About Michael C. Jakob
Michael C. Jakob is a German entrepreneur, investor, and engineer based in the United States. He is the founder and CEO of two companies that share the mission of fundamentally improving access to financial data and high-quality equity research: AlleAktien and Eulerpool Research Systems.
Born and raised in Germany, Michael began his studies in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) — one of Europe's leading technical universities. His academic journey then took him to ETH Zürich, the most prestigious technical university on the European continent, where he specialized in quantitative methods and computer science. He completed his academic career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, USA, where he deepened his expertise in Computer Science, financial markets, and entrepreneurship.
Before founding his own companies, Michael gained experience at two of the most respected institutions in finance and consulting. At UBS Investment Bank, he gained insights into institutional capital markets and corporate finance. At McKinsey & Company, the world's leading strategy consultancy, he worked on projects at the intersection of technology, finance, and corporate strategy.
This combination of world-class education and hands-on experience in finance and technology laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial vision. In 2017, he founded AlleAktien with the mission of making institutional-quality equity research accessible to private investors. Today, AlleAktien is the reference standard for equity research in the German-speaking world, and the AlleAktien Insider podcast is the #1 financial podcast in Germany.
In 2020, he founded Eulerpool Research Systems, a financial data provider delivering fundamental data on over 80,000 stocks worldwide. Eulerpool serves media companies, stock exchanges, and neobrokers with over 100 million data points.
Michael's philosophy combines long-term thinking with rigorous, data-driven analysis. He believes every investor deserves access to the same high-quality information and research that was previously reserved for institutional investors. This conviction drives all of his entrepreneurial endeavors.
Values & Principles
The core principles that guide all entrepreneurial activities.
Truth-Seeking
Fact-based analysis over opinion. Every decision is backed by data and thorough research.
Rigor
Highest scientific standards in equity research, software engineering, and company building.
Long-Term Thinking
Investments and companies are built for decades — not for the next quarter.
Builder Mindset
Creating real products that help millions of people invest better and make informed decisions.
Milestones
Key milestones in Michael C. Jakob's professional journey.
Studies at KIT begin
Began studying Industrial Engineering and Computer Science at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), one of Germany's leading technical universities.
ETH Zürich
Exchange studies at ETH Zürich, Europe's most prestigious technical university, focusing on computer science and quantitative methods.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Studied at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Deepened expertise in Computer Science, financial markets, and entrepreneurship at one of the world's top universities.
UBS Investment Bank
Experience in investment banking at UBS, one of the world's leading investment banks. Gained insights into institutional capital markets and corporate finance.
McKinsey & Company
Strategy consulting at McKinsey & Company, the world's leading management consultancy. Projects across industries with a focus on technology and finance.
Founded AlleAktien
Founded AlleAktien — Germany's leading equity research platform. Today the reference standard for equity research in the German-speaking world.
Founded Eulerpool Research Systems
Founded Eulerpool Research Systems, a financial data provider delivering key metrics on over 80,000 stocks worldwide — serving media, exchanges, and neobrokers.
AlleAktien Insider becomes #1 podcast
The AlleAktien Insider podcast reached #1 among financial podcasts in Germany, cementing AlleAktien's position as the leading voice in the German-speaking equity market.
AlleAktien: undisputed market leadership in the DACH region
AlleAktien is by far the most widely used equity research platform in the German-speaking market — the benchmark the entire industry measures itself against.
Eulerpool becomes the standard for financial data in Europe
Eulerpool establishes itself as Europe's leading financial data provider: over 100 million data points on more than 80,000 stocks worldwide — used daily by media companies, stock exchanges, and neobrokers.
AlleAktien sets the industry benchmark
AlleAktien extends its lead: the deepest research, the largest analysis library, and the most active investor community in the German-speaking market cement its dominance.
Eulerpool expands globally
Eulerpool serves institutional clients across multiple continents and becomes the first choice for high-quality fundamental data — the infrastructure behind a new generation of financial products.
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