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VCIC (Venture Capital Investment Competition)
The Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) is a global competition where university teams engage in venture capital activities, assessing startups and pitching investment strategies. It is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Overview
What VCIC (Venture Capital Investment Competition) does
What VCIC (Venture Capital Investment Competition) is
The Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) is a global competition where university teams engage in venture capital activities, assessing startups and pitching investment strategies. It is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 1998
- Approximate age
- About 28 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- March 5, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
VCIC (Venture Capital Investment Competition) as a community
Community overview
Founded in 1998 and based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, VCIC facilitates a unique competition that allows students to act as venture capitalists. Participants assess investment opportunities and pitch their strategies to a panel of judges, gaining valuable insights into the fundraising process. The competition not only enhances students' understanding of venture capital but also showcases startups from various regions, providing them with exposure to potential funding opportunities.
Community focus
VCIC focuses on experiential learning in venture capital through a competitive format. By engaging in due diligence and proposing investment strategies, student teams gain hands-on experience in the investment process. The organization aims to enhance students' understanding of venture capital while providing startups with insights into fundraising.
Member value
Members gain practical experience in venture capital, including assessing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and pitching strategies. The competition provides a platform for networking and learning about the fundraising process.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Global
Community activity
Events and activity
VCIC hosts annual competitions in various cities globally, where student teams compete by evaluating startups and presenting their investment strategies to judges.
Notable members
Notable startups that have participated in VCIC include MerQube, Mallard Bay, Upkid, Carketa, Surgicure Technologies, InfoBionic, and Innerlogic, many of which have secured significant funding.
Common questions
What to know about VCIC (Venture Capital Investment Competition)
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
March 5, 2026
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