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Startup and research standing
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | #46 | Down 4 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
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Ranked near Wellesley College in PitchBook University Rankings: Female Founders
| # | University | Founders | Companies | Raised | Raised per company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Indiana University, Bloomington | 58 | 57 | $663M | |
| 42 | Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) | 58 | 58 | $1.7B | |
| 44 | Monash University | 56 | 55 | $897M | |
| 44 | University of Sydney | 56 | 55 | $656M | |
| 46 | Wellesley CollegeThis page | 55 | 54 | $1.2B | |
| 47 | Tsinghua University | 54 | 52 | $3.7B | |
| 48 | Tufts University | 53 | 52 | $2B | |
| 48 | University of Florida, Gainesville | 53 | 53 | $891M | |
| 48 | Washington University | 53 | 53 | $654M |
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