IE Business School

About

IE Business School in Madrid is one of Spain's top business schools and a growing contributor to the European search fund ecosystem. The school's entrepreneurship curriculum covers venture creation, business acquisition, and scaling strategies relevant to the ETA model. IE's Venture Lab and entrepreneurship center provide practical support for students exploring various entrepreneurial paths, including search funds. Madrid's position as a major business hub in Southern Europe gives IE students access to deal flow in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. The school's diverse international student body, representing over 130 nationalities, creates a global network valuable for cross-border search funds. IE's innovative teaching methods, including blended and online learning, attract experienced professionals who bring operational expertise to the search fund model. Several IE alumni have pursued search funds in the Iberian market and Latin America.