MFM Flagship Pitch Competition
Prove Your Thesis
MFM's inaugural Flagship Pitch Competition — develop a high-conviction investment thesis and present it live in front of leading industry professionals.
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About the Competition
MFM Flagship Pitch Competition
MFM is excited to present its inaugural Martlet Fund Flagship Pitch Competition ("FPC"), now open to all Montreal university students. Designed to mirror real-world investment processes, the FPC offers participants the opportunity to develop and present a high-conviction investment thesis in front of leading industry professionals. The competition is intended to challenge participants' analytical rigor, investment judgment, and communication skills in a professional setting, while providing meaningful feedback from industry practitioners.
Competition Overview
Format & Requirements
Teams will be tasked with producing a comprehensive stock pitch — either long or short — on a North American company with a market capitalization of $4 billion or less. Any investment strategy is permitted, including but not limited to fundamental long/short, event-driven, or thematic approaches.
Team Composition
Teams may consist of 2–3 members. All Montreal university students are eligible to participate, regardless of program or institution.
Investment Strategies
Any strategy is permitted — fundamental long/short, event-driven, thematic, or other approaches. Your thesis must cover a North American company with a market cap of $4B or less.
Presentation Format
Each team will have 20 minutes to present their investment thesis, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session with the judging panel.
Deck Requirements
Pitch decks must not exceed 20 slides, excluding any appendices. Submit in both PDF and PowerPoint formats alongside your Excel financial model and team resumes.
Key Dates
Competition Timeline
The competition will unfold across three key stages. Mark these dates and plan your submission accordingly — late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
March 22, 2026
Submission and Registration Deadline — pitch deck, Excel model, resumes, and participation fee due
March 27, 2026
Finalist teams selected through internal review and notified via email
April 1, 2026
In-person final pitches — 4–6 teams present live to the judging panel
Competition Process
Detailed Event Breakdown
March 22nd, 2026 — Submission Deadline
All submission materials must be sent to mail@martletfundmcgill.ca by March 22, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. Teams must submit their pitch deck (in both PDF and PowerPoint formats), Excel financial model, one PDF containing all team members' resumes, and the $25 participation fee. Pitch decks must not exceed 20 slides, excluding any appendices. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
March 27th, 2026 — Finalist Notification
Finalist teams will be selected through an internal review process. The top 4–6 teams will be notified via email and invited to present their investment thesis live in front of the judging panel.
April 1st, 2026 — Pitch Day
Selected finalist teams will present their investment thesis in person to a panel of senior investment professionals from leading Canadian firms.
Each team will have 20 minutes to present, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session with the judging panel. Winners will be announced at the end of the event.
Required Submission Documents
All of the following documents must be included in your submission email to mail@martletfundmcgill.ca. The email subject line and all file names must follow the naming convention outlined in the Submission Guidelines section below.
- Pitch deck in PDF and PowerPoint formats (maximum 20 slides, excluding appendices)
- Excel financial model with detailed assumptions, projections, and valuation analysis
- One PDF containing all team members' resumes
Submission Guidelines
How to Apply
All submission materials must be sent to mail@martletfundmcgill.ca by March 22, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. Please read all guidelines carefully before submitting — late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Step 1
Pay the Application Fee
$25 per Team
A participation fee of $25 per team is required and must be paid through the MFM payment portal before your submission will be reviewed.
Step 2
Fill the Application Form
Register Your Team
Complete the application form to register your team for the competition. This form collects basic information about your team.
Step 3
Email Your Submission
Send all required documents to the email above. We will verify that your team has paid the application fee before reviewing your submission.
Submission Materials
Documents & File Naming
Pitch Deck
Submit in both PDF and PowerPoint formats. Maximum 20 slides, excluding appendices.
Excel Financial Model
Must include detailed assumptions, projections, and valuation analysis supporting your thesis.
Team Resumes
One PDF containing all team members' resumes compiled into a single document.
Naming Convention
The email subject line and all file names must follow this exact format. Incorrect naming may delay your submission review.
Email Subject Line
TEAM NAME – MFM FPC
File Names
Example
Alpha Capital – MFM FPC – Slide Deck.pdf
Judging Panel
Industry Professionals
Your pitches will be evaluated by senior investment professionals from leading firms across Canada. This is your opportunity to receive real-world feedback, gain direct exposure to experienced investors, and showcase your analytical skills in front of institutional perspectives.
Bastion Asset Management
Independent Montreal-based alternative long-short asset management firm
Converium Capital
Multi-strategy alternative investment firm based in Montreal
Innocap
Leading investment management platform and hedge fund advisor
Jarislowsky Fraser
One of Canada's premier institutional investment managers
Walter Global Asset Management
Global asset management firm focused on equity strategies
Prize Pool
What's at Stake
Winners will receive cash prizes and exclusive merchandise from our sponsors. In addition, McGill students are eligible for a bonus opportunity: a Fall 2026 interview for an Analyst position at Martlet Fund McGill.
Cash Prizes
Top-placing teams will receive cash prizes funded by the competition's sponsors and partners.
Sponsor Merchandise
Exclusive merchandise from our partnering firms awarded to winning teams.
MFM Analyst Interview
McGill students on winning teams are eligible for a Fall 2026 interview for an Analyst position at Martlet Fund McGill.
Official Guidelines & Rulebook
Competition Rules & Guidelines
Download the official Martlet Fund Flagship Pitch Competition guidelines and rulebook for full details on eligibility, judging criteria, submission requirements, and competition rules.
This is your chance to sharpen your investing skills, get real feedback, and pitch in front of leading firms in the industry. Do not submit until all guidelines have been read.
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