About the Club

Founded as a passion project, the Club has quickly grown to become synonymous with excellence, challenge, and community. Those who venture here join generations of bright students ready to take on anything in the pursuit of knowledge and growth.

Our Story

Welcome to the Hedge Fund Club - a groundbreaking initiative at the heart of Germany's Economics/Finance academic scene. As masters students, our founders--Manuel and Nisar--identified a significant gap in student-led associations focusing on alternative investments. Driven by the urgent need to introduce fellow students to the fast-paced, high-energy world of hedge funds, quantitative trading, crypto and private equity, they founded the Club in 2022.

The Hedge Fund Club was created to demystify these complex investment areas and provide a practical look into the strategies that drive them. Our mission is clear: to bridge the gap between classroom theories and the real-world dynamics of financial markets, giving our members a solid platform to explore and innovate.

We're committed to deepening understanding of the markets, sharpening analytical skills and nurturing leadership qualities that are crucial for a successful career in finance. Our club isn't just about learning—it's about actively engaging in the financial community, pushing the limits of what we know and continuously striving for excellence.

Our Mission

WHAT WE DO

At the Hedge Fund Club, we aim to empower aspirational students passionate about finance toward academic excellence by fostering a close-knit, lifelong community, where constant improvement and mutual support take center stage.

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Our Vision

WHO WE ARE

To be the premier multi-university club in the area of alternative investment strategies, fostering an extensive network of alumni and industry partnerships, and imparting knowledge through student research and collaboration with companies and peer organizations worldwide.

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Our Core Values

Integrity

Community

Growth

Excellence

Excellence

The University

WHERE WE ARE

Ranked #1 in Germany for business and economics in QS, the University of Mannheim is a leading institution for higher education and research in Europe. Renowned for its close ties with the business community, the university offers its students a wide array of opportunities to kickstart their career during their studies.

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The History of the Club

Meet the Team

WHO WE ARE

Consisting of a set of particularly ambitious and passionate students with specialised skillsets, our team works extensively behind the scenes to bring their bold visions to life with inspired action and adherence to the highest standards of professionalism.

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CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS _______

Nisar Ayubi

Chairman, Head of Education

Philipp Pfitscher

Vice-Chairman, Director in Education

Belle Chan Zi Qi

Head of Operations

Mathis Hartmann

Director in Operations

Vincent Nastold

Director in Operations

Giliad Behrendt

Director in Operations

Anton Kamburov

Director in Education

Enrico Naumann

Director in Education

Niklas Rothdach

Director in Education

Our Heritage

WHERE WE STARTED

The Club is built upon the efforts of all previous Board Members, who poured time and effort into shaping the trajectory of the Club. Our heritage honours and preserves their names in the Club records for their contributions and for being a valuable part of our journey thus far.

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PREVIOUS BOARD MEMBERS _______

SUMMER ‘23 - ’24

Kitti Harmati

Head of Education

Summer '24

Giuseppe Giglio

Head of Website and IT

Summer '24

Giuseppe Giglio

Head of Website and IT

Summer '24

Giuseppe Giglio

Head of Website and IT

WINTER ‘23

Tom Borchers

WINTER ‘22 - ’23

Erik Friedrich

WINTER ‘22 - ’23

Daniel Schudrowitsch

SUMMER ‘23

Alsu Fatkhutdinova

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SUMMER ‘23

Manuel Becker

Founder

WINTER ‘22

Olga Slobodenyuk

WINTER ‘22

Ruben Hornung

WINTER ‘22

Jens Malburg

WINTER ‘22

Robin Augstein

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