Acumen Fund

Acumen Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 2001 and headquartered in New York City. The organization is dedicated to poverty eradication by raising charitable funds to invest in early-stage enterprises that offer affordable and reliable access to essential services such as healthcare, education, clean energy, housing, and safe drinking water for low-income populations. Acumen Fund employs a patient capital approach, providing both equity and debt investments to support the growth of these enterprises. The organization collaborates with various strategic partners, including notable foundations and corporations, to amplify its impact in addressing global poverty challenges. In addition to its New York office, Acumen Fund maintains a presence in Mumbai, Nairobi, Karachi, and Accra, allowing it to engage directly with the communities it serves.