About Buckeye PEVC
Where private-markets education meets applied experience.
Buckeye PEVC helps Ohio State students understand how investors evaluate businesses, markets, and growth opportunities, then apply that work through semester project teams.
A project-based finance organization
PEVC combines technical finance preparation with market research, strategy, communication, and client project experience.
Applied semester projects
Members use their technical preparation in defined team engagements involving research, strategy, client communication, and presentations.
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckeye PEVC?
The Buckeye Private Equity & Venture Capital Club, commonly known as Buckeye PEVC, is a registered student organization at The Ohio State University. The organization combines private-markets education, technical finance training, and semester-long project experience.
Does PEVC focus on private equity or venture capital?
Both. Members explore the analytical foundations shared across private markets while learning how private equity, venture capital, startups, and growth-stage businesses differ.
What do members learn?
Members develop skills in financial analysis, valuation, market research, strategy, client communication, and presentation development through training and applied team projects.
Is PEVC only for finance majors?
PEVC is multidisciplinary. Ohio State students interested in finance, investing, entrepreneurship, consulting, startups, or private markets can review the current application requirements.
How does PEVC fit among finance clubs at Ohio State?
PEVC focuses on private equity and venture capital while combining technical finance preparation with applied semester projects. Students should compare current programming and requirements across Ohio State organizations to find the right fit.
How can an Ohio State student apply?
Students can create an applicant account with an eligible Ohio State email and use the application portal. Current timing, requirements, and status are shown in the portal.
How can an organization work with PEVC?
Organizations can submit a project inquiry for a defined Fall or Spring semester engagement. PEVC reviews each proposed scope for fit before any project agreement is made.