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- in PitchBook University Rankings: Graduate Founders
- #86
- 2025
- alumni founders, 191 companies
- 210
- 2025
- raised by those companies
- $3.9B
- 2025
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| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PitchBook University Rankings: Graduate Founders | 2025 | #86 | Up 13 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
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Master of Science & Technology in Extended CinematographyUniversity, since 1794
i3-CRG (Centre de recherche en gestion / Management Research Centre) @École PolytechniqueUniversity, since 1972
Overview
École Polytechnique, established in 1794 during the French Revolution, is a leading engineering grande école in France. It specializes in providing elite education in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering, training students to become state engineers for various specialized institutes. The institution has evolved to support national interests in defense, industry, and innovation, fostering a rigorous academic environment that prepares its graduates for significant roles in scientific and technical fields.
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