Companies Launched
- 726
- Number of venture-backed CBS startups, past 10 years
Funding Raised
- 23
- $ Billions raised by CBS startups, past 10 years
Exits
- 125
- Number of exits by CBS startups, past 10 years
Applications are open for The AI Startup Challenge: Future of Finance! Innovative thinkers, problem-solvers, and aspiring Columbia student entrepreneurs are invited to pitch forward-thinking startup ideas that leverage AI to unlock opportunities in the finance industry. You’ll have the opportunity to network with experts and other entrepreneurs, refine your idea, and pitch for $35k in cash prizes.
Apply by 1/31/25.
Learn more and view FAQs.
The Lang Center at Columbia Business School supports students and alumni in solving big problems and leading change within a vibrant and collaborative environment of continuous learning and innovation.
With access to world-class curriculum, programming, funding opportunities, and a robust alumni network, students learn to identify opportunity, engage in global conversations, and drive value throughout the business world.
Learn more about our three areas of focus: Launch, Invest, Scale.
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Companies incubated and launched by students and alumni include AvantStay, Away, Betterment, Beyond Meat, BlocPower, Compass, Daily Harvest, IT Cosmetics, Flexport, Happy Family Organics, Mack Weldon, ShopKeep, Skip Hop, Workrise, Zocdoc, and many more.
Listen to our Startup Alley Podcasts:
Investing in Student Founders - Dorm Room Fund's Molly Fowler and Sydney Hertz '24
Rob Hayes '95, Board Partner of First Round Capital
Paul Canetti, CEO and Co-Founder of Skej
David Rosenberg ’02, Co-Founder and CEO of AeroFarms
Ron Gonen ’04, Founder & CEO, Closed Loop Partners
Carolyn Butler ’18 and Rich Amsinger ’18, Co-Founders of Manymoons
Ju Rhyu ’08, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Cosmetics
Connor Wilson ’15, Co-Founder of Thursday Boot Co.
David Olk ’11, Co-Founder of ShopKeep