Big Red Ventures
Venture capitalIthaca · Pre-Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
BR Venture Fund invests in U.S.-based early-stage companies across all industries. As a student-managed fund tied to Cornell, it offers portfolio companies access to Cornell's academic departments in engineering, technology, and medicine, along with a network of subject-matter experts. Its team of full-time MBA students brings business expertise spanning consulting, investment banking, venture capital, medicine, and law, while Cornell Tech connects companies to computer scientists, data scientists, and hardware specialists.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCompany BRV worked with since its inception and invested in (referenced via testimonial from its CEO).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Big Red Ventures invest at?
- Big Red Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Big Red Ventures's typical check size?
- Big Red Ventures typically writes checks of $25K.
- What sectors does Big Red Ventures focus on?
- Big Red Ventures focuses on Biotech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Medical Devices, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Big Red Ventures located?
- Big Red Ventures is headquartered in Ithaca, US.
- Does Big Red Ventures lead rounds?
- Big Red Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelInterview with Aakash Jain, Associate Partner at VU Venture Partners
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BRV Interview with Mac Conwell, Partner at RareBreed Ventures
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BRV Interview with Jonathan Kroll, Venture Partner at RareBreed Ventures
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BRV Interview with Amit Sridharan, Founding GP @ First Rays Venture Partners
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BRV Interview with Sophie Liao from Oyster Ventures
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BRV Interview with Jeremy Harper from ERA
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