They researched the company, crunched the numbers, built their thesis — and then pitched it live in front of a panel of investment professionals. In this special episode, we sit down with the winners of the 2025 GAIN University Investment Challenge - Mireya, Vania, Matilda & Pearl from London Business School - to find out what it was really like.
From forming their team and choosing their stock, to the nerves of the live final, our champions take us behind the scenes of one of the most exciting opportunities to develop your investment management credentials as a student.
We talk about:
How they approached the challenge and what surprised them most
The skills they built along the way (and the ones they didn't expect to need)
Their top tips for anyone thinking about applying in 2026
How the experience has shaped their confidence and career ambitions in investment management
If you've ever been curious about investment management but thought it wasn't for you — this episode is your sign to learn more!
The GAIN University Investment Challenge is completely free, open to female and non-binary students at UK universities studying any subject, and the prizes? We're talking £200 cash, funded CISI qualifications, industry mentoring, and the title of national champions.
Find out more: https://www.gainuk.org/programmes/university-investment-challenge/
Register your interest to apply: https://form.jotform.com/253314044326044
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