About
In a world where profitability meets sustainability, the IESE Impact Fund brings to you the IESE Impact Investing Competition. Our mission is to create the next generation of impact-focused leaders, investors, and businesses poised to deliver tangible and sustainable good. The prestigious event brings together top MBA students, cutting-edge start-ups, and experienced impact investors to simulate real-world experiences.
Our 2026 IESE Impact Investing Competition brought together 37 students from 8 leading business schools, a judging panel drawn from 5 impact funds, and 4 carefully selected startups. A testament to the growing appetite for impact investing across Europe.
The day before the competition (April 16th, 2026), IESE’s Impact Fund hosted a dinner and networking event for all participants. This was a fantastic opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships ahead of the competition.
On competition day (April 17th, 2026), participants arrived at IESE’s North Campus before 8:30 AM. The event then proceeded according to the schedule below:
IESE Impact Investment Competition 2026
8:00 - 8:30
Reception & Coffee
8:30 - 12:00
Startups pitches, Due diligence, Ieam work & Term Sheet Submission
12:00 - 12:45
Lunch Break
12:45 - 16:20
Investment Committee Presentations, voting, negotiation, awards
17:00 - 17:30
PEVC Keynote
Previous competitions
lIC is the crossroads between experienced and aspiring impact
Past Judges
Teresa Gonzalez Barreda
Neil Brown
Marc Guasch
Marc Fornell
Armando Fandos Suarez
Emili Curià Clotet
Marta Hervas
Peter Khayat
Beatriz Gandarias Calzada
Jordi Ferrer
Ernesto Costa
Past Participating MBA Programs
Contact
IESE Impact Fund: A Student-Led Initiative for Responsible Investment.
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