IfUS-Institut

What IfUS-Institut does

IfUS-Institut für Unternehmenssanierung an der EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht is a non-profit (gGmbH) education and research institute founded in 2010, legally affiliated with EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht and operating from Heidelberg with a registered office at the EBS campus in Oestrich-Winkel. Its stated mission is to qualify and network professionals who advise companies in transformation and crisis situations, functioning as a bridge between academic research and practice in Germany's corporate restructuring (Sanierung) field. Director Prof. Dr. Henning Werner simultaneously serves as Rector of EBS Universität, anchoring the institute's academic credibility.

Its product portfolio comprises three certificate programs (CRO-Masterclass, Zertifikatslehrgang Transformations- & Turnaround Manager, and Zertifikatslehrgang Restrukturierungs- & Sanierungsberater), two annual conferences (Transformationskonferenz in June and Sanierungskonferenz in September), regional Stammtische networking dinners held in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, and Stuttgart, and a publishing arm anchored by the standard reference 'Modernes Sanierungsmanagement' (7th edition, 2024) and the Chief Transformation Officer study, claimed to be Germany's largest. Delivery is faculty-led by a network of 25+ senior practitioners drawn from banking (e.g., LBBW), advisory firms (Deloitte, Allert & Co.), and corporates (Mercedes-Benz).

Revenue is generated from tuition across the three certificate programs, conference and event ticketing (with published pricing for Stammtische at €60 gross per attendee), publication sales, and increasingly from a sponsored service-provider directory (ifus-branchendienstleister.de). The institute operates with a lean core team (estimated 1-10 employees) and an event-driven go-to-market model. Customer segments are professionals (CROs, turnaround managers, restructuring advisors) and the broader German restructuring industry, with secondary audiences of companies seeking transformation expertise. No external capital, AI capabilities, or technology platform components are documented; this is a credentialing, events, and publishing business rather than a software business.

Name

IfUS-Institut

Legal name

IfUS-Institut für Unternehmenssanierung an der EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht gGmbH

Website

https://ifus-institut.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IfUS-Institut is a German non-profit (gGmbH) education and research institute, affiliated with EBS Universität, that certifies and networks transformation, turnaround, and restructuring professionals through three certificate programs, two annual conferences, and regional networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidelberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Certificate Programs: Revenue generated from certificate programs including CRO-Masterclass, Transformations- und Turnaround-Manager, and Restrukturierungs- & Sanierungsberater. Programs are scheduled with start dates in 2026.
2. Conference and Event Tickets: Revenue from ticketed events including Transformationskonferenz (June 2026) and Sanierungskonferenz (September 2026)
3. Publications: Sale of professional publications including the standard work 'Modernes Sanierungsmanagement' (7th edition 2024) and various research studies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IfUS-Institut is a non-profit professional education and research institute that qualifies and networks professionals who help companies in transformation and crisis situations. It sells three certificate programs (CRO-Masterclass, Transformations- & Turnaround Manager, Restrukturierungs- & Sanierungsberater), hosts two annual conferences (Transformationskonferenz and Sanierungskonferenz), runs regional networking dinners (IfUS-Stammtische in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, and Stuttgart), and publishes the standard reference work 'Modernes Sanierungsmanagement' plus industry studies such as the CTO-Studie.

Product overview

IfUS-Institut offers a portfolio of professional education and networking products in the restructuring and transformation domain. The core offerings include three certification programs (CRO-Masterclass, Transformations- & Turnaround Manager, and Restrukturierungs- & Sanierungsberater), two major annual conferences (Transformationskonferenz and Sanierungskonferenz), and regional IfUS-Stammtische networking events. These educational products are complemented by research publications including the Sanierungshandbuch (Modernes Sanierungsmanagement book in its 7th edition), the CTO-Studie industry study, and broader industry studies. The institution serves as a bridge between academic knowledge and professional practice in corporate restructuring and turnaround management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CRO-Masterclass A certification program for Chief Restructuring Officers, providing advanced training in corporate restructuring and turnaround management skills for senior restructuring professionals.
• Zertifikatslehrgang Transformations- & Turnaround Manager Certification program for transformation and turnaround management professionals, teaching skills to guide companies through organizational change and crisis situations.
• Zertifikatslehrgang Restrukturierungs- & Sanierungsberater Certification program for restructuring and restructuring consulting professionals, providing comprehensive training in corporate turnaround methodologies.
• Transformationskonferenz Annual conference focused on effective transformation in mid-sized businesses, covering business model and culture change in practice.
• Sanierungskonferenz Annual conference dedicated to corporate restructuring and turnaround topics, providing networking and knowledge exchange for industry professionals.
• IfUS-Stammtische Regional networking events (roundtables) for restructuring professionals held in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, and Stuttgart, featuring expert presentations and industry discussions; tickets priced at €60 gross per person including a 3-course meal and beverages.
• Modernes Sanierungsmanagement (Sanierungshandbuch) The book 'Modernes Sanierungsmanagement' (Modern Restructuring Management), a comprehensive standard reference work in the restructuring field, published in its 7th edition in 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 completed restructuring transactions documented among instructor network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Porsche ConsultingmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on study 'Automobilindustrie 2026 - Restrukturierung als Überlebensprinzip' examining automotive industry restructuring trends.
• Struktur Management PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Cooperation partner for CTO-Study 'Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) – Game-Changer für eine erfolgreiche Transformation?'. Jointly conducted Germany's largest CTO study with academic and industry partners.
• Executive Interim PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Cooperation partner for CTO-Study. Contributed expertise and research collaboration for the study on Chief Transformation Officer roles.
• SRH University HeidelbergcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Academic partner for CTO study conducted in cooperation with SRH University Heidelberg, contributing academic research methodology and institutional credibility.
• EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und RechtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution - IfUS-Institut is an affiliated institute (An-Institut) at EBS Universität, providing academic legitimacy and university infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ifus-institut

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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