About AlphaLab Gear
AlphaLab Gear, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2013, is based in Pittsburgh, United States. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 56 startups in sectors like High Tech, Retail. As of Apr 2026, AlphaLab Gear has witnessed 4 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Beanstack, Forest Devices and Arieca. The program primarily supports Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Rorus on Jun 02, 2015.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2013
Location
Pittsburgh, United States
Portfolio Companies
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
AlphaLab Gear's List of Top Investments
AlphaLab Gear has a portfolio of 56 companies. Their most notable investments include Beanstack and Forest Devices.Their portfolio spans across United States and Argentina. They have invested in High Tech, Retail, HealthTech and 21 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by AlphaLab Gear:1. Beanstack
Provider of SaaS and app-based library management solutions. Readers can showcase favorite books, log reading, track duration of reading, set goals, earn incentives for programs, join various communities, and more. Its features support customization of a website, reading recommendations, member signups, awards, and various reporting & analytics features. Its app is available for Android devices.
Key facts about Beanstack
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Arlington (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $3.3M
- Employee Count: 34 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: AT&T, Center for Innovative Technology and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 18, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of a stroke screening device for medical personnel in outpatient clinics. It is a simplified EKG machine and takes about a minute and works as a first response tool, but it doesn’t replace a CT scan. The device is applicable for urgent care, hospital, ambulance care, and emergency room.
Key facts about Forest Devices
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $6.33M
- Employee Count: 7 as on Jul 08, 2024
- Investors: Dorm Room Fund, Elevate Capital and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 17, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Arieca
Key facts about Arieca
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.81M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Innovation Works, BREW Capital and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Nov 05, 2024, $*****
Maven is the premier operating system of the transportation industry. By utilizing machine learning/AI and data analytics, Maven provides fleets with real-time, automated dispatch, driver workflows, and 1-click route planning and optimization. Maven’s mission-critical enterprise software and mobile apps function as a unified system that is cloud-based and designed to fulfill a company’s unique and specific needs. Its suite of products includes Maven Dispatch, Maven Inbound, Maven Workflow, Maven Fleet, and Maven ELD, all of which increase productivity, safety, and profitability. Maven partners with transportation companies to enable them to move into the future with products that produce measurable results. Maven works with notable companies such as GLS Canada, Daylight Transport, and Modern Transportation.
Key facts about Maven Machines
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $14.9M
- Employee Count: 57 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Riverfront Ventures, Allos Ventures and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 14, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. Module
Module is a manufacturer of modular residential houses. The company offers multiple models of prefabricated houses such as Nook, Haven, MoonLighter, and DUO. The company evaluates lands and build houses accordingly.
Key facts about Module
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $620K
- Employee Count: 38 as on Jan 07, 2026
- Investors: Techstars, Innovation Works and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 21, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
AlphaLab Gear's Investments by Stage
AlphaLab Gear has made 1 investment in Seed stage.AlphaLab Gear's Investments by Sector
AlphaLab Gear has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Environment Tech, High Tech and Sustainability Tech. Notably, it has invested in 42 Tech companies, 29 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 22 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 21 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Environment Tech | 1 |
High Tech | 1 |
Sustainability Tech | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
AlphaLab Gear's Investments by Geography
AlphaLab Gear has made most investments in United States (1).AlphaLab Gear's recent investments
AlphaLab Gear has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by AlphaLab Gear:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 02, 2015 | United States | Seed | 6791 | - |
Acquired companies in AlphaLab Gear's Portfolio
4 companies from AlphaLab Gear's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Identified Tech in Oct 2021 by Alpine 4.Here are AlphaLab Gear's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2021 | - | - | 4190 | |
Oct 05, 2021 | - | - | 4816 | |
Apr 14, 2021 | - | - | 3843 | |
Nov 02, 2016 | - | - | 6830 |
Co-investors of AlphaLab Gear
Over the past 11 years, 2 investors have co-invested in AlphaLab Gear's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before AlphaLab Gear: Carnegie Mellon University has invested before AlphaLab Gear.
- Invested after AlphaLab Gear: FOUNDER.org (1 company) is the only investor which has invested in AlphaLab Gear's portfolio after their investments.
