Pittsburgh’s Startup Moment
Welcome back to #FreeDatasetFriday! This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Pittsburgh’s startup scene. We’ve compiled 200 Pittsburgh-based startups, from scrappy seed-stage ventures to scaling success stories. Our dataset features information about founders, founding years, funding histories, investors, industry focuses, and more.
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Pittsburgh startups on the rise
Fueled by world-class research and deep industry partnerships, Pittsburgh’s startup scene is on the rise. CMU spin-out Skild AI has raised $300 M to build a general-purpose AI “brain” that lets robots autonomously tackle diverse tasks, from construction inspection to healthcare assistance. And Abridge secured $250 M to power an AI platform that turns patient–clinician conversations into real-time, structured clinical notes. These success stories highlight how local talent and institutional support combine to drive innovation in the region.
The industries where Pittsburgh accels
A closer look at the industries represented among these startups reveals several trends. Many companies are operating in AI and robotics which is no surprise for a city home to Carnegie Mellon University, a global leader in computer science and robotics research. There’s also significant activity in healthcare, biotech, and life sciences, leveraging UPMC’s world-class medical infrastructure and the University of Pittsburgh’s robust research capabilities. Another notable pattern is the emergence of industrial and manufacturing startups, a sector strengthened by Pittsburgh’s deep-rooted industrial heritage.
The power of Gumbo
This dataset was compiled using Gumbo’s platform, which uses AI web-browsing agents to build custom spreadsheets based on user queries.