Apply as a Founder

We invest $100K–$150K in seed-stage, U.S.-based companies with CMU ties. Deals are structured as SAFEs, convertible notes, or preferred stock.

What we look for
  • At least one founder with CMU ties
  • U.S.-based company
  • Raising a seed round of $500K–$1M
  • Existing lead investor preferred
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Join as an Investor

Open to all CMU alumni who are accredited investors. No membership fees from 99TAA. Invest deal-by-deal, starting at $5K per deal.

What you get
  • Access to vetted CMU-connected deals
  • Opt-in, deal-by-deal structure
  • No membership fees from 99TAA
  • 150+ alumni mentor network
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