Acumen is a non-profit impact investment fund with over 15 years’ experience in investing in social enterprises that serve low-income communities in developing countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States.

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Acumen's headquarters in New York, NY, United States

Jacqueline Novogratz

Alexandra Gordon

Minjae Park

Lynn Roland

Dr. Ayesha Khan

Jiwoo Choi

Sarah Bieber

Carsten Stendevad

Nha Thanh Nguyen

President

Hannah Tofilska

Sunny Kim

Yasmina Zaidman

Andrea Soros Colombel

Nate Laurell

Shaiza Rizavi

C. Hunter Boll

Cristina Ljungberg

Kathleen Chew Wai Lin

Karen Paterson

Margo Alexander

Kirsten Nevill-Manning

Hans Taparia

Thulsi Ravilla

The Management team at Acumen oversees the strategic direction and overall operations of the organization. This includes making high-level decisions, coordinating across departments, managing financial and legal compliance, and ensuring that the organization's investments and projects align with its mission to support social enterprises in low-income communities globally. The team is composed of leaders from various sectors, including finance, legal, compliance, recruitment, communications, and talent management.

Management

The Investment Team at Acumen is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing investments in social enterprises that address critical challenges in low-income communities across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States. They work on sector-specific initiatives, conduct due diligence, monitor portfolio performance, and provide strategic support to portfolio companies to amplify their social impact.

Investment Team

The Development and Partnerships team at Acumen is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including foundations, corporate partners, governmental bodies, and philanthropic entities. Their mission is to secure funding, foster strategic alliances, and create collaborative opportunities to support Acumen’s impact investment initiatives aimed at improving the lives of low-income communities in developing regions. The team also organizes global events to raise awareness and drive engagement with current and potential partners.

Development and Partnerships

The Leadership Team at Acumen is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the organization, guiding the development of impactful investment initiatives in social enterprises. This team, composed of experienced executives, focuses on building partnerships, fostering innovation, and ensuring the alignment of Acumen's mission with its investment strategies to maximize positive social impact in underserved communities.

Leadership Team

The Fellowship Programs team at Acumen identifies, trains, and supports emerging leaders dedicated to tackling social issues in low-income communities across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States, empowering them to drive impactful change through social enterprises and innovative solutions.

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