Scottie Ventures
Carnegie Mellon's venture capital club.
Our program
What we do.
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A weekly curriculum, open to every analyst
Weekly sessions each fall on the fundamentals of venture capital, open to every analyst and capped by a mock pitch and live term-sheet negotiation.
- Open to all analysts each fall
- Weekly lectures, homework & guest speakers
- Mock startup pitch + negotiation simulation
Our mission
To introduce Carnegie Mellon students to the world of venture capital, giving them the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and network needed to be successful in the industry.
Timeline
A year at Scottie Ventures.
- Fall
Education, open to all analysts
Weekly sessions on the fundamentals of venture capital.
- Fall
Internal Competition & VCIC
Analysts compete internally, then represent CMU at VCIC.
- End of fall
Internship offers
Top analysts are offered internships with our partner firms.
- Spring
Internships
Real deal work in Pittsburgh, NYC, and San Francisco.
- Beyond
Stay involved
Continue as an industry associate, on the board, or in Portfolio Ops.
Portfolio Operations
Our sourcing arm connects CMU founders with the venture funds we partner with. No fees, no equity.
- 01Source3 channels across CMU
- 02DiligenceAnalyst-built profiles
- 03RouteCurated memos to VCs
- 04HandoffWarm founder intros
Research
Industry sectors.
Healthcare & Biotech
Therapeutics, devices, and care delivery.
Consumer / Enterprise AI
Applied AI across software markets.
Engineering & Energy
Hard tech, climate, and sustainability.
IS / Data Management
Infrastructure, data, and platforms.
Join Scottie Ventures.
Analyst recruiting opens each September. No finance background required.
4765 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 · scottieventures@cmu.edu
