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Startup and research standing
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | #6 | Up 1 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem | |
| 2025 | #10 | No change | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem | |
| 2025 | #12 | Down 1 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem | |
| 2026 | #19 | Up 4 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem | |
| 2026 | #23 | No prior edition | B | Prestige, Performance, People | |
| 2026 | #24 | Down 5 | B | Research, Prestige, Talent | |
| 2026 | #26 | No prior edition | A | Research, Prestige | |
| 2026-2027 | #36 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige | |
| 2026 | #49 | No prior edition | A | Research, Innovation, Prestige | |
| 2026 | #67 | No prior edition | B | Research |
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Founder toolsResearch groups at New York University and the programs that fund spinouts.
Connected organizations
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NYU Center for Mind, Brain, and ConsciousnessResearch Institute
Adaptive Leadership in Human Services InstituteUniversity, since 2016
American Journalism OnlineUniversity, since 2019
Glucksman Ireland House NYUUniversity, since 1993
ITP (Interactive Telecommunications Program)University, since 1979
M.S. in Mathematics in Finance, NYU CourantUniversity, since 199902Community
Gallatin Research IncubatorCommunity
NYU Scholars Convention WeekCommunityNew York University (NYU) has a rich ecosystem of startups and Venture Capital (VC). Many successful founders and investors are associated with this esteemed university. A prominent example is the co-founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, who attended NYU. Furthermore, NYU supports entrepreneurship through its multiple initiatives like the 'NYU Entrepreneurial Institute', which encourages students and faculty to start their own ventures.
The NYU Entrepreneurial Institute provides a platform for budding entrepreneurs to convert their ideas into viable businesses. They offer several resources and opportunities, such as workshops, coaching sessions, and funding programs. The 'NYU Innovation Venture Fund', a seed-stage fund dedicated to investing in startups founded by its students, faculty, and researchers, is a testament to their commitment towards fostering a buoyant startup culture.
NYU Stern School of Business also plays a vital role in the university's startup and VC ecosystem. It has an 'Entrepreneurship and Startup Culture' sub-program that provides insights into how startups work and how venture capitalists make their investment decisions.
Many NYU alumni have demonstrated impressive entrepreneurial prowess. David Tisch, an alumnus of NYU Stern, is the founder of 'TechStars NYC' and an influential figure in New York’s startup scene. Another successful entrepreneur from NYU is Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of the social news site, Reddit.
A unique aspect of NYU’s startup and VC ecosystem is its location in New York City, one of the world's biggest hubs for startups and VCs. This positions NYU at a strategic advantage as it provides students with direct exposure to a vibrant startup culture and ample networking opportunities.
Ranked near New York University in PitchBook University Rankings: Female Founders
| # | University | Founders | Companies | Raised | Raised per company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California, Berkeley | 345 | 342 | $10.2B | |
| 2 | Stanford University | 307 | 296 | $10.8B | |
| 3 | Harvard University | 274 | 265 | $11.6B | |
| 4 | Cornell University | 254 | 244 | $8.3B | |
| 5 | University of Pennsylvania | 229 | 222 | $4.9B | |
| 6 | New York UniversityThis page | 180 | 177 | $3.2B | |
| 7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | 178 | 176 | $6B | |
| 8 | Columbia University | 153 | 150 | $3.4B | |
| 9 | Yale University | 145 | 144 | $8.1B | |
| 10 | Princeton University | 142 | 136 | $7B | |
| 11 | University of Texas, Austin | 135 | 131 | $3B | |
| 11 | University of Waterloo | 135 | 129 | $2.2B |
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