Acumen Is A Nonprofit Social Venture Capital Firm Founded In 2001 By Jacqueline Novogratzheadquartered In Nairobi Since 2008The Organization Focuses On Addressing Poverty Through Entrepreneurial Solutionsoperating Globally To Create Sustainable Impactsacumen S Mission Revolves Aroundpatient Capital Which Involves Investing In Local Enterprises That Can Effectively Tackle Global Poverty Challengesthe Firm Has Positively Influenced Over Half A Billion Lives Worldwide Acumen Invests In Social Enterprises Across Various Sectorsincluding Educationclimate Resilient Agricultureand Clean Energyit Provides Financial Investments Such As Loansgrantsand Equityalong With Strategic Support To Help Businesses Grow And Achieve Sustainabilitythe Organization Also Offers Capacity Building Programs And Guidance To Its Portfolio Companiesaiming To Serve Low Income Communities In Regions Like East Africaindiaand Pakistannotable Investments Include Support For Ethiochickenenhancing Its Operations And Impact
