Prof. Luise Eisfeld
SFI Faculty Member, Assistant Professor, Université de Lausanne
Luise Eisfeld is Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Lausanne. Professor Eisfeld's academic work on startup entry and acquisitions in software markets has been recognized by several awards. She obtained the HEC Research Fund from the University of Lausanne in 2023, and the Best Teacher Award (MSc Finance program) from the University of Lausanne in 2024.
Expertise
Professor Eisfeld's research explores the dynamics of competition, innovation, and pricing in digital markets, with a particular focus on the significant role of Big Tech companies in shaping these landscapes. One strand of her work investigates the impact of startup acquisitions on market entry incentives for digital technology firms. Her findings reveal that while acquisitions can generally stimulate innovative startup activity, acquisitions by dominant players such as Big Tech—particularly those targeting more established startups—may hinder new market entrants. Another line of research examines pricing strategies on digital platforms, leveraging data from Amazon to uncover insights into seller behavior and platform-driven market structures.
Expertise Fields
- Financial Institutions
- Venture Capital and Private Equity
- Corporate Finance and Governance
- Financial Valuation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Frontier Topics
- Big Data and Fintech