VENTURE HUNT
COMPETITIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGY EVENT
A competitive investment strategy event testing business knowledge, decision-making, and strategic thinking through quizzes and simulations.
EVENT OVERVIEW
PURPOSE & CHAMPIONSHIP SCOPE
Venture Hunt is a competitive investment strategy event where teams test their business knowledge, decision-making, and strategic thinking through quizzes, investment simulations, and final evaluation rounds, culminating in one ultimate winner.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 01To test business knowledge, decision-making, and strategic thinking.
- 02Round 1 Screening Quiz on startups, funding, business models, and current affairs (Top 12 qualify).
- 03Round 2 Capital Allocation Round — 10 short startup pitches with point allocation and bonus multipliers.
- 04Round 3 Final Capital Battle — 3-minute strategic presentation evaluated by a 3-judge panel.
- 05Crowning of the top 1 team as the Capital Quest Champion.
COMPLETE EVENT SCHEDULE
| TIME SLOT | SESSION / PHASE | ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM | Round 1: Screening Quiz (Elimination Round) | Format: Business & startup-based quiz (Startups & funding, Business models, Current affairs). Scored on accuracy & speed. Top 12 teams qualify for Round 2. |
| 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM | Round 2: Capital Allocation Round (Elimination Round) | Format: Startup investment simulation (10 short startup pitches). Teams allocate Round 1 points. Shark invests → 2× points; No invest → 0 points. Top 5 teams advance to Round 3. |
| 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM | Round 3: Final Capital Battle (Winner Round) | Format: Final strategic presentation (3 minutes per team) on a business/investment challenge. Evaluated by 3 judges on strategy, feasibility, clarity, & confidence. |
| 04:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Evaluation Round | Judges aggregate scores across strategy, feasibility, clarity, and presentation performance. |
| 05:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Winner Announcement | Official announcement and crowning of the top 1 team as the Capital Quest Champion. |
Round 1: Screening Quiz (Elimination Round)
Format: Business & startup-based quiz (Startups & funding, Business models, Current affairs). Scored on accuracy & speed. Top 12 teams qualify for Round 2.
PHASE 01Round 2: Capital Allocation Round (Elimination Round)
Format: Startup investment simulation (10 short startup pitches). Teams allocate Round 1 points. Shark invests → 2× points; No invest → 0 points. Top 5 teams advance to Round 3.
PHASE 02Round 3: Final Capital Battle (Winner Round)
Format: Final strategic presentation (3 minutes per team) on a business/investment challenge. Evaluated by 3 judges on strategy, feasibility, clarity, & confidence.
PHASE 03Evaluation Round
Judges aggregate scores across strategy, feasibility, clarity, and presentation performance.
PHASE 04Winner Announcement
Official announcement and crowning of the top 1 team as the Capital Quest Champion.
PHASE 05RULES AND GUIDELINES
Round 1 Screening Quiz
Business & startup-based quiz scored on accuracy & speed. Top 12 teams qualify for Round 2. Judges' decisions & score validations are final.
Round 2 Capital Allocation
Teams allocate Round 1 points across 10 short startup pitches. If Shark invests → 2× points awarded; If Shark does not invest → 0 points.
Round 2 Bonus Multipliers
+50% for successful investment in 3+ startups; +100% if all invested points are correct; +300% if all points are invested ONLY in Shark-funded startups. Top 5 teams advance to Round 3.
Round 3 Final Capital Battle
Each team receives a final business/investment challenge and gets 3 minutes to present their strategy.
Judging Panel & Decision
Evaluated by a panel of 3 judges based on strategy, feasibility, clarity, and confidence. Judges' decisions are final and binding across all rounds.
JUDGING CRITERIA & MARKS
Clarity of investment thesis and strategic decision-making.
Practical application and viability of business/investment strategy.
Effective communication and structured 3-minute pitch delivery.
Poise, confidence, and handling of panel inquiries.
LOCK IN YOUR SPOT ON THE GRID FORVENTURE HUNT
Step onto the competitive arena of IMPRENDITORE 5.0. Assemble your squad, validate your concepts, and compete for championship glory and prizes.