PEVC THESIS pitch competition

Oct 29th, 2025 4:15-5:15PM @ Kellogg global hub

Designed to mirror how real investors develop and defend ideas. Ready to think like a professional investor and compete for serious prizes?

Interested in participating?

🎯 📅Competition structure

The competition unfolds in three exciting rounds, can be PE or a VC investment thesis:

Round 1 – Thesis Abstract, Due Sept 29

·       Submit your team details, a concise thesis pitch, and example companies via form submission

Round 2 – Full Thesis Memo

·       Selected teams expand their ideas into a up to 5-page memo with data, market sizing, and risk analysis

Round 3 – Live Presentation, at the conference on Oct 29th

·       Finalists pitch to a panel of alumni judges during the PEVC Conference

🏆 Prizes

·       1st Place: $1,000 per category

·       2nd Place: $500 per category

Total Prize Pool: $3,000

👥 TEAM DETAILS

Team Size: Solo competitors welcome OR teams up to 4 member’s max

Eligibility: Open to ALL Northwestern University students across every program

Cross-Program Teams: Absolutely encouraged! Mix and match across different schools/programs

🤝 TEAM FORMATION –

Looking for teammates or want to join an existing team? We've got you covered! Use this sheet to find your team.

📩 Ready to submit your Round 1 entry?
Apply Here

For more information, reach out to Ealie Akiva Elnir or Mason Ezell