Built by students, for students who take investing seriously.

Tilburg Investment Club is a student-led organization at Tilburg University that bridges the gap between academic finance and professional investment practice.

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Closing the gap between theory and practice

Finance courses teach students the theory. TIC teaches them how to apply it. Our members don't just read about portfolio construction — they build portfolios. They don't just study valuation methods — they pitch stocks to real investment professionals.

We believe the best way to learn investing is to do it. That means making mistakes in a safe, supportive environment, getting rigorous peer feedback, and iterating until your analysis is genuinely compelling.

Every semester, our members produce research, develop quantitative strategies, and present investment theses that would hold up in a professional setting. That's the TIC standard.

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Invest

Develop real investment skills through hands-on research, modelling, and strategy development.

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Connect

Build a network of ambitious peers, mentors, alumni, and industry professionals.

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Grow

Leave TIC as a more analytical, confident, and career-ready finance professional.

What drives us

The principles that shape every team meeting, every stock pitch, and every interaction at TIC.

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Intellectual Rigour

We challenge assumptions, cite evidence, and hold each other to a high analytical standard.

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Collaborative Spirit

We win as a team. Knowledge sharing and peer mentorship are core to how we operate.

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Intellectual Curiosity

We ask "why?" before we ask "what?" — curiosity drives the best investment ideas.

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Long-Term Thinking

We invest in our members' development for the long run, not just their next internship.

A brief history of TIC

2019

Club Founded

TIC is founded by a group of Tilburg University finance students who wanted a more practical complement to their academic studies.

2020

Quantitative Department Launched

The quant team is formally established, introducing data-driven and algorithmic investment approaches to the club.

2021

50 Members & First Partner Network

TIC reaches 50 active members and formalizes its first cohort of industry partners, enabling company visits and guest lectures.

2023

8 Sector Teams Established

The Fundamentals Department expands to cover all eight major GICS sectors, providing full market coverage for sector analysis.

2025

80+ Members & 100+ Partners

TIC continues to grow, with a thriving alumni network, expanded partner ecosystem, and new research publications.

What makes us different

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Real research, not simulations

Our members produce genuine investment analysis — the same kind of work done by professionals at banks and asset managers.

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Peer-driven feedback culture

Every pitch is stress-tested by your peers. It's rigorous, but it's how you actually improve.

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Direct industry access

Our partner network connects you with professionals at leading financial institutions for mentoring, internships, and careers.

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A community that lasts

The TIC alumni network spans firms across Europe. The relationships you build here follow you throughout your career.

Meet the Board

Our board members are elected annually from within the club and lead TIC's operations, departments, and partnerships.

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Tom Peeters

President

MSc Finance. Leads club strategy, external partnerships, and alumni relations.

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Emma Bakker

Head of Quantitative

MSc Econometrics. Oversees the quant research and risk management teams.

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Jasper Willems

Head of Fundamentals

MSc Finance & Investments. Leads all eight sector teams and stock pitch programme.

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Sanne de Vries

Treasurer

BSc Economics. Manages TIC's finances, budget planning, and sponsorship agreements.

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Rik van Dijk

Head of Events

BSc Finance. Organizes workshops, company visits, and the annual investment conference.

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Lotte Janssen

Head of Community

MSc Marketing & Finance. Drives member engagement, onboarding, and social initiatives.

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Lars Hendrix

Head of Partnerships

MSc Finance. Manages relationships with industry partners, sponsors, and alumni.

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Maya Visser

Head of Communications

BSc Business Administration. Manages TIC's social media, blog, and brand identity.

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Ready to join the club?

Applications open at the start of each semester. No prior experience required — just a genuine interest in investing and a willingness to learn.

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