LBS’ £2m entrepreneurship experience supercharges startup success

London Business School’s £2m Entrepreneurship Experience has been designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential tools, networks, and expertise to build and scale successful businesses.

The initiative reflects LBS’s steadfast commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of business leaders. The £2m Entrepreneurship Experience provides unparalleled access to world-class mentoring, first-class facilities, and a thriving community of investors and industry experts—key resources that are critical to entrepreneurial success.

“London Business School has a long-standing reputation for producing some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking entrepreneurs,” says Jane Khedair, Executive Director, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital at LBS who has worked with LBS since 2013, leveraging her extensive 30-year experience with start-ups, helping companies with business planning and proposals for bank finance, business angel funds, venture capital and grants.

A Comprehensive Launchpad for Founders

The London Business School £2m Entrepreneurship Experience represents a very complete approach to venture-building, incorporating a rich suite of resources designed to accelerate growth. Aside from cash to support the growth of its ventures, additional resources include:

• Expert-Led Mentorship: Entrepreneurs gain access to one-on-one coaching from seasoned founders, venture capitalists, and business leaders, ensuring they receive guidance tailored to their unique challenges.

• Bespoke Learning & Development: Participants engage in masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and real-world case studies, delivered by LBS’s esteemed faculty and top industry practitioners.

• Exclusive Access to Investor Networks: LBS connects entrepreneurs with key funding opportunities, leveraging LBS’s extensive relationships with angel investors, venture capital firms, and corporate partners.

• Cutting-Edge Workspace & Facilities: Startups have access to a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and rapid iteration.

• Immersive Real-World Experience: Entrepreneurs benefit from industry partnerships, live projects, and structured accelerator programmes, bridging the gap between theory and execution.

Empowering the Next Generation of Business Leaders

LBS has a track record of producing some of the UK’s most successful startups, with alumni collectively raising billions in venture funding. The £2m Entrepreneurship Experience builds upon this legacy, ensuring that founders at every stage of their journey—whether pre-seed, scaling, or pivoting—can access the strategic resources they need to succeed.

“At LBS, we believe that entrepreneurship is about more than just raising capital—it’s about building sustainable businesses that create real impact,” added Khedair. “Through this, we are investing in talent, knowledge, and experience to empower entrepreneurs to thrive in an increasingly competitive global market.”

Shaping the Future of Innovation

The LBS £2m Entrepreneurship Experience underscores LBS’s dedication to nurturing high-potential businesses and strengthening London’s position as a global hub for entrepreneurship. By providing the tools and expertise needed to navigate the complexities of building a startup, LBS is setting a new standard for entrepreneurial education and support.