Reiner Braun

Prof. Reiner Braun is a Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance at the TUM School of Management, Technische Universität München (TUM). His research focuses on innovation finance, venture capital, and private equity, with a particular emphasis on startup financing strategies and the application of artificial intelligence in financial decision-making. Braun holds a PhD from the University of Wuppertal (2007) and a habilitation from TUM (2012). Prior to his current position, he served at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg from 2013 to 2015.

His academic career includes research visits at Oxford, Harvard, and Manchester. Key research areas include private equity performance persistence, venture capital financing dynamics, and the role of social media sentiment (e.g., Twitter) in investment decisions. Braun’s work frequently bridges theoretical finance with empirical analysis of real-world investment behaviors and market mechanisms.

His publications span high-impact journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Business Venturing, with recent trends focusing on AI-driven investment strategies, cross-border startup movements, and the impact of unfunded capital commitments on institutional investors. Braun has advised on policy reforms related to venture capital ecosystems and innovation financing in Germany.

Notably absent from his profile are explicit mentions of academic awards, student advisees, or active grants. His research often collaborates with industry partners, reflecting his dual focus on academic rigor and practical financial applications.