Acumen | Investing in Change to End Poverty
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, …
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Impact Investing | About
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’s Hardest-to-Reach Initiative reaches target raise of $250 ...
New York City (January 6, 2026) — Acumen, a global impact investor building markets to solve poverty, announced today its Hardest-to-Reach Initiative (H2R) secured a total of $250 million in blended …
Acumen Invests in AgroEknor to Expand Nigeria’s Hibiscus Export …
Feb 6, 2026 · Acumen’s investment will support AgroEknor’s next phase of growth, including working capital for hibiscus procurement and export logistics, acquisition of a currently leased sorting facility, …
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 …
Jacqueline Novogratz | Founder Driving Social Impact at Acumen
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, …
West Africa - Acumen
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, …
Investing in Entrepreneurs to Create Lasting Impact | Acumen
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, …
4 principles to guide your philanthropy in 2025 - Acumen
Feb 3, 2025 · At Acumen, we have long championed the necessity of Patient Capital to address the world’s most pressing challenges of poverty. Effective philanthropy calls us to embrace this …
Acumen East Africa
Acumen East Africa invests in education, agriculture, and energy to empower local entrepreneurs and improve livelihoods for a brighter future.