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Big Red Ventures (BRV)

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 83 out of 100

  • Generalist (firms only)
  • Seed
  • US
  • University fund
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Founded
2001
Check size
BRV typically invests up to $25,000 in U.S.-based high-growth companies across all industries.Source (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 17 September 2026

About

Big Red Ventures (BRV) is an early-stage venture capital fund operated entirely by a team of MBA students and other Graduate Students at Cornell University.

Investment approach

Thesis
We invest in early-stage companies and connect them with the resources and expertise at CornellSource (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
BRV invests in U.S.-based early-stage companies across all industries.
Investing status notes
BRV invests in U.S.-based early-stage companies across all industries.

Locations

Office
Ithaca
Office
New York City

Programs

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