QM Social Venture Fund
UK's first student-run social-impact VC at Queen Mary University London.
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Overview
The Queen Mary Social Venture Fund (QMSVF) is a student-led social impact venture capital fund housed in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London. It is the UK's first student-led social impact VC fund investing in student-led social ventures, delivered in partnership with Creator Fund.
Program details
Designed for Students, Investors, Founders. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.
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Check your eligibility for QM Social Venture FundWhat came of it
Queen Mary reported 22 Student VCs in 2024/25. For the 2025 competition, it reported more than 150 venture applications and seven finalists. Motics won that competition and received £15,000 in equity with ongoing mentorship.
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Questions about this program
Who can apply to the QM Social Venture Fund?
Current Queen Mary postgraduate students can apply to become student VCs, while startups need at least one founder who is a current UK university student or recent graduate.
What is the funding amount awarded to winning ventures?
The winning social venture receives an equity investment of GBP 15,000.
How long does the program last?
The program duration is 28 weeks, with a time commitment of 4-8 hours per week.
Is there any compensation for student VCs?
No, the program does not offer compensation for student VCs.
About Queen Mary University of London - School of Business and Management
Queen Mary University of London - School of Business and Management
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From public sources
What the sources say about QM Social Venture Fund
Queen Mary reports Motics as the winner and award recipient.
Source: The QM Student Social Venture Fund competitionQueen Mary reports over 150 applications and seven finalists.
Source: The QM Student Social Venture Fund competitionQueen Mary describes screening, diligence, and final pitching stages.
Source: Investment strategyQueen Mary reported 22 students in 2024/25 and 64% female participation.
Source: The QM Student Social Venture Fund competitionQueen Mary describes a usual April competition and cycle-specific dates.
Source: Investment strategyQueen Mary states founder-status and UK venture-location criteria.
Source: Investment strategy
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