IESE Impact Investing Competition (IIC)

Powered by Arcanco Partners, the IESE Impact Investing Competition (IIC) is our annual flagship event that brings together MBA students from leading global business schools to simulate real-world impact investing.

About

In a world where profitability meets sustainability, the IESE Impact Fund brings to you the ArcanoIESE 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. Be part of the impact revolution at IESE’s Impact Investing Competition!

The day before the competition (April 16th, 2026), IESE’s Impact Fund will host a dinner and networking event for all participants. This will be a fantastic opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships ahead of the competition.

On competition day (April 17th, 2026), participants are expected to arrive at IESE’s North Campus before 8:30 AM. The event will then proceed according to the schedule below:

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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

Couldn’t register for this year’s session? Join us next year in April!

Previous competitions

lIC is the crossroads between experienced and aspiring impact

Past Judges

Marta Hervas
Arcano
Teresa Gonzalez Barreda
Arcano
Peter Khayat
AYO Social Ventures
Neil Brown
GiB Asset Management
Beatriz Gandarias Calzada
Aliath
Jordi Ferrer
Ship 2B Ventures
Ernesto Costa
BlueOrchard
Armando Fandos Suarez
ABANCA

Past Participating MBA Programs

Special thanks to our sponsor

Contact

Koki Kimura
VP, Events
Hunmin Jeong
Director, School Relations
Natalie Khoury
Director, Event Operations and Startup Relations
Allan Moreas de Oliveira
Director, Judges Relations
Ready to shape the future of impact investing? Join top MBA students, startups, and investors at IESE’s premier competition.

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