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Our Mission

IIF’s mission is to create and enable an ecosystem that spurs equity investments in the small and medium enterprise sector in emerging economies, starting in India.

What Makes Us Unique

IIF is the first international student-led investment fund in the U.S. As a brand-new project, it represents an unparalleled experiential learning opportunity for fund members.

How We Work

IIF sources deals by working alongside our partner organizations in India to identify high-potential businesses from early stages to established SMEs. Fund members conduct initial screenings and comprehensive due diligences using a specified invesment criteria.

Our Partners

We work with partners both on-the-ground in India and across the University of Michigan to source and invest in promising companies in emerging markets that meet our investment criteria.

Fund Members

Our Fund operations are driven by a collaborative, student-led team: