Wharton Impact Venture Associates
Hands-on experience in impact investing for Wharton and Penn students.
Overview
Wharton Impact Venture Associates (WIVA) is an experiential education program providing Wharton and Penn graduate and undergraduate students with hands-on experience in impact investing. The program mirrors professional VC fund activities with student deal sourcing, screening, analysis, and investment recommendations. Participants engage in professional VC activities, sourcing over 400 early-stage impact enterprises annually and conducting rigorous business and impact model analysis.
Investment focus
WIVA targets early-stage impact enterprises that demonstrate positive social or environmental impact while also providing attractive financial returns. The program focuses on sustainable business models and aims to develop students' skills in VC and PE analysis, impact measurement, and deal negotiation.
Program details
Designed for Students. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
Eligible participants include Wharton MBA and undergraduate students, as well as students from Penn Engineering, Law, and Medicine.
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Check your eligibility for Wharton Impact Venture AssociatesAdmissions and application
Admission is by invitation, targeting high-performing students from various disciplines.
Benefits
Participants develop VC and PE analytical skills, impact measurement expertise, and professional networks.
Timeline
The program runs for a semester or a year, with a focus on experiential learning.
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What it pays
Participants do not receive financial compensation for their involvement in the program.
Questions about this program
Who can apply to WIVA?
Students from all University of Pennsylvania schools and academic years are welcome to apply.
About Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
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From public sources
What the sources say about Wharton Impact Venture Associates
The official WIVA page describes students sourcing early-stage companies with potential social or environmental impact.
Source: Wharton Impact Venture Associates (WIVA)The official WIVA FAQ says full-time summer interns are recruited during the spring semester; no specific summer2027window is stated in that passage.
Source: Wharton Impact Venture Associates (WIVA)The official WIVA FAQ gives September7 at11:59p.m.ET as the priority deadline within its2026application paragraph.
Source: Wharton Impact Venture Associates (WIVA)The official WIVA FAQ sets the2026application closing at September13,2026,11:59p.m.ET.
Source: Wharton Impact Venture Associates (WIVA)The official WIVA FAQ sets the2026application opening at August24,2026,12:00p.m.ET.
Source: Wharton Impact Venture Associates (WIVA)The official WIVA page describes a competitive annual application process.
Source: Wharton Impact Venture Associates (WIVA)
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