About
The Frontier Finance Lab is a pioneering new program at the University of Michigan that equips MBA and law students with hands-on experience in impact finance while supporting enterprises and technical assistance (TA) facilities in emerging markets. Working in partnership with the International Transactions Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School and the International Investment Fund at Ross School of Business, the Lab connects top student talent to blended finance vehicles and donor-backed catalytic funds, preparing early to growth-stage companies to attract private and impact capital and scale their impact.
2025–26 International Investment Fund Members
Amidat Sonekan,
MBA/MS Candidate
Vladimir Stewart,
FTMBA Candidate
Nebyat Teferra,
FTMBA Candidate
Joshua Ogbeifun,
FTMBA Candidate
Mariana Lopes,
MBA/MS Candidate
2025–26 International Transactions Clinic Members
Jeffrey Lee-Heidenreich,
J.D. Candidate, May 2026
Tatiana Velasquez,
J.D. Candidate, 2027
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