QM Social Venture Fund
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Scout Program
The Queen Mary Social Venture Fund (QMSVF) is the first student-led social impact venture capital fund in the United Kingdom. Operated through a partnership between Queen Mary's School of Business and Management and Creator Fund, the initiative enables students to serve as venture capitalists, making real investment decisions in early-stage social enterprises while gaining practical experience in venture investing.
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The QM Social Venture Fund focuses on investing in early-stage, for-profit social enterprises that prioritize social impact as a core aspect of their business model. The fund aims to support ventures that provide scalable solutions to societal challenges, addressing environmental, social, or economic issues.
The program is open to students at Queen Mary University with interests in venture capital, social entrepreneurship, and impact investing. Interested students can apply through the formal startup application process.
This program is unpaid, as students engage in venture capital activities without financial compensation.
There is no cost to participate in the program.
The program operates on a continuous basis, with students engaging in investment committee decision-making and quarterly reviews.
Participants are expected to engage part-time in the program activities, balancing their studies with their responsibilities as student VCs.
The program requires in-person participation at the School of Business and Management, Queen Mary University of London.
Students interested in applying should demonstrate a strong interest in venture capital and social impact, and be prepared to engage actively in the investment process.
Q: Who can apply? A: The program is open to Queen Mary University students. Q: Is there compensation? A: No, this is an unpaid program.
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