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For six straight years, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) team from the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) has reigned supreme at the Canadian Finals in Halifax, showcasing an unparalleled ability to think like top-tier investors. The team has continued this trend placing second at the Global Finals in North Carolina, defeating some of the world’s best business schools—including Berkeley, Georgetown, Miami University, US Air Force Academy, Trinity College from Ireland and a close defeat by Dartmouth.

This represents a great achievement for both SAF and the student team as their finish is the highest ranking achieved by an international team in the VCIC Global competition's 27 year history.  

The VCIC isn’t just a pitch competition—it’s a test of venture capital expertise. Unlike traditional startup competitions where entrepreneurs pitch to investors, VCIC flips the script: Students play the role of venture capitalists, evaluating real startups, conducting due diligence and negotiating investment deals. This intense, fast-paced competition simulates the real-world venture capital process, pushing students to think critically and act decisively under pressure. 

This year’s team consists of six talented members from different SAF programs. Representing Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) are Ansh, Joel, John and Nolan, Quynh-Anh from Biotech/CPA and Rachel from Computing and Financial Management (CFM).