I want to start a business
The entrepreneurial spirit is part of ESCP’s DNA. To support this ambition, ESCP Alumni leverages its network, resources and ecosystem to back every journey. Many Alumni have taken the leap — so why not you?
In 2025, there are 30 unicorns in France. Among them, 6 were founded by ESCP Alumni:
- Aircall, co-founded by Jonathan Anguelov (MS 13)
- Ankorstore, co-founded by Nicolas d'Audiffret (ESCP 03)
- Believe, created by Denis Ladegaillerie (ESCP 94)
- Hugging Face, founded by Clément Delangue (MiM 12)
- Kyriba, launched by Jean-Luc Robert (ESCP 76)
- Jellysmack, founded by Robin Sabban (MS 09) & Michael Philippe (MS 09)
The right levers to move forward with your project
Whether you are considering starting your own business, becoming self-employed, or developing an existing project, the Association provides entrepreneurs with a range of resources and services tailored to individual needs.
Start my business or go freelance
Starting a business is as much about the business model as it is about personal factors. ESCP Alumni helps you build a solid project aligned with your ambitions, needs, and reality through a series of webinars and workshops.
Have you already launched your activity and want to take it to the next level? ESCP Alumni offers various events to help you develop sales, refine your positioning, strengthen your digital presence, or boost your impact.
To explore a topic further or extend a webinar, ESCP Alumni provides an online bibliography of key network content, ideal for enriching your thinking and skills.
As ESCP Business School’s incubator, the Blue Factory is dedicated to supporting students and graduates in their entrepreneurial projects. Present on the School’s five campuses, it offers a unique programme combining personalised mentoring, collaborative workshops, and access to a network of over 300 entrepreneurs.
