99 Tartans connects CMU alumni with investment opportunities in startups founded by CMU students, staff, and professors.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Founded
2017
99 Tartans is an investment group focused on supporting startups founded by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) students, staff, and professors. The firm primarily invests in seed and early-stage rounds, with a particular emphasis on companies leveraging CMU's technical expertise and intellectual property. Their investment strategy targets ventures with strong ties to the CMU ecosystem.
The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Duality, Gather AI, and Sila, spanning various sectors including AI, robotics, and fintech. 99 Tartans uniquely connects CMU alumni investors with promising CMU-affiliated startups, fostering a supportive network that leverages the university's technical DNA. This approach aims to provide both capital and valuable industry connections to portfolio companies.
99 Tartans - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
