BUP Finance Society concludes Capitalizer 2025
The Grand Finale of Capitalizer 2025, powered by Akij Steel Mills Ltd, was held on Saturday at Hotel Le Méridien, Dhaka, concluding one of the most anticipated investment strategy competitions of the year.
Organised by the BUP Finance Society under the Department of Business Administration in Finance and Banking at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), the event offered a premier platform for aspiring finance professionals to demonstrate their strategic thinking and investment acumen.
The finale was graced by Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam, BSP, ndc, afwc, psc, M.Phil, PhD, Vice Chancellor of BUP, as Chief Guest. Also present were Mr Md Mahbub ur Rahman, CEO of HSBC Bangladesh, and Major General Md Habib Ullah, SGP, SPP, ndc, afwc, psc, M.Phil, Chairman of Sena Kalyan Sangstha.
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This year's competition saw enthusiastic participation from 325 teams representing 27 universities across the country. Following two rigorous qualifying rounds, six teams advanced to the final stage, Capitalize It Beyond, where they delivered in-depth financial projections, seed valuation estimates, investor return analyses, and risk mitigation strategies before a panel of expert judges.
Team Wolves of Mohammadpur Street from the Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka, clinched the championship title. Team Sells Like Team Spirit, also from IBA, DU, and Team Pac-man Defense from the University of Dhaka were declared First and Second Runners-up, respectively.
The finale drew a wide array of distinguished guests, including BUP Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Khondoker Mokaddem Hossain, and representatives from leading industry partners such as Akij Steel Mills Ltd, Tyser Risk Management Ltd, Dhrupodi Builders Ltd, Nestlé, MonsterLab, Ryze, Ecolery, and Grow 360.
Capitalizer 2025 highlighted the dynamic potential of Bangladesh's next generation of finance leaders, as participants demonstrated their ability to construct compelling financial strategies, defend investment decisions, and engage with complex real-world challenges.
