IESE 40under40 Awards

A celebration of IESE's rising entrepreneurs in 2026

IESE’s 40under40: Honoring IESE's rising entrepreneurs 

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Eligibility criteria

To qualify for the IESE 40under40, alumni candidates must meet at least one of the following:

  • Generate €1 million+ in annual revenue
  • Raise €1 million+ in venture capital
  • Successfully exit with a valuation of €10 million+

IESE 40under40 2022 Edition in Numbers

Our 40under40 winners are dedicated to making their mark: creating new companies that generate new opportunities. Here, the impact in numbers:

 

4,000 new jobs created

€519 million in revenue generated

Nearly €1 billion in capital raised

4 continents where companies are headquartered

1 unicorn valued at $1 billion or more

1 IPO & 4 exits

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Previous editions

IESE 40under40 Awards: 2022

Our 2022 edition recognized 40 global entrepreneurs and innovators with standout ventures in sectors such as business travel, renewable energy, and infrastructure technology.

Meet the winners

IESE 40under40 Awards: 2018

The inaugural 40under40 cohort set the tone, showcasing pioneers in digital platforms, clean tech, and AI-powered solutions.

Meet the winners