Acumen
VC / Debt fund · New York · United States
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Acumen is a global impact investor and social enterprise facilitator founded by Jacqueline Novogratz. Based in New York City and established in 2001, the organization is dedicated to tackling poverty worldwide. Led by a team of global entrepreneurs and investors, Acumen supports high-impact, sustainable ventures that align with its mission of breaking the poverty cycle. The team leverages patient capital to drive systemic change, focusing on sustainable solutions in education, agriculture, energy, and healthcare. Acumen invests in sectors like sustainable agriculture, quality education, renewable energy, healthcare services, and gender equality. They primarily focus on regions including Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States. With $48 million in assets under management (AUM), their key funds include the Acumen Global Fund and ARAF Fund, among others. Acumen collaborates with philanthropic and institutional partners to achieve its goals. Notable investments include D.Light - off-grid solar solutions, Sproxil - pharmaceutical authentication, Frontier Markets - last-mile distribution, BURN Manufacturing - clean cookstove producer, and Ziqitza Healthcare - emergency medical services in India. By fostering inclusive markets, Acumen contributes to building sustainable economic models to alleviate poverty.
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