Social Venture Fund Michigan
Empowering future leaders to drive social change through investment.
Overview
The University of Michigan Social Venture Fund (SVF) is the first student-run social venture fund in the United States, established in 2009. SVF invests in and supports innovative companies that place social impact at the heart of their business model, fostering growth of enterprises addressing societal needs insufficiently served by traditional markets. SVF operates as a student-led fund of nearly 50 MBAs, BBAs, and JDs, many of whom are dual-degree students, conducting real investment activities including deal sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, and portfolio management.
Investment focus
SVF focuses on investing in companies that prioritize social impact, addressing societal needs that are often overlooked by traditional markets. The fund aims to empower future leaders in social entrepreneurship through practical investment experience.
Program details
Designed for Students, Founders. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
The program is open to students enrolled in MBA, BBA, or JD programs at the University of Michigan.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Social Venture Fund MichiganAdmissions and application
The program accepts 15-25 new investment associates each fall. Interested students can apply through the University of Michigan's application process.
Benefits
Participants gain hands-on experience in investment activities, including deal sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, and portfolio management, while contributing to social impact.
Timeline
The program runs annually with a fall intake for new associates.
How to go about it
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Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
This program does not provide any financial compensation to its associates.
Questions about this program
What is the time commitment?
Associates are expected to commit 10-15 hours per week.
About University of Michigan
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From public sources
What the sources say about Social Venture Fund Michigan
Michigan Ross reported nine early-stage investments since the 2009 launch as of August 2019.
Source: First-Ever Student Led Social Investing Fund Celebrates 10 Years of ImpactMichigan Ross describes hands-on investing that includes sourcing and portfolio monitoring.
Source: Student Investment FundsThe program page lists four social and environmental focus areas.
Source: Social Venture Fund - Zell Lurie Institute for EntrepreneurshipThe program states an average weekly time commitment.
Source: Social Venture Fund - Zell Lurie Institute for EntrepreneurshipAssociates are described as making a two-year commitment.
Source: Social Venture Fund - Zell Lurie Institute for EntrepreneurshipThe fund states a recurring fall intake of 15-25 associates.
Source: Social Venture Fund - Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship
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