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Where HEC Paris stands
- in PitchBook University Rankings: MBA Founders
- #16
- 2025
- alumni founders, 211 companies
- 225
- 2025
- raised by those companies
- $3.4B
- 2025
- university rankings list it
- 3 of 13
- Rankings ledger
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 | #6 | Up 3 | B | Prestige, Performance, People |
 PitchBook University Rankings: MBA Founders | 2025 | #16 | Up 9 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
| PitchBook University Rankings: Graduate Founders | 2025 | #18 | Up 6 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
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Overview
Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HEC Paris is an autonomous institution governed by a Board of Directors. The school emphasizes five core values: excellence, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, responsibility, and diversity. HEC Paris offers a wide range of programs, including master's degrees, MBAs, and executive education, enrolling over 4,500 students annually. It is recognized for its rigorous academic standards and commitment to fostering innovative leaders in the business world.
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| # | University | Founders | Companies | Raised | Raised per company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | UCLA | 421 | 398 | $10.8B | |
| 12 | New York University | 420 | 411 | $9.1B | |
| 13 | Tel Aviv University | 352 | 336 | $8.4B | |
| 14 | Duke University | 271 | 263 | $5.4B | |
| 15 | IE University | 255 | 226 | $5.8B | |
| 16 | HEC ParisThis page | 225 | 211 | $3.4B | |
| 17 | University of Oxford | 222 | 200 | $7B | |
| 18 | Babson College | 221 | 208 | $3.8B | |
| 19 | USC | 207 | 200 | $7.4B | |
| 20 | Indian School of Business (ISB) | 201 | 182 | $6.2B | |
| 21 | University of Texas, Austin | 200 | 183 | $2.4B |
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