Acumen
Impact investorActively deployingNew York · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Also known as Acumen Resilient Agriculture
Investment thesis
Acumen invests with a long-term 'Patient Capital' approach to tackle poverty, an idea it says has contributed to impacting over 700 million lives. It backs entrepreneurs who combine the practical skills of building companies with moral leadership, believing this combination transforms livelihoods, industries, and markets. Grounding its theory of change in people, Acumen partners with founders to scale impact against the toughest problems of poverty. Its regional teams guide the organization's work, shape strategies, and invest in solutions to poverty-related challenges around the world.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSan Francisco, US
Evan Sharp(Executive Officer)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Benjamin Silbermann(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)
BoardJeremy Levine(Director)Jeff Jordan(Director)
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioPinterestNYSE: PINS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Acumen invest at?
- Acumen invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Acumen focus on?
- Acumen focuses on AgTech, EdTech, Energy, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Acumen located?
- Acumen is headquartered in New York, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJacqueline Novogratz - Building Acumen & How to (Actually) Change the World | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss · Jacqueline Novogratz
Investing in Climate Resilience and Poverty Alleviation: Acumen Founder & CEO Jacqueline Novogratz
Harvard Business School · Jacqueline Novogratz
Jacqueline Novogratz, Acumen CEO: Building a better world together | The Positive Leadership Podcast
Microsoft · Jacqueline Novogratz
Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder & CEO of Acumen on Moral Imagination in the face of the climate crisis
Acumen Academy · Jacqueline Novogratz
Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen: Balancing Humility with Audacity
Stanford Graduate School of Business · Jacqueline Novogratz
Introduction from Acumen's Founder \\ Jacqueline Novogratz \\ Acumen European Partner Gathering
Acumen · Jacqueline Novogratz
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