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

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

This department manages the selection, training, and support of fellows participating in various leadership and development initiatives.

Fellowship Program

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 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

This department is responsible for overseeing and making decisions regarding investment strategies and portfolio management.

Investment 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

This department focuses on strategies and activities to promote products and services through digital channels.

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