Big Red Ventures - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Ithaca, NY, US
Founded
2001
Big Red Ventures is a student-run venture capital fund at Cornell University, focusing on early-stage investments in high-growth U.S. companies across various industries. The fund typically invests up to $25,000 in each portfolio company, operating as an evergreen fund that reinvests all proceeds. BRV's investment strategy targets seed and pre-seed rounds, with occasional participation in Series A and B rounds.
The fund leverages Cornell's extensive resources, providing portfolio companies access to expertise in engineering, technology, and medicine. BRV's team of MBA students offers business expertise to startups, adding value beyond capital investment. Notable portfolio companies include Aitia, ProofPilot, and Pacific Biosciences of California, demonstrating the fund's diverse investment interests across sectors.
Big Red Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies13
Current Portfolio Count13
Top Investment Stages
Seed8 (61.5%)
Pre-Seed2 (15.4%)
Series A2 (15.4%)
Series B1 (7.7%)
Stage Mix
Seed 62%Pre-Seed 15%Series A 15%Series B 8%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.