Acumen America, a non-profit VC firm, invests in US social enterprises tackling poverty since 2016.
Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2016
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
