About the Club

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.

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.

WHAT WE DO

Our Mission

At the Hedge Fund Club, we aim to empower aspirational ​students passionate about innovative and alternative investment strategies 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

The History of the Club

Jul
2022
Official accreditation of the Club
Jul
Sep
First Members join the Club


Sep
Feb
2023
Establishment of Educational Departments
First Learning Session Cycle: Quantitative Trading and Portfolio Management
Feb
Sep
Second Learning Session Cycle: Quantitative Trading and Portfolio Management
Sep
Oct
50 Members Milestone
Oct
Nov
Quantitative Trading Internal Exams certified by Prime Capital AG
Establishment of Meritocracy


Nov
Feb
2024
First Learning Session Cycle: Private Equity
Feb
Sep
100 Members Milestone
Sep
Oct
Introduction of combined module in Advanced Learning Sessions
Oct

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WHO WE ARE

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.

CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Core Board

Belle Chan Zi Qi

Chairwoman

Philipp Pfitscher

Vice-Chairman, Director in Education

Specialist Board

Nisar Ayubi

Founder, Head of Education & Meritocracy

Giliad Behrendt

Head of Operations

Mathis Hartmann

Director in Operations

Yura Lituhayu

Director in Operations

Anton Kamburov

Director in Education

Enrico Naumann

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.

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PREVIOUS BOARD MEMBERS

Founding Board

Founder ______

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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

2023

WINTER ‘23

Tom Borchers

WINTER ‘22 - ’23

Daniel Schudrowitsch

SUMMER ‘23

Alsu Fatkhutdinova

SUMMER ‘23 - ’24

Kitti Harmati

WINTER '23 - SUMMER '24

Vincent Nastold