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Handelsblatt column "The New Giving". The inheritance tax deal

Handelsblatt column "The New Giving". Why don't wealthy people in Germany talk about their money and giving? In Felix Oldenburg's first Handelsblatt column…

Felix Oldenburg on the surprising history of wealth, and how we can unshackle it for the good of all. (English)

The Deutschlandfunk non-fiction book magazine recommends the book by Felix Oldenburg.

A few families in Germany own half of all wealth. To reduce inequality, political scientist Martyna Linartas calls for consistent taxation and a basic inheritance for everyone…

Unused billions: How private wealth can do good In "Der gefesselte Wohlstand" (The Shackled Wealth), author Felix Oldenburg points out new ways in which private money can be quickly deployed for good causes ...

Should billionaires still exist? Studies show that the gap between rich and poor is growing wider and wider. While some live on their luxury yachts or take short flights in their private jets, others live...

Germany needs growth and prosperity. But how? Four guides for future rulers. Among them Felix Oldenburg's "Der gefesselte Wohlstand" (Chained Prosperity).

Felix Oldenburg is a startup founder - and a man with a social conscience. He has set himself the goal of digitizing the German foundation system and making it more accessible.

Germany is a wealthy country. Nevertheless, in the legislative period now coming to an end, many things that could be improved with little money remain untouched. But why …

ZDF accompanies Felix Oldenburg across Berlin's Kurfürstendamm into the office where the startup bcause is reinventing philanthropy. (From minute 14:30)

The startup bcause wants to make it much easier to set up and support foundations online. Now, several prominent investors are speaking out for the first time about their involvement.

Taxing the rich feels right. Fifteen years ago, I would have agreed, especially with the prospect of additional billions to help the less fortunate. But since leading the philanthropy sector in Germany...

More millionaires than ever before are living in Germany. At the same time, donations are declining. This can be changed – with the right opportunities. A guest contribution by Felix Oldenburg

“Struggling for what is right.” Felix Oldenburg studied philosophy, but his thesis advisor thought he was “more of a manager type”. Now he wants to do something meaningful with his startup.

The descendant of a BASF founder wants to donate a large portion of her 25 million euro inheritance. Fifty volunteers are to decide who gets the money. Is this a wise...

In Germany, a billion-euro market for financial engagement is slumbering. People – even the frequently criticized wealthy – want to do good with their money. For this to happen, the right...

"Probably you invited me because I like to liberate private wealth in order to have a social impact." bcause founder Felix Oldenburg guesting on the New-Work Podcast by Michael Trautmann and...

This is where start-ups pitch their business idea: This time: bcause, a platform that wants to radically simplify social engagement. Would Xing founder Lars Hinrichs invest?

The head of the Startup Association Verena Pausder does it, and so does Amorelie founder Lea-Sophie Cramer. They are founding online foundations without ever having set foot in a law firm, without ...

For this generation, getting financially involved online is a no-brainer. Because they know what is at stake for our society, our planet, and our future. In return, they expect this…

The volume of donations in Germany has fallen – and fewer people have donated. Many NGOs will have to chart a new course, says Felix Oldenburg from the platform gut.org. Often there is a lack of …

Our CEO, Felix, spoke with Lena Jesberg about how financial commitment can become a social and fulfilling experience.

The willingness of Germans to donate is not what it once was. Only 14 million people in Germany donated anything at all between January and September…

During the Christmas season, many people want to do good with their money. What you need to look out for and how to recognize reputable charity organizations. Felix spoke with Jonas Schulze Pals about giving the right way for…

Verena Pausder and Lea-Sophie explain from minute 53 onwards why a foundation is the best Christmas present.

The start-up Bcause wants to encourage wealthy individuals to set up an online foundation. Just like in a bank custody account, they can invest their money there for donations or sustainable investments.

Sustainable finance is under criticism. Investment products are non-transparent and have too little impact, according to the frequent complaint. Last year, the "Economist" concluded its ESG special issue ...

The fintech platform aims to make it easier for people with money to make non-profit investments. Financiers include Martina Merz, among others. The start-up check.

A goodcast about the future of giving and the will to transform frustration into entrepreneurial energy. Pure inspiration for all aspiring social entrepreneurs...

Who can, who should solve the climate crisis, preserve democracy, and advocate for disadvantaged groups? Having spent 20 years professionally in mission-driven organizations and mostly in my private life…

In the podcast with Andreas Schiemenz, Susanna Krüger expresses a great appreciation for the third sector. She is aware of the complexity of the work, of the tension between full-time and…

While Deffner is confined to bed because of Corona, Zschäpitz talks to the trained philosopher Felix Oldenburg, founder of the fintech bcause, about how to invest money correctly. They develop...

The Berlin-based "project bcause" wants to shake up the foundation sector in Germany. Too much bureaucracy, too rigid statutes, and excessively high costs mean that foundations are missing out on billions of euros...

This DLD Munich 2022 session sees a premiere. Lukas Bosch and Felix Oldenburg introduce project bcause, a new fintech platform that aims to make sustainable investing easy and effective …

With the portal unterkunft-ukraine.de, Felix Oldenburg and his fellow campaigners have built a platform from scratch in just a few days where Ukrainian refugees can find a bed. Around 325,000 …

Exclusive: Scene figures such as former Zalando CEO Rubin Ritter and Nebenan.de founder Christian Vollmann are financing a fintech that raised funds for donations via its platform …

Philanthropy in Germany is in crisis. The richest are getting richer, but on average they are keeping more for themselves. A new movement wants to change that.

I think the question is unavoidable: How can private wealth, which has grown strongly in recent years, contribute even more to overcoming social and ecological ...

The TV magazine MONITOR asks Felix Oldenburg how family foundations work

In the TV show plusminus, Felix Oldenburg explains why founders often pay unnecessarily large amounts of money for their foundations.