Entrepreneurship

A full ecosystem for growth

30%

of students start a business within 5 years of graduation

102,800

jobs created by IESE entrepreneurs worldwide

$15.1 billion

in funds raised by IESE alumni entrepreneurs

30%

of students start a business within 5 years of graduation

102,800

jobs created by IESE entrepreneurs worldwide

$15.1 billion

in funds raised by IESE alumni entrepreneurs

An ecosystem for entrepreneurship, innovation and new ventures.

At IESE we define entrepreneurship as the ability to craft, develop and grow new opportunities, via startup projects as well as within already existing firms. The value of an entrepreneurial mindset is transmitted through all our programs’ curriculum.

However, entrepreneurship needs more than academic knowledge to flourish. That’s why we have developed a full ecosystem wherein world-class IESE faculty, successful and aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, and other business leaders are brought together.

We provide the advice, networks, funding and research necessary to bring entrepreneurial dreams to life.

START-UPS

For students and entrepreneurs just getting started.

SCALE-UPS

For startups ready to expand their operations.

CORPORATE INNOVATION

For the latest ideas on open innovation and corporate venturing.

ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE

For investors and entrepreneurs looking to fund, create and expand.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

For new ways to ensure new deep science technologies reach their market.

SEARCH FUNDS

For entrepreneurs looking to acquire and manage privately held companies.

ACTIVITY MAP

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IESE40under40

A world to change. A mark to make.

IESE’s entrepreneurs and innovators take that challenge to heart. We’ve created the IESE 40under40 Awards to celebrate their achievements by recognizing 40 of our highest-achieving alumni entrepreneurs and innovators.

In our 2022 edition, these individuals hailed from 4 continents, had created 4,000 jobs, raised nearly €1 billion in capital, and were generating almost €520m in annual revenue.

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Founded by entrepreneurs,
for entrepreneurs.