Building a company from ESSEC Business School
Incubators and accelerators, then the investors who back teams like yours.
Founder tools
Where ESSEC Business School ranks for founders and research, the organizations around it, and how to get involved.
Online destinations
Public destinations are grouped by their documented relationship to the organization. A listed link does not by itself prove ownership or control.
Destinations the organization presents as part of its public presence.
Startup and research standing
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 | =24 | No prior edition | B | Prestige, Performance, People |
| PitchBook University Rankings: MBA Founders | 2025 | =42 | Up 3 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
| PitchBook University Rankings: Graduate Founders | 2025 | =76 | Up 17 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
Pick what describes you
Incubators and accelerators, then the investors who back teams like yours.
Founder toolsResearch groups at ESSEC Business School and the programs that fund spinouts.
Connected organizations
01Research
Chaire ICP-ESSEC Entreprises et Bien CommunUniversity, since 2021
ESSEC Executive EducationUniversity, since 1907
ESSEC Master in Luxury ManagementUniversity
Labo E&MISE ESSECUniversity, since 2018ESSEC Business School, founded in 1907, is a renowned French grande école located in Paris. The institution is dedicated to developing business leaders who are equipped to address economic, managerial, social, environmental, and ethical challenges. With a strong emphasis on Christian and human values, ESSEC promotes a humanist approach to education, fostering innovation and internationalization. The school operates four campuses in Cergy-Pontoise, La Défense, Singapore, and Rabat, serving a diverse student body and alumni network.
Ranked near ESSEC Business School in PitchBook University Rankings: MBA Founders
| # | University | Founders | Companies | Raised | Raised per company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | University of Washington | 103 | 98 | $1.8B | |
| 38 | UNC Chapel Hill | 102 | 100 | $3.6B | |
| 39 | Georgetown University | 98 | 91 | $3.4B | |
| 40 | Boston University | 95 | 94 | $837M | |
| 41 | York University | 91 | 89 | $787M | |
| 42 | ESSEC Business SchoolThis page | 90 | 88 | $2.9B | |
| 42 | University of Cambridge | 90 | 84 | $1.3B | |
| 44 | Peking University | 89 | 89 | $3.9B | |
| 45 | Emory University | 87 | 84 | $2.4B | |
| 45 | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | 87 | 84 | $5.6B | |
| 47 | Santa Clara University | 86 | 85 | $3.7B |
Get involved
Founders, students, researchers
Build an investor shortlist and find the programs that take teams at your stage.
Angels, funds, corporates
Explore dealflow by thesis and ecosystem, and keep a sourced record of the teams you find.
Superscout Pro

Superscout documents ESSEC Business School independently from canonical records and linked sources. Missing facts stay missing.
A reviewed date is not available for this page.
Terms, dates, and eligibility can change. Confirm time-sensitive details with the original source.
Superscout is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the organizations documented here.