Acumen Latam Impact Ventures (ALIVE)
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Bogotá, Colombia
Countries of investment
- Colombia
- Peru
- Brazil
- Chile
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series B
Industries
- Fintech
- HR Tech
- Health Tech
- Sustainability
- Foodtech
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 region's 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 region's 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.
Acumen Latam Impact Ventures (ALIVE) Contacts Information
Team
Virginia Losada
Managing Partner
Catalina Garavito
Principal
Juan David Aristizabal
Investment Manager
Mariana Blanco
Investment Associate
Portfolio
Suyo
VITAL
La Manicurista
Proximity Designs
PROSPERiA
OVO