IE Foundation announces the launch of the 1st student-run endowment fund in Spain: EDEN Fund

IE University, driven by its innovative vision, entrepreneurial spirit and its practice-based approach to learning, serves as the nurturing home for EDEN Fund, a student-run endowment fund empowered by IE University and supported by IE Foundation.

EDEN Fund was born from the vision of Carlo Masera and Santiago Quintana, two IE University students, who found inspiration in their participation in the IE Investment Club. Under the supervision IE University professors of finance Laura Núñez Letamendia and Rafael Hurtado Coll, and the guidance of Henry Bradford, Vice Dean of BBA at IE Business School, this initiative is designed to replicate a real industry environment, providing students with invaluable real and practical experience in the field of finance.

EDEN serves the IE community by creating impact on the education of current and future generation in two ways:

Impact on Education: Through EDEN’s program, students experience advanced practice, early exposure to the field, and a realistic sense of responsibility, allowing them to unleash their potential, discover their passion early on in their studies, and develop the practical skills sought after by employers.

Impact on the IE Community: EDEN contributes to the already active IE Foundation scholarship fund by redirecting its returns to a higher purpose, eliminating economic barriers to outstanding education and nurturing a culture of giving back.

Through the support of IE Foundation, EDEN is now able to receive donations, allowing the project to transition from theoretical approaches to managing real assets, a change that will profoundly enhance the practical experience for students.

Learn more about EDEN and how to contribute to making an impact in the education of the next generation of leaders in finance in the following link:

EDEN Fund