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Inaugural Lobo Venture Capital Cup showcases student innovation and investment skills
- UNM held its first Lobo Venture Capital Cup, awarding up to $36,000 in total prizes.
- The six-week program let students explore both startup creation and investing with mentor guidance.
- Pitch day had founders present to VC teams, who then allocated funding based on pitches.
- Queue Skin won the top cash prize of $4,700 for its concept and pitch performance.
- G Ventures won first place in the venture capital track with $10,000.
- The event is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
- Organizers plan to integrate the competition into a course to widen participation.
- Mentors served as community leaders and LPs, guiding investment strategies.
- Six teams were recognized at the awards ceremony for startup pitches and strategies.
- Andoni Gajjo created and organized the competition with strong campus support.
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