VCIC - Venture Capital Investment Competition

The Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) is the world's largest venture capital competition with 120+ universities competing globally. Run by UNC Kenan-Flagler, VCIC allows students to act as venture capitalists evaluating startups rather than as entrepreneurs pitching to investors. Teams of 5-6 MBA and undergraduate students role-play as VC firms managing a simulated $100MM investment pool, evaluating actual pitching startups, conducting due diligence, setting valuations, and preparing term sheets. The competition culminates in the Global Finals in Chapel Hill, where panel judges evaluate teams on their startup selection and investment strategy.

Designed for Students, Founders, Investors. The program is in person. Participation is generally cohort events only.

Student competitors must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program or within six months of graduating; MBA-track eligibility is master level or above, undergraduate track is bachelor level, and each school can send one team of five or six students.

Eligibility is limited to university students (undergraduate and MBA) who form teams of 5-6. The selection process is competitive and by invitation.

Participants gain real-world VC decision-making simulation, due diligence experience, valuation and term sheet development, networking opportunities, and exposure to venture capital firms, which can aid in career advancement in VC/PE.

The competition is held annually, with regional competitions leading to the Global Finals in Chapel Hill.

Participants gain practical VC investing experience, which enhances their career positioning in VC/PE and expands their networks in the venture capital industry.