Varsity Pitch Competition: An International Stock Pitch Competition

The Oxford Alpha Fund presents, in collaboration with Cambridge University Investment and Finance Society, an inter-university competition open to undergraduate students, promoting discretionary investing at a grassroots level, seeking to identify and cultivate the next generation of investing talent.

The 2026 Varsity Pitch Competition is now open for registration. Throughout the competition, participants will receive exclusive industry and sponsor insights, personalised feedback on their ideas and the opportunity to progress to an in-person finals to pitch to industry professionals. Head to the 2026 tab for more information and the registration link!

Superbly organised event, set a very high bar in terms of standard of presentations, dexterity of analysis. Looking forward to next year!
— Tom Williams, Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments (2022 Judge)

2026 Competition Timeline

  • Team Registration Opens - 1st of August 2026

  • Team Registration Deadline - 4th of September 2026

  • Pitch Submission Deadlines - 11th of September

  • Virtual Semi-Finals - 24th of September

  • London In-Person Finals - 15th of October