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University of Chicago Booth School of Business
University of Chicago Booth School of Business, founded 1898, led by Dean Madhav Rajan, with campuses in Chicago, London, and Hong Kong.
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business offers MBA, specialized masters, and doctoral degrees in business disciplines. Founded in 1898, it is based in Chicago, Illinois. The school also provides Executive Education programs for professionals.
General information
Firm type
Endowment
Year founded
1898
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
Chicago, IL, United States
Additional offices
Hong Kong · London
Principals
Madhav Rajan
Dean
David Booth
Namesake donor
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Booth?
The University of Chicago's central investment office manages Booth's endowment. The school does not maintain a separate investment team.
Does Booth invest through direct deals or fund commitments?
Booth's endowment is managed centrally, with allocation to public equities, fixed income, private equity, and real assets. The school does not make direct venture investments.
What is Booth's relationship to the University of Chicago?
Booth is a graduate school within the University of Chicago. Its finances, including endowment and operations, are governed by the university's central administration.
Where does Booth's largest endowment gift come from?
David Booth, Booth School alumnus and co-founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, donated $300 million in 2008, leading to the school's renaming (per the university).
What investment stages does Booth typically target?
As an endowment, Booth holds a diversified portfolio across asset classes but does not publish specific stage or sector preferences.
How does Booth source proprietary deal flow?
Booth does not source deals independently; it relies on the university's investment office and external asset managers for allocation decisions.
Does Booth have philanthropic structures separated from the endowment?
Alumni philanthropic gifts are managed separately by the university's development office. The endowment itself is centrally invested.
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