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Beisheim Stiftung
Otto Beisheim established the foundation in 2013 after building Metro AG into a major European retailer. The structure channels returns into Education and...
Overview
Otto Beisheim established the foundation in 2013 after building Metro AG into a major European retailer. The structure channels returns into Education and Research, Health, and Arts and Culture programs. The foundation executes through buyout, growth and secondaries mandates. Confirmed holdings include the Beisheim Center mixed-use development, The Ritz-Carlton Berlin, Berlin Marriott Hotel and Tower Apartments at Potsdamer Platz. Geographic reach centers on Switzerland and Germany, with additional exposure via pooled stakes in Metro AG and Ceconomy AG alongside Haniel and Meridian Stiftung. No public headcount or AUM figure exists. The foundation lists membership in SwissFoundations and Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen. It also holds a Bombardier Global Express and maintains the Beisheim Art Collection across Berlin and Baar. Governance separates the Baar grant-making entity from Beisheim Holding, the operating company that manages real assets and investment execution.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
2013
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
München
Corporate office
Baar, Switzerland
Principals
Otto Beisheim
Founder
Dr. Fredy Raas
Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of Beisheim Holding
Dr. Toni Calabretti
President of the Foundation Board and Managing Director of Beisheim Holding
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Beisheim Stiftung?
Dr. Fredy Raas serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of Beisheim Holding. Dr. Toni Calabretti acts as President of the Foundation Board and Managing Director of Beisheim Holding.
Does Beisheim Stiftung participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The foundation pursues buyouts, growth equity and secondaries. It also holds direct real estate assets at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.
How is Beisheim Stiftung related to Metro AG?
Otto Beisheim founded Metro AG. The foundation maintains pooled ownership positions in Metro AG and Ceconomy AG with Haniel and Meridian Stiftung.
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