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Rose Angels

Also known as: Sawmill Angel Network, Rose Angel Network

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Terre Haute, Indiana

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  • Takes equity
  • Currently active
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Equity

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Ongoing

Institution Wide

Last activity

2026-07-13

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Known startups and winners

Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.

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Alpha Trading Laboratories

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Student venture

Rose-Hulman student venture (Alexander Bradshaw); pitched to the Rose Angel Network at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.

ElectroWinds Midi Flute

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Student venture

Rose-Hulman student venture (Allyson Kogler); pitched to the Rose Angel Network at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.

Kalogon

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Program portfolio

Smart wheelchair-cushion medical device (Tim Balz '17); funded by the Rose Angels alumni angel network.

Oro Muscles

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Program portfolio

Muscle-activity data platform for athletes (Tanya Colonna '13); funded by the Rose Angels alumni angel network.

Ply Labs E-Moto

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Student venture

Electric-motorcycle startup (Adam Jirovec, Davis Rubel); pitched to the Rose Angel Network at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.

Unlayered

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Program portfolio

Multi-axis 3D printing venture (Philip Pounds, Alex Stedman); Rose Angels funded and winner of the 2026 William A. Kline Innovation Award.

Zernike Precision Optics

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Program portfolio

Custom aspheric-lens manufacturer founded 2025 (Elijah Johnson, Andrew Nichols, Evan O'Brien, Ryan Brown '25); Rose Angels funded.

Summary

The Rose Angels (also known as Sawmill Angel Network) is a group of independent alumni angel investors who fund seed and pre-seed startups within the Rose-Hulman community. Formed in 2021 by Rose-Hulman alumni, the network operates independently from the institute. Investment sizes range from $25,000 to $100,000. Startups must be sponsored by an Angel member to pitch, and each Angel decides individually whether to invest. Notable investments include Kalogon (Tim Balz), Oro Muscles (Tanya Colonna), Zernike Precision Optics, and Unlayered.

Key Details

  • Formed 2021 by Rose-Hulman alumni
  • Independent from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
  • Investment range: $25,000-$100,000
  • Stage: pre-seed and seed
  • Sponsorship model: startup must be sponsored by an Angel
  • Each Angel decides individually on investments
  • Website: roseangels.org
  • Christopher Piedmonte — Founder

Funding

  • $25,000-$100,000 per investment
  • Individual angels decide participation per deal