99 Tartans

99 Tartans is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies, particularly those founded by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) alumni. The firm aims to foster a strong entrepreneurial community by providing capital and mentorship to startups with innovative solutions. ([99tartans.com](https://www.99tartans.com/about-us?utm_source=openai))

Operating under a syndicate model, 99 Tartans allows its members to invest individually in seed-stage companies, typically contributing between $5,000 and $150,000 per deal. The firm focuses on startups with at least one founder associated with CMU and seeks to invest in companies with demonstrated early product traction and a large, growing addressable market. ([99tartans.com](https://www.99tartans.com/investors?utm_source=openai))

Since its inception in May 2017, 99 Tartans has been managed by volunteer CMU alumni and students. As of August 2019, the firm had 141 members, with approximately one-third located in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and New York City, and the remaining members distributed across the United States. ([99tartans.com](https://www.99tartans.com/faq?utm_source=openai))