APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 15 OCTOBER 2025 →

The competition for
future finance titans.

ROAD TO FINANCE is where future finance leaders take shape. We identify and develop the next generation of finance professionals.

oh. and it's 100% free.

What is
ROAD TO FINANCE?

This is the space I wish existed when I was grinding at 22 — hungry for real knowledge, real connections, and a real shot at breaking into M&A and PE. A place where ambition meets expertise, open to all (L1 to M2+), from beginners to advanced.

That's exactly what we've built with Road To Finance.

We're the first believers in the bold students who bring genuine passion to the table.

M&A, PE, VC, Debt — it doesn't matter what your dream role is. What matters is that you're willing to work for it.

But it's more than just getting your foot in the door. It's about having the space and the support to fail, get back up, and keep going. Because we know firsthand that a finance career isn't defined by your university ranking, your family connections, or even your first internship.

It's defined by your hunger to learn, your willingness to be uncomfortable, and the strength of the community that believes in your potential every step of the way.

After +7y across London and Paris, deals, and PE boardrooms, I've seen what separates the exceptional from the ordinary.

If you're serious about building a career that leaves a mark in finance, join us.

I'll see you in the competition. It will be fun.

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Meet our speakers

Here are the remarkable speakers from various finance backgrounds who will inspire finalists.

Christian Burkhardt

Christian Burkhardt

Head Bus Dev (M&A), Virbac

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Julien Michel

Julien Michel

MD (Industry group), FR Bank

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Confidential

Confidential

Associate, KKR

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Nicolas Tanner

Nicolas Tanner

Incoming Analyst, Blackstone

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Nicolas Guillaume

Nicolas Guillaume

Vice President, Confidential

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Canaccord logo
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Pierre Alexandre Fauris

Pierre Alexandre Fauris

Founder (M&A), Entrepreneur

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Jamin Ferro

Jamin Ferro

CFO, Maddyness

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Aghiles Mahdi

Aghiles Mahdi

Fractional Finance Leadership

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KPMG logo

How does it work?

Two intensive weeks to accelerate your journey.

Application

1 Oct - 15 Oct

Takes 30 seconds

Simple application process. No waste of your time.

Rolling Basis

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Live Announcement

RTF1 participants will be announced live on 16-Oct.

(it's free, no worries)

The schedule

Every week, we are live with multiple topics covered: lectures, events, and week wrap-up.

Week 1

| 16 Oct - 24 Oct

Foundation Building

Lectures

Finance 101, Accounting, Fit, How to stand out etc.

Event

Live CV Review

The best will come back to Week 2 for live battles. Even those not selected will still be able to watch and participate.

Week 2

| 26 Oct - 31 Oct

Technical Excellence

Lectures

Technical questions / M&A & PE Fundamentals

Event

1v1 Live Technical Battles (Face reveal is optional)

In the end, we meet IRL.

After it's all done, the best who made it through the battles are invited out to a day IRL event in Paris : 1-Nov-2025.

Workshop & AMA

Deep dive IRL into advanced finance concepts and get personalized advice icon managiingpartner

Networking

You finally meet other ambitious people part of the program who are also doing the same.

Speakers' Panel

"No-bullshit" panel discussion with professionals sharing insights and career stories.

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see our speakers here

Our Partners

Assas Finance

Assas Finance

Paris II Assas
ESSEC Transaction

ESSEC Transaction

ESSEC Business School
FGES Finance

FGES Finance

Univ La Catho
GEM Finance Society

GEM Finance Society

Grenoble EM
HEC Bourse

HEC Bourse

HEC Paris
JIM

JIM

TBS Education
Sciences Po Finance

Sciences Po Finance

Sciences Po
NEOMA FS

NEOMA FS

NEOMA BS
IESEG Finance

IESEG Finance

IESEG
Tauraux du Panthéon

Tauraux du Panthéon

Panthéon
Transaction Kedge

Transaction Kedge

KEDGE BS
IESEG Finance Paris

IESEG Finance Paris

IESEG
Club Finance ESLSCA

Club Finance ESLSCA

ESLSCA
Transaction Club

Transaction Club

emlyon BS
IFS

IFS

Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne

Want to join us?

Show us your hunger for finance for a chance to compete live, be part of the community and learn from professionals.

oh. and it's 100% free.