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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Nairobi, Kenya
Countries of investment
  • USA
  • India
  • Pakistan
  • East Africa
  • West Africa
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Social Enterprise
  • HealthCare
  • Agricultural Tech
  • Energy
  • Education
About
Acumen is a non-profit impact investment fund founded by Jacqueline Novogratz in 2001. They invest patient capital in early-stage companies that deliver critical goods and services to low-income populations across Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
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$100K
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$5M
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They Invest in earlystage social enterprises that are tackling poverty and improving the lives of lowincome communities through innovative and sustainable solutions.
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