Acumen America, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, is the US arm of the global non-profit venture capital firm Acumen. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in American social enterprises that address poverty, particularly in financial inclusion, health equity, and workforce development. Acumen America typically invests in Seed and Pre-Seed rounds, with occasional Series A investments.
Notable portfolio companies include Affect Therapeutics, Boulder Care, Bridge Money, Climb Credit, and Esusu. Key partners and decision-makers at Acumen America bring extensive experience from various sectors. The firm's investment philosophy revolves around "Patient Capital," aiming to create sustainable social impact. Acumen America also offers unique value-add services such as strategic guidance and access to a global network of social entrepreneurs and investors.
Acumen America - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments28
Current Portfolio Count26
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed11 (39.3%)
Series Unknown10 (35.7%)
Pre-Seed4 (14.3%)
Series A2 (7.1%)
Convertible Note1 (3.6%)
Stage Mix
Seed 39%Series Unknown 36%Pre-Seed 14%Series A 7%Convertible Note 4%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Acumen America - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions