University of Michigan Community,

Welcome to the official website of the University of Michigan Impact Investing Group (IIG)! We are a student-led, registered, non-profit organization that is focused on educating and facilitating impact investing in our communities. My name is John Lee, and I am honored to serve as the President of IIG for 2025. Thank you for taking the time to explore our website and learn more about the positive changes we are committed to making every day.

IIG was founded on campus in 2017 and has since flourished into an active community of students deeply engaged in the crossroads of impact and business. Here at IIG, we believe in the power of local communities, small businesses, and the individuals behind them who drive innovation and growth. As a growth equity impact investment group, our methodology begins and ends with serving the local Metro Detroit community.

Each year, through a rigorous process of financial and social evaluations, we select several local businesses to receive microloans designed to support their growth. Many of these businesses then partner with us for a semester of consulting, where we work collaboratively to enhance their business model and strategic development. Upon completion, they join our growing network of past successes, becoming a testament to the transformative power of impact investing. By investing in their potential, we create lasting impacts that ripple through neighborhoods, communities, and the broader economy, fostering a cycle of opportunity and sustainable progress.

If you are a local entrepreneur, a student interested in joining, or simply passionate about impact, I warmly invite you to get in touch to learn more about IIG. You can contact us at iigumich@gmail.com

Best regards,

John Lee | President of Impact Investing Group, Class of 2027

The IIG Difference.

At IIG, we strive to grow from each other. We provide formal mentorship & rigorous weekly education to prepare our members with core finance & consulting skills.

By applying these skills to real-world businesses, we prepare out members for success in the world of “investing & growing businesses!”

Professional Development

IIG has a strong network of partner businesses across the Metro Detroit Area.

Each year, we invest in & consult for impactful businesses make them a part of our IIG community. Our partner business learn from each other & we learn from them!

Metro-Detroit Community

IIG is a family—beyond our project work! We value quality time together and are committed in fostering a positive community that uplifts each other both inside and outside IIG.

When you are a member of the club, you’re a part of our family!

IIG Family

Our IIG Alumni.

IIG Alumni excel across every industry & function. We go on to do amazing things in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, and Industry. As a member of IIG, you can access to that wealth of knowledge & lived experiences.