Plaid Matrix Fund

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CMU Founder Applications

Carnegie Mellon founders building ambitious companies across computing, robotics, AI, and engineering are invited to apply for funding and partnership support.

About

Plaid Matrix Fund is a Carnegie Mellon University-backed seed and pre-seed venture fund investing in exceptional Carnegie Mellon founders across computing, robotics, AI, and engineering. Working closely with the CMU entrepreneurship ecosystem, including VentureBridge and the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, the fund partners with founders at the earliest stages of company formation to provide aligned capital, experienced guidance, and access to the broader venture ecosystem.

Solution

Plaid Matrix Fund offers three core pillars of support to Carnegie Mellon-affiliated founders:

Capital: Fast, founder-friendly seed and pre-seed investments typically ranging from $100K to $500K, deployed early and with conviction.
Partnership: Direct access to the General Partners and a trusted network of CMU alumni, operators, and investors, with hands-on support across product strategy, fundraising, hiring, and early go-to-market execution.
Access: High-quality introductions to investors, partners, and customers through deep connections across the national venture and technology ecosystem, particularly in San Francisco and New York.

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