COMPETITION

VC101

Step into the room where future investors are made. At VC101, you won’t just learn venture capital, you’ll compete, back real startups, and pitch under pressure to top VCs.

Date:March 7th, 2026
Location: Esade Pedrables Campus
Join the Event
6
Corporate Partners
150
Participants
Immersed
in venture capital through mentoring, workshops, and a live startup investment competition.

Overview

A high-stakes team competition unfolding over an intense 2-day experience. You’ll work in groups to analyze a real startup, decide whether to invest, and present your case to actual investors. Designed for ambitious, analytically minded students across Europe who are curious about venture capital, startups, consulting, or entrepreneurship

Objectives

  • Demystify the venture capital investment process through practical application.
  • Connect top student talent with real-world VC professionals and mentors.
  • Provide hands-on experience in startup analysis, market sizing, and high-pressure pitching.

Event Highlights

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Key Outcomes & Impact

Institutional Support

Backed by Lisa Hehenberger, Dean of ESADE, supporting the hands-on VC learning mission.

Expert Mentorship

Featured insights from Oriol Vila on scaling startups, plus a massive roster of over 30 VC professionals, industry experts, mentors, and judges.

Participating Partners

Frit Ravich
Red Bull
Coca-Cola
ESFS
FINEDA

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