Our Mission
Each year, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) produces some of the world’s most ambitious founders. They are builders tackling complex problems with breakthrough technologies. From cutting-edge research in campus labs to bold ideas emerging from its global alumni network, dozens of new ventures are launched annually, each with the potential to shape the future. These companies are more than startups, they are part of the CMU community.
99 Tartans Alumni Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting CMU entrepreneurs as they build and scale companies across industries.
Our mission is to partner with the highest-potential early-stage ventures from the CMU ecosystem and accelerate their growth through access to a network of alumni angel investors, strategic guidance and mentorship, and a deep bench of fellow alumni founders, operators, and builders.
We unite CMU alumni to support the next generation of CMU-built companies, helping founders move faster, scale smarter, and win.
Whether you’re building or investing, join the 99 Tartans Alumni Angels community and help shape the future of innovation at Carnegie Mellon and beyond.
Backing CMU Startups
99 Tartans Alumni Angels is run by volunteer alumni and students with a goal of supporting CMU entrepreneurs.
If you’re a startup founder based out of Pittsburgh, San Francisco, or anywhere else in the US, our goal is to help you gain access to a network of fellow alumni that want to see you succeed. Some of our members may wish to help mentor you as you launch and grow your startup, while others may look to invest in your startup.
For those looking to invest in CMU startups, our organization operates using an angel syndicate model, enabling CMU alumni to pool their capital together and financially back CMU startups with early-stage financing. All members conduct their own due diligence and make their own investment decisions. 99 Tartans Alumni Angels does not make investments on behalf of the nonprofit nor any of its members. For more information, please contact us.
