Acumen America

The page discusses the role of early-stage capital in supporting entrepreneurs while their ideas are taking form.

The page features stories and insights on social impact, investments, and entrepreneurs addressing poverty, climate, and global challenges.

The page features reflections from a next-generation supporter on a recent Partner trip to Colombia.

The page describes the values that guide Cristina Ljungberg's giving and her view of Acumen as a learning partner.

Acumen offers job opportunities and works to address poverty across the globe.

Irtiza is a Portfolio Associate at Acumen, where he manages investment-related activities. He previously worked as an Investment Officer at Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA Funds), handling deal execution and debt facilities in impact sectors.

Juan Esteban joined Acumen in 2024 as a Portfolio Analyst.

Judy is a Leadership Analyst at Acumen. She joined in 2018 as an administrative assistant and became part of the leadership team in 2021, supporting the Fellows Program.

Matthew Courey is founding partner and chief operating officer at AlbaCore Capital Group, a European credit manager based in London. Matt oversees firm strategy, product development, risk management, portfolio strategy and attribution, team building, and operations.

Acumen works to shape the future of social impact organizations through impact investing, leadership, and sustainable solutions.

Acumen is an impact investment fund founded by Jacqueline Novogratz.

Acumen partners with entrepreneurs to create pathways out of poverty through impact investing.

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