Gorges Ventures

Gorges Ventures operates as a closed, invite-only investment club specifically for the Cornell MBA community. The club focuses on investing in top venture capital-backed companies that are founded or led by Cornell University students, particularly those from the classes of 2024 and 2025. The business model revolves around pooling resources from accredited investors within the Cornell MBA network to support promising startups. Gorges Ventures is not officially sponsored or endorsed by Cornell University, but it leverages the strong connections within the Cornell ecosystem to identify and support high-potential ventures. The club is led by Cornell MBAs who are responsible for operations, sourcing, and fundraising efforts. By uniting the Cornell MBA community with founders across the ecosystem, Gorges Ventures aims to create a collaborative environment for investment and growth. The club generates revenue through investment returns from the startups it supports. Keywords: investment, Cornell MBA, venture capital, startups, accredited investors, Cornell students, closed club, fundraising, operations, sourcing.