robotics, advanced materials, sensors, and healthcare sectors.

Location

Companies from across the country that can benefit from connecting to the 412 Venture Fund network or have an existing connection to the Pittsburgh region.

Our portfolio

vigilant technologies [exit]

Healthcare IT

Pennsylvania
Aquired by SWORD Health in 2021
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AM I A FIT?

You don't have to be an expert in all things leadership, operations, sales, marketing, HR, accounting, and funding to grow and successfully exit your company.

You just have to know who to call on for the right support when you need it. In order to do that, you need access to experts who have been there, done that as owners and operators—and come out on the other side. We’d love the opportunity to work together to achieve success, but first, we’ll need to make sure we’re the right fit for one another.

Here's how our process works:

Introduction

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Pitch

Following a 30-minute intro call to understand your business model, market/size, and traction, we’ll do an internal review to determine fit. Next is a 45-minute pitch and discussion meeting via Zoom that involves the whole team.

Evaluate

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Finalize

Following a 30-minute intro call to understand your business model, market/size, and traction, we’ll do an internal review to determine fit. Next is a 45-minute pitch and discussion meeting via Zoom that involves the whole team.

Visualize

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Grow

Following a 30-minute intro call to understand your business model, market/size, and traction, we’ll do an internal review to determine fit. Next is a 45-minute pitch and discussion meeting via Zoom that involves the whole team.

We get how it feels to face pivotal moments because we've faced them too.

We can help you turn the good thing you have into something great.

You’re a capable leader, able to secure the funding and support necessary to achieve success for your company. That’s why 412 Venture Fund will be more than just an investor. We will be a long-term trusted partner, sharing our expertise and networks and working with your team to overcome operational challenges. Whether it’s reviewing goals and strategy, recruiting talent, or providing input on negotiating agreements, we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and work side by side with you and your team.

When you have access not only to capital but to deep networks and the support of a partner who knows your industry, you can hit your funding and business milestones and grow as a founder and as a company.

Think you're a fit? Contact us today.

Think you're a fit? Contact us today.

Let's work together.

Stop going it alone—or being treated like a number by a large firm—and start receiving the funding, networks, and support you need to grow as a founder and as a business.