STARTUPS: INTAKE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

We help founders become investor-ready.

Free, hands-on consulting for early-stage founders. Growth Studio pairs you with trained student consultants who tailor the engagement to your needs then execute alongside you. Backed by the McGill Ventures network of funds and founder communities.

Growth Studio founders working together

WHO WE WORK WITH

Sector agnostic. Founder focused.

We partner with pre-seed and seed-stage companies led by curious, coachable founders seeking clarity in fundraising and growth strategy, from software to biotech.

Built to close the knowledge gap founders face in go-to-market strategy and VC fundraising. Engagements span four weeks minimum and can be customized to your needs.

OUR NETWORK

We live and breathe the startup world.

Growth Studio sits inside McGill Ventures' network of investors, accelerators, and founder communities.

HOW WE HELP

Eight ways we get founders investor-ready.

Industry, Market & Competitor Analysis
Fundraising & Capital Strategy
CRM & Investor Pipeline
Go-to-Market Strategy
Pitch Deck Development
Beta Tester Database and Interview Strategy
AI Adoption
Resource Access

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A customizable menu of support options to help you build traction and investor readiness.

This is just a starting point! Don't see what you need here? Reach out to us directly at hello.growthstudio@gmail.com

RECENT IMPACT

Market research, commercial strategy, and pitch-ready founders.

In Growth Studio's inaugural year, our consultants prepped AeroCellutions ahead of the 2026 BioDesign Challenge with commercial analysis and pitch refinement, and supported Waterloo-based MyPip (named top 100 AI startup in Canada) in its early growth work.

AeroCellutions team at the 2026 BioDesign Challenge
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2026 BIODESIGN CHALLENGE

APPLICATIONS FOR OUR FALL 2026 COHORT OPEN NOW

Let's build your next phase.

Every founder journey is unique, and the team at Growth Studio aims to tailor our work to maximize impact on each startup we partner with. We'd love to connect to explore how we can best support you based on your current stage and goals.

Fill out our startup intake form →

Questions about how the process works? Contact us directly at hello.growthstudio@gmail.com