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Mountain State Capital

North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh

Description

Mountain State Capital is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based venture capital firm established in 2002, specializing in early-stage technology companies. The firm primarily targets innovative startups within the software, SaaS, healthcare IT, FinTech, e-commerce, and digital media sectors. With a strategic focus on the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, Mountain State Capital also demonstrates flexibility to invest in promising opportunities across other geographies.

The firm's investment strategy centers on providing crucial seed and Series A funding to nascent companies. Mountain State Capital typically deploys initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000, as stated on their official website, aiming to support companies through their critical early growth phases. Beyond the initial capital, they are prepared to make follow-on investments to further support the scaling and development of their portfolio companies.

Mountain State Capital has demonstrated consistent activity in the venture landscape, having made over 30 investments to date, according to public data. The firm has successfully raised multiple funds, including Mountain State Capital Fund III, which was reported to be targeting $25 million in commitments. This capital enables them to maintain their active investment pace and continue backing promising technological innovations. Their approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, leveraging their experience to guide founders through the challenges of building and scaling a startup.

Investor Profile

Mountain State Capital has backed more than 31 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Medical Device.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (39%)
  • Series A (26%)
  • Convertible Note (26%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Corporate Round (3%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Medical Device
  • Biotechnology
  • Mobile Apps
  • Industrial
  • Internet
  • Medical
  • 3d Printing
  • Apps
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Mountain State Capital frequently co-invest with?

Switch Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
AK
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 3
QC
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 2
Beni VC
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 3
S
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 2
Reinforced Ventures
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 2
412 Venture Fund
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 3
Innovation Works
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 5
Riverfront Ventures
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Mountain State Capital often collaborate with?

LV
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Shared Deals: 1
SH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
TS
North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Mountain State Capital?

NANOCHON

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Nanochon is a medical device company that specializes in 3D printing and nanomaterial to treat joint damages.

3D PrintingBiotechnologyMedical Device
SeedMay 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Avisi Technologies

Redwood City, California, United States

Avisi Technologies develops a nanotechnology-enabled defense against blindness from glaucoma.

Health CareMedical DeviceNanotechnology
SeedOct 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,334,000
Aspinity

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Aspinity offers neuromorphic all-analog integrated circuit technology that can replicate the functionality of digital signal processors.

BatteryEnergy StorageIndustrialSemiconductor
Series BSep 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
InspectionGo

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

InspectionGo is a home inspector company providing a variety of services to help inspection companies.

ConsultingHome ServicesManagement Consulting
Series AJul 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Gridwise

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

The leading business app for on-demand workers

AppsBig DataCar SharingDeliveryMobile AppsSharing EconomyTransportation
Series AMay 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,700,000
Arieca

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Arieca manufactures and distributes a thermally conductive rubber composite.

Advanced MaterialsIndustrialManufacturing
Series AMay 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
CAIRA Surgical

New York, New York, United States

CAIRA Surgical is a medical software and technology company on a mission to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes in orthopedic care.

Health CareMedical DeviceProductivity ToolsSoftware
SeedJan 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Arieca

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Arieca manufactures and distributes a thermally conductive rubber composite.

Advanced MaterialsIndustrialManufacturing
Convertible NoteMar 9, 2021
UpContent

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

UpContent is a content discovery tool that helps you drive new, more meaningful conversations.

CommunitiesDigital EntertainmentInternet
Convertible NoteJan 27, 2021
Meter Feeder

Braddock, Pennsylvania, United States

Meter Feeder provides a low cost parking payment and enforcement solution for individuals and small to mid-sized government agencies.

Mobile PaymentsParkingSmart Cities
Convertible NoteNov 12, 2020