Overview

The third edition of The GMA Challenge - the world's largest M&A competition is live! Register now: https://forms.gle/n2xyibULsRikuNcF7 The Challenge & Mission The Global Mergers and Acquisitions Challenge aims to democratize Private Equity. Formerly "The Royal Challenge", this competition focuses on gender equality, inclusion, and transformative student experiences. Our mission: shaping future financiers with insights into sustainability, behavioural economics, and M&A, backed by giants like Blackstone and CVC Capital Partners. Task Participants identify a merger/acquisition target, emphasizing ESG principles, societal impact, and tech innovation. Registration Benefits Registering students receive: Financial training & networking by industry seniors. CV reviews by top sponsors including CVC Capital Partners. Internship opportunities & interviews. Exclusive LBO sessions. For top 5 teams: £7,000 cash prizes. Custom training. Royal Society finale on 2nd Nov. Networking at CVC Capital Partners' office, 3rd Nov. Registration & Timeline Register in under 3 mins. Teams of four (min. one female) or individual team assignments. Key dates: Registration Ends: 2nd Oct. Competition Start: 2nd Oct, 5-6 pm UK. Q&A Sessions: 5th & 12th Oct, 5-6 pm UK. Submission: 17th Oct. Top 5: 27th Oct. Royal Society Finale: 2nd Nov. CVC Capital Partners Networking: 3rd Nov. Anticipate sponsor announcements & speaker details for the finale. The SCN is a pan-European network of PE&VC student societies from leading universities. It was established in 2021 on the initiative of the respective clubs from the University of St.Gallen, Cambridge University, and the Bocconi University.