Anderson Venture Impact Partners

Anderson Venture Impact Partners (AVIP) is a student-led investment fund based in Los Angeles, California. Comprised of 14 employees, AVIP operates as a self-sustaining entity focused on delivering both financial returns and positive social and environmental impact. The fund targets early-stage for-profit companies in the United States whose business models are designed to address pressing societal and environmental challenges. AVIP's investment portfolio spans four key areas: Education and Workforce Development, Health and Wellness, Financial Inclusion, and Environmental Sustainability. AVIP distinguishes itself by providing strategic partnership support to its portfolio companies, helping them effectively solve social and environmental problems while minimizing negative externalities. AVIP also assists with impact measurement and tracking, offering quarterly impact reports that enhance portfolio companies' reporting capabilities. Furthermore, AVIP connects its portfolio companies with a network of UCLA faculty, alumni, and the wider Anderson MBA community, providing access to valuable consulting services and expanded exposure. For further information about Anderson Venture Impact Partners, please visit their website at anderson.ucla.edu/programs-and-outreach/impactanderson/for-students/anderson-venture-impact-partners.