Acumen Fund
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.
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.
Investment Thesis
They Invest in earlystage social enterprises that are tackling poverty and improving the lives of lowincome communities through innovative and sustainable solutions.