M&A
Competition
£9/$11* for an individual competition entry. Nothing's hidden, we promise!
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The World's Largest Mergers and Acquisitions Competition for High School, Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Learn what investment bankers actually do by proposing your own real-life M&A deal. Have the opportunity to work in an international team and pitch in front of Investment Banking, Management Consulting, and Private Equity Professionals.
Gain Real
M&A Experience
Textbooks, courses, and guides don't paint the full picture. It's not a hypothetical case competition, we put you into the shoes of an investment banking advisor to come up with a real-life M&A proposal. Students don't normally get this opportunity
Impress Future Employers
Standing out in applications is hard. The competition gives you a real tangible experience to speak about on your CV and in job/internship interviews. Past participants have even gone on to secure positions at prestigious firms (see below)
Build Your Global Network
Connect, network, and collaborate with like-minded ambitious students from many disciplines (no finance experience required) from all regions including Europe, Asia, and the Americas
2x Live Finals Every Year
Work as a team to submit your proposal which will be reviewed by finance professionals. Successful teams will present in the live finals in front of our Judges (see below).
❓❓ Have any questions? Check our FAQ box below, chat with us on What's App using the button below or email support@closethedeal.chat. We are not robots and will get back to you within 24 hours!
Judges & Mentors
Luigi Rizzo
Vice-Chairman
Morgan Stanley
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Saad Benani
Managing Director
Deutsche Bank
Danyaal Shah
Managing Director
Valenta
Indrajeet Mohite
Vice President
Waypoint Partners
Previous Participants Work For..
Our previous participants are at some of the world's most prestigious organisations and bulge-bracket banks
How It Works
Close the Deal was a great opportunity to understand the M&A field from a more practical point of view, notably thanks to our mentors and professionals sharing their experiences and tips. Completing this project with a real objective in mind has introduced new challenges such as the deal origination process.
Aurore, G. SPAIN
What's Included
M&A
Competition
One-Payment (Approx. $11*)
*Payments not in £ are converted and charged a very small fee (between 2-4% usually)
✅ Free Entry to M&A Competition (2x/year)
✅ Access to Global Networking/Team Matching Platform
✅ Access to Previous Finalist Pitches with Feedback
✅ Certificate Awarded After Pitch Submission
✅ Personalised Feedback on Pitch
✅ Opportunity to Present at Live Finals
✅ Opportunity to Win Prizes at Live Finals
Bonus:
⭐ Online learning module 'M&A Overview' (worth £25)
Why Do We Charge a Fee? 💰
It takes a lot to run an international competition with thousands of participants. We charge a small admin fee to cover organisational and infrastructure costs associated with the M&A Competition.
Live Finals
🎥 Our live finals are hosted twice a year where the best students compete to be crowned M&A Competition champions. Watch our previous live finals below.
Over 2000 Participants Globally
Since our first competition in winter 2020, over 2000 people from everywhere in the world have competed in the M&A Competition
Testimonials
As a Master in Finance student, I am interested in the M&A industry and I wanted to gain exposure to M&A industry in general. I have learned to screen through current trends in the markets, companies, and find potentials acquirers/buyers. Further, I have learned to set up a clear and concise pitch to present the research made to a jury.
Nicolas, P. BELGIUM
It was great to be in contact with people who have been in the field (Investment Banking) for so many years, it was reassuring as I knew the advice I was given was projecting me in the correct direction to further my career
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Katia, G. UK
FAQs
❓❓ Have more questions? Chat with us on What's App using the button below or email support@closethedeal.chat. We are not robots and will get back to you within 24 hours!
🎓 Educational Institutions Bulk Discount
We offer bulk discounts on the M&A Competition for schools, colleges and universities. Please get in touch and we will tailor a package that meets your needs. We'd be delighted to explore your needs and put together a solution for your students.
£9 - One-Payment
Approx. $11*
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