The nation’s first student-led impact investing fund

The Social Venture Fund impact investment fund at the University of Michigan invests in and supports innovative companies that place social and environmental impact at the heart of their business model.

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Six Foods (Chirps) exists to normalize eating insects, bringing to life a vision of a sustainable food system where insects are grown in urban areas and fed on food waste. Unlike factory farming, insects can be raised humanely in cities, without antibiotics or growth hormones. Six Foods uses crickets milled into a flour to make […]

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Matterhorn provides online dispute resolution to courts. Its 24/7 access and education component empowers defendants to work with the court to resolve minor violations informally and at a convenient time. Matterhorn-enabled courts handle many high-volume infractions completely online, saving the public and courts time and money.

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Querium helps students master critical STEM skills, preparing them for college and beyond. Their platform delivers personalized, bite-sized lessons with expert system, step-by-step tutoring assistance that motivates students to succeed.

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Conversa Health, the Fund’s first direct investment in the healthcare space, aims to improve patient engagement, and care plan adherence driving improved health outcomes and lowering costs by automating conversations between physicians and their patients

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LOVELAND is a Detroit based company dedicated to gathering and presenting public information about properties, both physical and legal subdivisions, in clearer and more actionable ways that address issues related to foreclosure, blight, reuse of vacant space, and the preservation of community assets.

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Powerhouse Dynamics controls and analyzes electricity consumption at the equipment level, delivering the actionable intelligence and control required for effective energy management and cost savings across thousands of locations.

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In the News

U-M Student Fund Invests in Conversa Health’s Patient Engagement Tech

The University of Michigan’s student-run Social Venture Fund has contributed to a $3 million seed round forConversa Health, a Bay Area heathtech company aiming to improve patient engagement. The amount of U-M’s investment was not disclosed. Conversa CEO West Shell said he started the company to try to fix the “monstrous gap” in the U.S. […]

B-Schools Push Social Impact With Student-Led Venture Capital Funds

Venture capital funds have been flourishing at business schools and a new focus is pushing them to pour investment into socially impactful ventures. MBA students at Haas School, UNC Kenan-Flagler and Ross School are using socially responsible principles to lead funds worth millions of dollars, mirroring the increasing use of impact funds at some of […]

Program Related Investments in Southeast Michigan: Use, Application, and Challenges

Through a partnership between the Green Garage in Detroit and the University of Michigan Social Venture Fund, graduate students from the Steven M. Ross School of Business, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and University of Michigan Law Schools at the University of Michigan studied the use of PRIs in the current impact investing […]