Sawmill Angels

Sawmill Angels is a venture capital fund focused on pre-seed and seed-stage startups. Founded in 2021 by a close-knit group of Rose-Hulman alumni, Sawmill Angels is a group that seeks to give back to the Rose-Hulman community by encouraging and investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovations. Our mission is to educate, support, and fund entrepreneurs with Rose-Hulman roots. Through our mentorship and investments, we hope to positively impact the success of entrepreneurs and their innovative companies. To give entrepreneurs the best shot at success, we’ve defined a specific process for Sawmill Angel funding. After a startup applies to pitch the Rose Angels, the information will be reviewed and vetted by our investment committee. If the committee approves the startup, the information is sent to the Angels for review. To pitch in front of the Angels, the startup must be sponsored by an Angel and the sponsor will work closely with the entrepreneur to ensure their pitch is ready for the group. We hold pitch meetings for ventures that have been sponsored, vetted, and reviewed by an Angel. After the pitch, it is up to each Angel to decide if they want to move forward with the investment. Each Angel decides which investments they want to make - there’s no requirement for an Angel to invest in any particular deal.