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Institute for Endowment Management and Entrepreneurial Finance

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The Institute for Endowment Management and Entrepreneurial Finance (IFEE) at ESMT Berlin integrates activities at the intersection of the fields of entrepreneurship and finance in a unique way.

The Institute for Endowment Management and Entrepreneurial Finance (IFEE) at ESMT Berlin integrates activities at the intersection of the fields of entrepreneurship and finance in a unique way. These activities span research, teaching, as well as interactions with practitioners. IFEE is led by the ESMT Chair in Entrepreneurship.

Areas of focus

Research

Research performed by members of the IFEE covers a range of topics such as human capital in startups, crowdfunding, as well as endowment management at universities. This research has appeared in top tier academic journals such as Management Science, Organization Science, and Science. Research insights are diffused widely to practitioners and policy makers and have been covered by media such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and der Spiegel.

Teaching

IFEE faculty offer courses and seminars in entrepreneurship, finance, as well as endowment management. Members of the IFEE are leading the Portfolio Management Program (PMP) at ESMT, which gives students the unique opportunity to build knowledge and skills in asset management and finance. The PMP has dedicated space at ESMT’s entrepreneurial campus in Berlin Schöneberg, where students have access to professional tools such as Bloomberg terminals as well as collaboration spaces. Members of IFEE are also managing the Vali Berlin - The Entrepreneurship Hub at ESMT, which offers a “Summer Entrepreneurship Program” that qualifies as internship for master students.

Practice

The IFEE initiates and co-sponsors a range of activities that connect research and practice such as conferences and workshops. In addition, the IFEE closely interacts with SpaceShack, a public co-working space at ESMT’s campus in Berlin Schöneberg. SpaceShack gives ESMT students access to resources to develop their entrepreneurial ideas and stimulates IFEE research activities.

By integrating research, teaching, and practice in the areas of entrepreneurship and finance, IFEE pursues ESMT’s mission to create and impart new knowledge to advance business and society, and to develop entrepreneurial leaders.

Henry Sauermann

ESMT Chair in Entrepreneurship & Academic Director at Vali Berlin - Entrepreneurship Hub at ESMT
Olga Almqvist bio

Olga Almqvist

Senior Manager of the Societal Impact Financing Initiative (SciFi), ESMT Berlin

Baris Efe

Manager & Co-founder at Vali Berlin - Entreprenurship Hub at ESMT

Societal Impact Financing Initiative (SciFi)

The Societal Impact Financing Initiative (SciFi) at ESMT Berlin seeks to contribute to making progress on funding major societal transformations. A particular focus lies on harnessing the catalytic potential of private wealth for the common good. 

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Vali Berlin

Vali Berlin empowers entrepreneurs to create a better tomorrow. We support founders and joiners, educate entrepreneurial leaders, shape an entrepreneurial culture, and connect entrepreneurial stakeholders.

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Events

Past events