VC Arena – The Apex Investor Challenge
By Shivaji College, University of Delhi
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Step into the shoes of an early-stage fund manager in this high-stakes investment simulation by SPADE, Shivaji College, featuring a ₹7,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹7,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 22 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Shivaji College, University of Delhi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
VC Arena – The Apex Investor Challenge, organized by SPADE at Shivaji College, University of Delhi, is a high-stakes investment simulation designed to challenge aspiring fund managers. Participants will navigate market uncertainties, decode complex financial signals, manage crises, and strategically outmanoeuvre rival funds to emerge as the sharpest investor.
Who Should Apply This challenge is ideal for students with a keen interest in finance, venture capital, and strategic decision-making. Teams of 1 to 4 members are invited to test their analytical and decision-making skills in a competitive environment.
Tracks / Themes The competition revolves around core themes of company evaluation, capital allocation, crisis management, and strategic competition within the venture capital landscape. It emphasizes decision-making under pressure and strategic thinking.
Format & Timeline The event is a single-day, multi-round competition held physically at Peshwa Bajirao Sabhagar, Shivaji College, on April 22nd, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. It features three intense rounds:
- Round 1 – Allocation Phase: Analyze company profiles, select 4 out of 6 companies, and allocate a ₹150 crore corpus.
- Round 2 – Crisis Shock Phase: Decide which 2 companies to save and which 2 to sacrifice while handling crisis scenarios.
- Round 3 – Sabotage Phase: A head-to-head round where teams compete using their surviving companies, targeting opponents with crisis scenarios. Scores are cumulative across all rounds, with tie-breakers based on initial allocation strategy.
Prizes A total cash prize pool of ₹7,000 is awarded to the top-performing teams. The 1st place team receives ₹4,000, and the 2nd place team receives ₹3,000.
Eligibility The competition is open to teams comprising 1 to 4 members. Participants are expected to adhere to strict rules regarding communication, external help, and time limits. All decisions made by the organizers are final and binding.
How to Apply Registration for VC Arena closes on April 22nd, 2026. Interested teams can register via the official Unstop competition page.
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Organizers
Shivaji College, University of Delhi Shivaji College, established in 1961 in Raja Garden, New Delhi, is a constituent college of the University of Delhi offering undergraduate programs in sciences, arts, and commerce. Named after the Maratha warrior king, the college has a…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹7,000
What You Get
- A total cash prize pool of ₹7,000.
- The 1st place team receives ₹4,000.
- The 2nd place team receives ₹3,000.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
