Scarlet Pitch
After two consecutive sold-out years, McGill Ventures is excited to present Scarlet Pitch: MasterChef Edition!
Scarlet Pitch is our flagship, high-energy startup pitch event inspired by Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank. This is where Montreal’s most promising early-stage founders pitch their ventures live to a panel of venture capital investors and operators.
🔥 To turn up the heat, this year's edition also features a special “Spicy Round”, a rapid-fire twist where each founder has 60 seconds to pitch a food of their choice. It’s fast, fun, and a true test of creativity, storytelling, and persuasion.
🚀 Join 200+ students, founders, and VCs for a dynamic and ambitious evening! Founders will present their startups, defend their business models through live Q&A, and compete for the top spot in front of a highly engaged audience. Come watch them cook, pitch, and serve as innovation meets flavor on stage.
🫵 Whether you're curious about startups, looking to hear how investors actually think, or just want to experience the energy of a live pitch event, Scarlet Pitch is where innovation meets entertainment.
Come for the pitches. Stay for the spice! Free food and beverages will be served.
Event Schedule 🗓️
6:00 – 6:30 PM | Arrival, Opening & Judge Intros
Opening remarks, with an introduction to McGill Ventures, our event partners (BDC and Zú), and our lineup of judges
6:30 – 7:45 PM | Startup Pitches + Q&A
Four carefully selected startups will pitch their ventures in front of the judging panel of VCs and operators
7:45 – 8:00 PM | "Spicy Round": Food Pitches
Each founder has 60 seconds to pitch a food!
8:00 – 8:10 PM | Judges Deliberation
8:10 – 8:15 PM | Winner Announcement & Closing Remarks
8:15 – 9:00 PM | Networking
Open networking session with investors, startups, and students; Refreshments & sponsored special food will be provided