The judges’ table at Scarlet Pitch 2026

McGill Ventures

A student-run organization that puts McGill students in the room with investors and founders, and prepares them to become the next generation of venture leaders.

Scarlet Pitch 2026

Where we come from

Founded in 2020 by Aaron, Woo and Zach, McGill Ventures was born out of the idea to bring structure to venture- and startup-related activity at McGill University. What started as a small team of three has since grown into a 65+ student organization with a strong influence beyond our campus, carried forward by each cohort that builds on the work of the last.”

Aaron Anandji

Co-Founder & Member of the Board of Directors

McGill Ventures educates and connects students to the venture capital and startup ecosystem in Canada and beyond

With innovation accelerating across industries, global uncertainty rising and AI progressing at frightening speed, it has never mattered more to stay plugged into emerging innovation, build a multidisciplinary skill set and cultivate an antifragile mindset.

Venture capital and startups run on these qualities, and they will matter in whatever field you choose, from finance to engineering and everything in between.

What we believe

Every member signs on to the same three terms.

Meet the team

Term sheet

McGill Ventures
Company
McGill Ventures
Investor
You
Investment
Your time, curiosity and ambition
Return
The skills and network to back or build what comes next

  1. Innovation focus

    Members study the technologies and business models that could reshape whole industries, from AI and biotech to fintech and beyond.

  2. Learning and development

    Members build the skills to guide and mentor founders, with hands-on support through every stage of a company’s growth.

  3. Network building

    Members build relationships with investors, advisors and partners across major markets and emerging ecosystems.