Max Planck Furderstiftung (MPF) is an independent non-profit foundation based in Munich, Germany. Established in 2006, the foundation provides means for innovative and pioneering projects and research projects of the Max Planck Society for the advancement of science. It is supported by a nationwide initiative of private sponsors. There are currently five trustee foundations under the umbrella of the Max Planck Foundation, which are managed professionally by Max Planck Frderstiftung according to the specifications of their sponsors. The assets of the foundation are managed by the board of trustees.Max Planck Frderstiftung is currently invested in venture capital or private equity.