About the Rines Fund

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The Rines Angel Fund is a highly selective year-long four credit course at the University of New Hampshire; students must successfully complete an arduous application and interview process to be accepted into the Fund as an associate.

The Fund was established thanks to a contribution made by UNH Emeritus S. Melvin "Mel" Rines '47. Early-stage companies are invited to pitch to the Fund for seed capital along with high-quality due diligence regardless of investment. Student associates are versed in angel and venture capital investment strategies through a balance of angel investing research conducted at the Center for Venture Research, deal flow generated from actual companies seeking seed funding.


Early-stage companies are invited to pitch to the Fund for seed capital along with high-quality due diligence regardless of investment. Student associates are versed in angel and venture capital investment strategies through a balance of angel investing research conducted at the Center for Venture Research, deal flow generated from actual companies seeking seed funding.


Membership in the Fund helps undergraduate students at UNH: