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About us

Entrepreneurship and finance have been at the heart of London Business School for the last 20 years. In 2021, we launched the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), born from a timely merger of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Centre for Private Equity.

Both the Institute and Centre were already hugely significant, within London Business School and as parts of the wider business ecosystem. Together, we will aim to become an unparalleled centre for education, policy shaping and events covering all aspects of entrepreneurship, from idea generation to financing, and private markets investing. The IEPC will help create and finance the companies of the future and shape the people who will lead them.

London Business School Ranked:

#5 Poets&Quants

The World's Best MBA Programs For Entrepreneurship in 2023

Our mission

To serve as a cross-disciplinary hub of excellence in entrepreneurship and private capital investing. We aim to empower individuals and organizations by fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and deepening the understanding of entrepreneurial ventures, family enterprises and private capital funds. Through thought leadership, innovative research, outreach and collaborations, we aspire to have a positive impact on the LBS community and the wider ecosystem.

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In recent years, governments and organisations have realised the importance of entrepreneurship to drive growth, create wealth, improve well-being and tackle many of the world’s chronic problems.

Vast amounts of private funding, as well as corporate and public resource, are invested each year to generate and scale new ideas. We want to ensure that this investment creates real impact by providing evidence-based outcomes, outputs, insights and strategies to people working in this space. Access London Business School's £2m Entrepreneurship Experience to support you throughout your entrepreneurship journey.

Meet the team

The institute is directed by members of London Business School faculties.

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Follow the LBS StartHub blog – hosted by the Institute – a platform for the School's entrepreneurship community and wider startup ecosystem to share experiences, observations, perspectives and research.

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Insights and Thought Leadership

Take a moment to view more insights, listen to podcasts or watch videos on entrepreneurship and private capital.

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Private Capital Symposium at LBS

Bringing together influential industry experts and academic thought leaders for two days of inspiring, thought-provoking, open and lively debate. The next symposium will take place in May 2026. Register your interest for next year's event.

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Family Office Conference at LBS

Join principals and senior executives in a confidential, service provider free environment and immerse in discussions on family dynamics, governance, and investment themes. Gain leading insights from practitioners and academics while networking with peers. The next Family Office Conference is taking place between 25-26 February 2025.

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Incubator programme

LBS Incubator helps alumni navigate uncertainty and maximise their chances of success through the security, visibility, practical and pastoral support.

Founders Book

Created by LBS Entrepreneurship Club members the Founders book features selected start-ups founded by both current LBS students and alumni across different investment stages.

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Impact Report

Highlighting our key activities and showcasing the wide-reaching impact our community makes on businesses and societies across the globe.

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Real Innovation Stories

Find inspiration by exploring our collection of case studies from our Real Innovation Award winners.

LBS Resilient Founders

The #LBSResilientFounders series draws on the experiences of founders who have seen and survived sudden shocks that threatened to sink their ventures. We learn how they adapted – and what they wish they had done – to save their business, preserve their wellbeing and take advantage of post-crisis opportunities.

Distressed and special situations investing

The conference covers the basics of distressed and special situations investing as well as an overview of the current market conditions triggered by the pandemic.

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Join us on social media and stay connected! We regularly share updates across our channels, including news, thought leadership articles, and details about upcoming events. Additionally, you can sign up for our events newsletter, where you can select topics of interest such as entrepreneurship, family enterprise, or private capital. Follow us and never miss an update!

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In each issue of our newsletter we highlight articles about our latest research and information about entrepreneurship and private capital-related activities at London Business School.

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Latest issues

Past issues

Why VCs invest increasingly internationally LBS unicorns founder lessons

Growing a unicorn | Meet the IEPC | PE trends with Don Gogel | LBS start-up news

Launching the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital

Research on low code entrepreneurship | Startup stories | Managing fear of failure

Research On ESG Disclosure And Investor Evaluation

When women take investment risks | Start-ups that get funded: Lessons learned | Entrepreneurs' mental health

The myth of the lightbulb moment | Research on investors' decision

The Entrepreneurs' penalty | Innovations born in crisis | Juggling founders

Innovation In The Pharmaceutical Industry

Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Innovate like a start-up | Ecosystems revolution | Voting open for the Real Innovation Awards

Optimising your exit, An unlikely disruptor, Start-up diaries

Gender gap in entrepreneurship, Launchpad winner, Real Innovation Awards

Social enterprises, Entrepreneur's journey, Real innovation awards

A Quick December Update

Innovators to watch and more from our incubator entrepreneurs

Start-up, entrepreneurship and innovation stories

Advancing science and technology

Journeys of entrepreneurs and more

About the future of transport and how misconduct spreads

Equipping you for the new year

How can large firms become more entrepreneurial and top tips from innovators

Six tips on how to stay competitive

Top tips on entrepreneurship

Real Innovation Awards winners revealed | Incubator businesses announced | Launchpad applications now open

Resilient Founders

Associate Professor of Management Practice Luisa Alemany joins IIE

Upcoming events

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Contact us

To find out more about Entrepreneurship and Private Capital at LBS, please email us at the address below.

Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital

(0)20 7000 7000

iepc@london.edu

Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital

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