Big Red Ventures
Student group · Cornell University · Ithaca
Big Red Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund run entirely by MBA and other graduate students at Cornell University.
About
Big Red Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Ithaca, founded in 2001. Operating as a student group with a team of 15, the evergreen fund is run entirely by MBA and other graduate students at Cornell University. Funded by donations, it targets U.S.-based high-growth companies across pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, while serving as a gateway to Cornell technologies through its Investor Network.
What they run
The organization hosts pitch nights, beginning its formal event programming in New York in 2026. With one total event recorded, their upcoming schedule features the NYC Pitch Night | BR Venture Fund (BRV) on November 5, 2026. This gathering in New York marks their initial focus on bringing founders and investors together through dedicated pitch formats.
Who attends
Attendees include founders of early-stage, high-growth startups operating across pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds. Because the fund is sector-agnostic, the audience spans entrepreneurs from all industries looking to present their businesses. Participants also include Cornell graduate student investors, members of their Investor Network, and individuals interested in emerging Cornell technologies and early-stage venture capital funding.
Upcoming events
- NYC Pitch Night | BR Venture Fund (BRV) — 2026-11-05 · New York