Venture capital as told by Seed Capital
In February 2024 we had the pleasure of inviting Tine Lindgreen, Principal of Seed Capital to be a keynote speaker.
Seed Capital is one of Europe's best performing Venture Capital funds. They've invested in companies such as Trustpilot, Lunar and Coinify, who all had an exciting journey. Tine was invited to talk about her way from being an Economics student into the venture capital world, and what an Venture Capital fund is and does.
Career night
In November 2023, we hosted our second Career Night featuring presentations from three exciting companies, namely the algorithmic trading company, Alipes; the globally leading consultancy, Bain & Company; and the largest Danish pension fund, PFA.
After 1 hour of presentations, a lively networking session was arranged, where the attendees could either engage with the companies or with friends, while enjoying food and drinks from our sponsors.
An evening with Axcel
In November 2023, we hosted a workshop in partnership with Axcel.
The session unfolded at Axcel's own facilities, featuring a comprehensive presentation on Axcel's profile as a company and its role in Private Equity.
It was an engaging evening with the opportunity to delve deeper into Axcel as a company and insights into the investment strategies they follow.
Post-presentation, attendees enjoyed sushu and wine together with networking opportunities.
A visit to Carnegie
Oktober 2023
In Oktober2023, we held our first workshop in collaboration with our partner company, Carnegie.
The workshop took place at Carnegie's own premises, with a presentation about Carnegie as a company and Investment Banking.
Following that, Carnegie provided an interactive insight into the process of selling a company, using practical examples and real-world dilemmas.
After the presentation food and drinks were provided together with time for networking.
Private Equity with
Bain & Company
May 2023
In May 2023, we held an exclusive event focused on Private Equity, featuring Bain & Company. This event offered attendees a unique opportunity to delve into the realm of Bain.
During the evening, Bain & Company shared illuminating perspectives on their operations. Interactive stalls were arranged after the informative sessions, enhancing the experience further.
Subsequent to the presentations, a convivial networking session complemented by refreshments facilitated meaningful interactions among all participants.
Career Night
April 2023
In April 2023, we organised a career evening featuring Axcel, Carnegie and Novo Holdings, during which they provided insights into their respective companies. Following the informative sessions, interactive booths were set up.
After the presentations, a networking session accompanied by refreshments allowed all participants to engage with one another.
Sustainability in Action
Panel debate on sustainable investment strategy
April 2023
In April 2023, we hosted an event on sustainable investment strategy, where Christian Hyldahl, Susanne Røge, and Michael Zöllner presented their key points.
Christian Hyldalh is the Managing Director, Head of the Continental Europe at BlackRock.
Susanne Røge is Senior Director, ESG at ATP.
Michael Zöllner is the Chief Commercial Officer at Denmark's Export and Investment Fund.
There was a significant turnout of finance students, who had the opportunity to contribute with their opinions. Following the presentations, there was food and networking for all parties involved.
Event with Steen Jakobsen
from Saxo Bank
"War, chaos and recession - What is the next step for financial markets?"
November 2022
Steen Jakobsen is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Saxo Bank.
In November he visited University of Copenhagen to dicuss the impact on financial markets of growth, inflation, and rising interest rates with an audience of 200 students.
The event began with a presentation by Steen Jakobsen followed by a Q&A. The evening ended with socializing over a meal.
Take a look at the pictures below to get an impression of the event.
News: Polit Finance is a new student organization!
September 2022
In September 2022 Polit Finance was created by our steering comitee:
Anders Dixen Munck and Kristian Krogh
Where did the inspiration come from?
Polit Finance was inspired by the vibrant culture of student societies and clubs at universities in the UK and US. In these countries, students have access to a wide range of societies that cater to diverse interests. In contrast, while there are some excellent societies at Polit, the supply is limited, and I felt that there was an opportunity to create a new platform for like-minded students.
Keeping this in mind, we established Polit Finance as a platform for students who possess a keen interest in finance and its associated domains, to foster connections, acquire knowledge, and cultivate personal and professional growth.
Who is the target group?
Our target audience is economics students who are interested in finance. We recognise that the curriculum for economics students, especially at the bachelor’s level, may not provide significant exposure to finance.
Hence, the objective of our society is to augment the comprehension of finance and the wide-ranging career prospects accessible in this field for students with a background in economics. While our activities are customized for economics students, we extend an invitation to students from all faculties and academic levels who are interested in finance and aspire to expand their knowledge of the subject.
What is the goal?
Through a range of workshops, keynotes, and networking events, we aim to cultivate a community of students passionate about finance, while also creating opportunities for members to interact with professionals in the industry and gain valuable insights into potential career paths.
