GSB Impact Fund

The GSB Impact Fund is a student-managed evergreen fund at Stanford Graduate School of Business, established in 2015, focusing on impact investing that seeks both financial returns and measurable social and environmental benefits. The fund is managed by students under the guidance of faculty advisors Professors Paul Pfleiderer and Kenneth Singleton, with strategic oversight from alumni and expert practitioners. It operates under the Center for Social Innovation, aiming to expose students to the process of intentional investing for both financial and social returns.

The fund invests in early-stage for-profit ventures across sectors such as education, climate, fintech, healthcare, justice, and urban development. It is geographically flexible, primarily focusing on the United States. The GSB Impact Fund provides students with hands-on experience in sourcing, conducting due diligence, structuring deals, measuring impact, and managing a portfolio. This practical exposure prepares students for careers in impact investing and social entrepreneurship.

Since its inception, the GSB Impact Fund has engaged numerous students in real-world impact investing, fostering a deeper understanding of social and environmental challenges. The fund's mission includes educating students about impact careers through partnerships and investments, empowering students and founders to leverage the fund's resources for greater societal impact, and engaging the wider impact community through events and best practices on impact investing and measurement. The fund's annual reports highlight its ongoing commitment to these objectives, showcasing its contributions to both the academic community and the broader field of impact investing.