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Acumen America identifies and invests in mission-driven founders looking to fix the root causes of America’s poverty crisis. Based in Nairobi since 2008, we invest in local enterprises in education, …
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Acumen America identifies and invests in mission-driven founders looking to fix the root causes of America’s poverty crisis. Based in Nairobi since 2008, we invest in local enterprises in education, …
Acumen America
Acumen America provides catalytic capital and hands-on support to address three systemic symptoms of poverty in America: unequal workforce development, health inequities, and financial instability.
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Be part of solutions to global poverty. Acumen partners with social innovators to break the cycle of poverty through impact investing. Support us today.
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Support Acumen's unique approach to solving poverty with philanthropic giving, impacting 547M lives through innovative investing and community engagement.
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Get in touch with Acumen, the impact investment fund founded by Jacqueline Novogratz. Reach out to us today to make a difference.
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Acumen invests in key sectors like energy, agriculture, education, and workforce across regions like East Africa, India, Latin America, and West Africa.
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Acumen America identifies and invests in mission-driven founders looking to fix the root causes of America’s poverty crisis. Based in Nairobi since 2008, we invest in local enterprises in education, …
Acumen secures over $245 million to scale clean energy in Africa
Sep 23, 2025 · Acumen is a global impact investor focused on tackling poverty by backing entrepreneurs and innovators in underserved markets. Founded in 2001 by Jacqueline Novogratz, Acumen uses …
Acumen Appoints Carsten Stendevad as President and Chief …
May 9, 2025 · Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline …