Acumen, a US-based non-profit impact investment fund, focuses on investing in social enterprises that serve low-income individuals. The firm primarily targets sectors such as clean energy, healthcare, and agriculture. Acumen typically engages in various investment rounds, including Seed, Series A, Series B, and grants, with investments ranging from small philanthropic capital to larger funding rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include BioLite, Boulder Care, Climb Credit, and D.Light Design. Founded by Jacqueline Novogratz in 2001, Acumen's investment philosophy centers on demonstrating that combining philanthropic capital with business acumen can create thriving enterprises that significantly impact the poor. The firm offers unique value-add services to its portfolio companies, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to drive social change and sustainable growth.
Acumen Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments25
Current Portfolio Count22
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Series Unknown10 (43.5%)
Seed6 (26.1%)
Series A3 (13.0%)
Grant2 (8.7%)
Series B2 (8.7%)
Stage Mix
Series Unknown 43%Seed 26%Series A 13%Grant 9%Series B 9%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Acumen Fund - Classification
- Also Known As
- Acumen Fund, Inc.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 928000National Security and International Affairs
- 928120International Affairs
- 920000Public Administration
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 928100National Security and International Affairs
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 9100Executive, Legislative, And General Government, Except Finance
- 9700National Security And International Affairs
- 9720International Affairs
- 9721International Affairs
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end