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PitchBook Universities Report

2015-2016

PitchBook Universities Report

September 24, 2015

PitchBook has released a special venture capital report, featuring our annual breakdown of which universities produce the most VC-backed entrepreneurs. Ranking top undergraduate and MBA programs, the report also breaks down the numbers by geography, lists which universities produce the most female founders and more. In addition, the report includes several bonus pieces of venture-related PitchBook content, including analysis of the emergence of private IPOs.

Highlights Include: 

  • Which universities are producing the most VC-backed entrepreneurs
  • A Q&A with Benjamin Hallen, Ph.D. of the University of Washington Foster School of Business, regarding competitive information leakage, fundraising for entrepreneurs and more
  • A breakdown of which unicorns might not fare well if funding markets dry up