IE Business School, 4th in Europe in Pitchbook MBA Ranking for startup founders

IE Business School has secured the fourth position in the MBA category of the 2023 PitchBook European University Rankings. This accolade comes on the heels of the latest ranking from Bloomberg Businessweek, which places IE Business School’s International MBA program as second in Europe for entrepreneurial studies, further solidifying the School’s position as a global leader committed to excellence in business education, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The 2023 PitchBook University rankings are based on the total number of founders whose companies received a first round of venture funding between Jan. 1, 2013, and Sept. 1, 2023. The analysis is based on PitchBook data for global VC investment as well as the educational information of more than 150,000 founders.

IE University, considered one of the most innovative universities in the world, was founded in 1973 by and for entrepreneurs and has since been dedicated to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The institution’s commitment extends to promoting intrapreneurship, offering unwavering support to students and graduates in launching and nurturing startups on a global scale, and each student benefits from personalized coaching and mentoring, guiding them in developing their projects and establishing their own startups. Consequently, a 25% of IE alumni begin a startup at some point in their career.

The International MBA at IE Business School offers students, 92% of whom are international, a personalized academic journey in which they can tailor the program to their unique career goals, whether it’s accelerating their career, taking the time to explore new possibilities, or obtaining a dual degree. Following the Core period, which is rooted in business fundamental and includes real-time corporate projects and business sprints, students choose a practical “Lab” period, followed by a wide variety of electives and an opportunity to choose a concentration.

IE Business School delivers an innovative educational design approach, 'Next Best You,' that has been designed to offer transformative experiences to every student. We act as curators, actively assisting students in discovering and pursuing their best selves, with the ultimate aim of preparing them for successful and responsible careers in business. 'Next Best You' is built on three strategic pillars: 'Your Career,' 'Your Impact,' and 'Your Purpose.'