Tuck Social Venture Fund (TSVF)
Hands-on experiential learning in impact investing.
Overview
The Tuck Social Venture Fund (TSVF) is a student-run, early-stage investment fund at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business that invests in for-profit social enterprises delivering measurable social impact alongside financial returns. The fund represents hands-on experiential learning in impact investing.
Investment focus
TSVF pursues market returns in lockstep with tangible societal benefits, focusing on early-stage companies where social impact is core to the business model. The fund emphasizes operational excellence and sustainable unit economics, targeting sectors such as clean energy, healthcare, food and agriculture, education, and technology for social good.
Program details
Designed for Students, Investors. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Tuck Social Venture Fund (TSVF)Benefits
Participants gain access to Tuck faculty as thought leaders and advisors, connections to Tuck's broader alumni network, pro bono consulting projects from MBA students, and recruitment opportunities for internships and full-time hires.
What came of it
TSVF has demonstrated measurable success in backing social enterprises, with multiple portfolio companies scaling impact and achieving financial sustainability.
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What it pays
Participants do not receive compensation.
Questions about this program
What work have TSVF student directors performed?
A Tuck participant described sourcing companies, conducting due diligence, preparing investment memos and recommendations, managing portfolio companies, and leading alumni relations.
What is TSVF’s typical investment in a portfolio company?
Tuck lists a typical investment of $25,000. This is a fund investment amount, not student compensation.
About Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business
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From public sources
What the sources say about Tuck Social Venture Fund (TSVF)
As of 2026-10-04, Tuck says TSVF is seeking additional portfolio companies.
Source: Tuck Social Venture FundThe 2017 student-director account describes market, competitive, and valuation analysis.
Source: First Investment for Tuck Social Venture FundA Tuck student-director account describes a three-person deal team in 2017.
Source: First Investment for Tuck Social Venture FundA 2017 Tuck student-director account reports TSVF’s first investment as a $25,000 note.
Source: First Investment for Tuck Social Venture FundTuck lists a typical TSVF investment of $25,000.
Source: Tuck Social Venture FundTuck says TSVF invests through debt and equity in early-stage social enterprises.
Source: Tuck Social Venture Fund
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