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    Acumen

    At a Glance

    Venture Capital

    51-200

    Overview

    Acumen invests in businesses and leaders to tackle poverty through patient capital and innovative solutions. Founded by Jacqueline Novogratz in 2001, Acumen has positively impacted over 650 million lives by focusing on sectors such as healthcare, energy, education, and agriculture in some of the world's hardest-to-reach communities. The organization believes that by supporting transformative companies and nurturing emerging leaders, they can create sustainable markets and build a world centered on dignity and inclusion. Acumen engages with partners, including philanthropic organizations and corporations, to develop funding strategies that drive social impact while equipping entrepreneurs with the tools they need to effect meaningful change. With a commitment to aligning business with moral imagination, Acumen seeks candidates who are passionate about social innovation and share their mission to break the cycle of poverty.

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