Founded as a passion project, the Club has quickly grown to become synonymous with excellence, challenge and community. Join generations of bright students ready to take on anything in the pursuit of knowledge and growth.
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.
WHAT WE DO
Our Mission
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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WHAT WE DO
Our Mission
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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WHERE WE’RE HEADED
Our Vision
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 organisations
worldwide.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Community
Growth
Excellence
WHERE WE ARE
The University
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.
CREDIT: STEPHANIE EICHLER
CREDIT: STEPHANIE EICHLER
WHERE WE ARE
The University
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.
The History of the Club
BINANCE ACADEMY EVENT/
WINTER 2022
WHERE WE’RE HEADED
Meet the Team
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.
YOUR PATH TO MEMBERSHIP
CORE BOARD
Nisar Ayubi
Chairman, Head of
Education
CORE BOARD
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
WHERE WE STARTED
Our Heritage
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.
1ST JOUR FIXE/
CLASS OF WINTER 2022
1ST JOUR FIXE/
CLASS OF WINTER 2022
WHERE WE STARTED
Our Heritage
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.
PREVIOUS BOARD MEMBERS
Founding Board
Founder ______
WINTER ‘22 - ACTIVE
Nisar Ayubi
WINTER ‘22 - WINTER '23
Manuel Becker
Founding Board Members ______
WINTER ‘22 - ACTIVE
Mathis Hartmann
WINTER ‘22 - SUMMER ‘23
Robin Augstein
WINTER ‘22 - SUMMER ‘23
Jens Malburg
Giliad Behrendt
Director in Operations
WINTER ‘22 - SUMMER ’23
Olga Slobodenyuk
WINTER ‘22 - WINTER ’22
Olga Slobodenyuk
WINTER ‘22 - SUMMER ‘23
Ruben Hornung
2024
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