Acumen LatAm Impact Ventures

Acumen Latam Impact Ventures – ALIVE Ventures – is a new type of Latin American fund manager. A fund manager that places impact at centerstage, measuring impact using a data driven approach to not only count lives but more importantly to understand how lives are being impacted. A fund manager that incorporates gender lens investing every step of the way, from origination to post-investment management. A fund manager that seeks to build a vibrant community of like-minded investors that truly care about impact and learning. A fund manager that seeks to grow the impact investing space in Latin America by collaborating and sharing knowledge broadly. And finally, but equally important, a fund manager that seeks to provide attractive risk adjusted returns to its investors.

Santiago Alvarez

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Colombia

Symplifica

Venture Round in 2021
Symplifica.com specializes in software development for human resources. Symplifica.com is based in Colombia.

Finaktiva

Series B in 2021
Finaktiva SAS is a fintech company based in Medellin, Colombia, founded in 2017. It operates a digital credit platform that provides flexible online loans tailored to the cash flow and capital needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs. The platform focuses on businesses characterized by innovative models, strong growth rates, and positive community impact. Finaktiva combines cash management, supply chain finance, and lending services to help SMEs manage their liquidity and finance their growth effectively. By analyzing ventures and ensuring proper documentation, the company facilitates timely credit disbursement, enabling businesses to access necessary financing and make prompt payments to suppliers.