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    PittsburghUpdated September 2026

    Top 15 Angel Investors in Pittsburgh (2026)

    Pittsburgh is home to 100 angel investors and VCs in the AngelBacked database. The most active — ranked below by number of disclosed portfolio investments — include Peter Erin, CFA, Gary Glausser and Larry Miller. Their portfolios concentrate in Health Care, Enterprise Software and Banking.

    1. 1
      Peter Erin, CFAVenture Capital Investment and Investor Relations at N/A
      116 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Mighty, Rapid Flow Technologies, Revitalize Energy, Carnegie Mellon University

      Health CareEnergyLife Science
    2. 2
      Gary GlausserCIO at N/A
      86 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Mighty, Rapid Flow Technologies, Carnegie Mellon University, RealX Ventures

      Health CareEnergyLife Science
    3. 3
      Larry MillerExecutive in Residence- Life Sciences at N/A
      86 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Mighty, Rapid Flow Technologies, Carnegie Mellon University, RealX Ventures

      Health CareEnergyLife Science
    4. 4
      Sean AmmiratiPartner at N/A
      62 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Modsy, Gem, 101 Edu, Protez Pharmaceuticals

      AdvertisingE-LearningMarketing Automation
    5. 5
      William GuttmanChairman, Co-founder
      46 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Rachio, Hologram, 15Five, Carnegie Mellon University

      AdvertisingLocal CommerceCustomer Service
    6. 6
      Craig FoosChief Executive Officer
      36 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Optimal Blue, The Professional Companies (TPC), Birchstreet Systems, United Allergy Services

      Health CareData IntegrationAccounting
    7. 7
      Hank SaffersteinChief Executive Officer
      35 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Quantum OPS, Caliber Infosolutions, Lipella Pharmaceuticals, StageMark

      Health CareWearablesDrug Discovery
    8. 8
      Jay KatarincicManaging Director and Co-Founder at N/A
      35 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: The Haley Enterprise, OnlineChoice, Thread, Amplifinity

      Health CareAutonomous VehiclesAccounting
    9. 9
      Zach MalonePartner at N/A
      35 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: The Haley Enterprise, OnlineChoice, Thread, Amplifinity

      Health CareEnterpriseAutonomous Vehicles
    10. 10
      Tom JonesManaging Director at N/A
      35 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: The Haley Enterprise, OnlineChoice, Thread, Amplifinity

      Health CareAutonomous VehiclesAccounting
    11. 11
      Mike StublerManaging Director and Co-Founder at N/A
      35 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: The Haley Enterprise, OnlineChoice, Thread, Amplifinity

      Health CareAutonomous VehiclesAccounting
    12. 12
      Diana Cugliari, MBAPresident/CEO/Managing Director for Accelerator Fund at N/A
      31 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Quantum OPS, Caliber Infosolutions, Lipella Pharmaceuticals, StageMark

      Health CareWearablesGenetics
    13. 13
      David RussellDirector of workplace solutions
      31 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Ledger Investing, Tamr, Limelight Health, Digital Guardian

      Health CareCybersecurityWomen Founded
    14. 14
      HUAXIA CHENInvestor Relations Manager at N/A
      28 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Shanpin, BOXFiSH Education, Shecare, Bochuangliandong

      Health CareTrainingE-commerce
    15. 15
      Chelsea MorrisVice President of Platform at N/A
      20 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Aclima, Ellevest, Angaza, KETOS

      Pollution ControlHealth CareTraining

    Methodology

    Investors are ranked by the number of disclosed portfolio investments recorded in the AngelBacked database of Pittsburgh-based angels, VCs, and family offices. Rankings refresh as new investments are disclosed. Portfolio counts reflect publicly known deals and may understate an investor's full activity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is the most active angel investor in Pittsburgh?

    Based on disclosed portfolio investments, Peter Erin, CFA (N/A) is the most active angel investor in Pittsburgh in our database, with 116 portfolio investments.

    How many angel investors are in Pittsburgh?

    AngelBacked's database includes 100 angel investors and VCs based in Pittsburgh. This page ranks the 15 most active by portfolio size.

    What sectors do Pittsburgh angel investors fund?

    The most common sectors among Pittsburgh's top angel investors are Health Care, Enterprise Software, Banking, Apps and Transportation.

    How do I contact angel investors in Pittsburgh?

    Each investor profile on AngelBacked includes verified contact details, portfolio companies, and sector focus. Warm introductions convert best, but a concise cold email referencing a relevant portfolio company also works — mention why your startup fits their investment pattern.

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