Rich Lunak

Rich Lunak is a Pittsburgh-based Micro VC and early-stage investor who primarily targets pre-seed and seed-stage. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Rich Lunak

Rich Lunak is a Pittsburgh-based Micro VC and early-stage investor who primarily targets pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups in Southwestern Pennsylvania, with a distinctive thesis focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices, and enterprise software. Under his leadership at Innovation Works, the region’s most active seed investor, he helped deploy over $113 million across 600+ companies, while also founding Riverfront Ventures to provide additional early-stage capital. Notable portfolio companies include Blue Belt Technologies (acquired for $275M), Ottomatika, Aethon, RE2 Robotics, and Thread, reflecting his focus on high-growth tech with strong IP and market barriers.

Rich Lunak at a glance

Role
President and Chief Executive Officer
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Communications & Networking, Energy & Clean Tech, Information Technology, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Medical Device, Software & Internet

Frequently asked about Rich Lunak

What does Rich Lunak invest in?
Rich Lunak at Rich Lunak (Angel) (Pittsburgh, PA, United States) — sector focus: Communications & Networking, Energy & Clean Tech, Information Technology, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Medical Device, Software & Internet.
How do I contact Rich Lunak?
Rich Lunak's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Rich Lunak based?
Rich Lunak is based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

This profile is part of the StartupFundraising investor database: focus, portfolio history, disclosed location and contact routes, refreshed as new filings and rounds are ingested. Founders use it to check fit before reaching out and to find investors in Pittsburgh.

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