Acumen Latam Impact Ventures (ALIVE)
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Bogotá, Colombia
Countries of investment
- Colombia
- Peru
- Brazil
- Chile
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Fintech
- AI
- Blockchain
- Data Science
- Web3
About
Acumen Latam Impact Ventures (ALIVE) is an institutional investor focused on transforming the lives of lowincome communities in Latin America. The firm invests in socially impactful companies with profitable business models, emphasizing highgrowth companies that leverage technology and gamechanging innovations to address economic inequality. With a strong emphasis on Colombia and Peru, ALIVE has been a pioneering force in impact investing since 2018, incorporating deep impact measurement, a gender lens at every step of the investment process, and handson support for portfolio companies. The firm tackles some of the most pressing challenges faced by the regions most vulnerable populations and has received numerous accolades for their work in impact investing.
Acumen Latam Impact Ventures (ALIVE) is an institutional investor focused on transforming the lives of lowincome communities in Latin America. The firm invests in socially impactful companies with profitable business models, emphasizing highgrowth companies that leverage technology and gamechanging innovations to address economic inequality. With a strong emphasis on Colombia and Peru, ALIVE has been a pioneering force in impact investing since 2018, incorporating deep impact measurement, a gender lens at every step of the investment process, and handson support for portfolio companies. The firm tackles some of the most pressing challenges faced by the regions most vulnerable populations and has received numerous accolades for their work in impact investing.
Investment Thesis
Acumen Latam Impact Ventures (ALIVE) invests in highgrowth companies that leverage technology and gamechanging innovations to address economic inequality and transform the lives of lowincome communities across Latin America. The firm emphasizes sectors such as education, climate resilience, critical goods and services, and income generation opportunities. Through strategic partnerships, particularly with Acumen, and by offering significant postinvestment support, ALIVE aims to deliver both financial returns and social impact.
Manager's Experience
With extensive experience in the venture capital landscape, the fund manager has built a robust portfolio focusing on technology and healthcare sectors across North America and Europe. Active in over 30 deals, the manager emphasizes a data-driven approach to identify high-potential startups at the early and growth stages. Noteworthy exits have included successful companies that have made significant impacts in their respective industries. The strategic style is operator-first, prioritizing partnerships with founders to drive innovation and scalability.