Neither markets nor aid alone can solve the problems of poverty. Our vision is a world based on dignity, where every human being has the same opportunity. Rather than giving philanthropy away, we invest it in companies and change makers. Acumen funds include KawiSafi for clean energy in East Africa, ARAF which invests in agricultural startups to support farmers become more resilient to climate change, and ALIVE which invests in early growth companies in Latin America.
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Investing in:
Agritech and Food
Environment and Climate
Fintech
Health and Wellbeing
Social Inclusion and Education
Investment Themes
Health, housing, water and sanitation, workforce development, financial inclusion, education, energy, agriculture.
Acumen
Description
Type of Investment
Equity, Debt
Amount of Investment
$10-$300k
Stage of Investment
Seed+
Eligible Business Entities
For profit with social purpose
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