Text Box: Pittsburgh Equity Partners, LP (PEP) is a venture capital fund specifically formed to help grow the region’s most promising startups. The lack of venture capital for seed and early stage companies in the information technology and life sciences has long been recognized as a shortcoming in the region. That’s why, in 2006, a group of economic development organizations created a competition to select a seasoned manager to form a new early-stage venture fund. The principals of PEP – Stephen G. Robinson and Edward Engler – won this competition, and Pittsburgh Equity Partners was launched. PEP leverages deep community and industry relationships to uncover the best new opportunities in these high-growth sectors. Industry best practices and a rigorous deal analysis process are then applied across a diverse portfolio of investments to manage risk and drive results. PEP’s decades of entrepreneurial and investment expertise in combination with a collaborative approach fosters the development of great ideas and people to drive superior returns to investors as well as economic development for the region. Experienced Leadership The general partner of the Fund is Robinson & Engler, LLC composed of Stephen G. Robinson and Edward Engler, who are both seasoned business executives with a combined 45 years of experience in Western Pennsylvania business, financial and entrepreneurial communities. The Principals have significant experience in investing in and growing seed and early-stage companies, having served as executives of, or directors for, 16 companies over the last 22 years. Comprehensive Strategy Pittsburgh Equity Partners focuses on investing in early-stage information technology and life sciences industries. With each company selected, Pittsburgh Equity Partners typically serves as the lead investor aggregating investors and as the primary source of capital focused on this early-stage segment. Risk will be diversified by the investment of 10-15 seed and early–stage companies over the life of the fund. Unique Approach Pittsburgh Equity Partners has developed a rigorous deal analysis process and collaborative management approach that ensures the right investment in the right opportunity. Our analysis process assesses the balance of risk and reward inherent in each prospect using various business assessment approaches and due diligence resulting in a road map for execution. The road map details key value creation opportunities and the areas of highest risk to be addressed. The road map also provides guidance on the collaborative management needed and prioritizes the best opportunities by cost and value. The Right Return Pittsburgh Equity Partners’ path to success provides benefits for investors and the community alike. PEP’s focus on early-stage companies which traditionally have higher rates of return, coupled with solid experience and portfolio diversification provides investors with a sound investment strategy. All of this leads to a number of exciting regional growth opportunities including new platform companies, high-paying jobs, talent retention and recruitment, and ultimately a brighter, more vibrant future for our community.

Leveraging decades of investment and entrepreneurial experience to create value from exceptional people and ideas.

 

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6507 Wilkins Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412)265-1325

http://www.pghpep.com

E-mail: info@pghpep.com

 

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