Acumen Fund Overview
- Service
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Lender
- Year Founded
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2001
- Professionals
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811
- Financed Companies
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7
- Financings
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7
Acumen Fund General Information
Description
Acumen Fund is a lender established in 2001 and based in New York City, New York. The firm raises charitable donations to make patient long-term debt or equity investments in early-stage companies providing reliable and affordable access to agricultural inputs, quality education, clean energy, healthcare services, formal housing, and safe drinking water to low-income customers.
Contact Information
Website
www.acumen.orgYear Founded
Corporate Office
- 40 Worth Street
- Suite 303
- New York, NY 10013
- United States
Acumen Fund Financings
| Company Name | Financing Date | Debt/Deal Date | Debt/Deal Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Services (B2C Non-Financial)) | Sep 2024 | ||
| Education Trust Nasra School | Jan 2015 | ||
| Burn | Jan 2013 | ||
| Gramalaya Urban and Rural Development Initiatives and Network | Feb 2012 | ||
| Gulu Agricultural Development Company | Nov 2010 | ||
| Ecotact | Jul 2008 | ||
| Drishtee Sustainable Communities | Jan 2006 |
Acumen Fund Co-Lenders (5)
| Lender | Lender Type | Lender Location | Total Shared Financings | Last Shared Financing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Capital | Lender | Norwalk, CT | 1 | |
| Lending For African Farming | Other Service Provider Type | |||
| responsAbility Investments | Mezzanine | Zurich, Switzerland | ||
| Root Capital | Lender | Cambridge, MA | 1 | |
| U.S. International Development Finance Corporation | Lender | Washington, DC | 1 |
Acumen Fund Investment Preferences
| Preferred Industries | Preferred Verticals | Preferred Deal Types | Geographic Preferences | Transaction Amount |
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Acumen Fund Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acumen America | San Francisco, CA | 2016 | |
| KawiSafi Ventures | Nairobi, Kenya | 2016 | |
| Acumen Capital Partners (impact investing) | New York, NY |
Acumen Fund FAQs
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When was Acumen Fund founded?
Acumen Fund was founded in 2001.
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Where is Acumen Fund headquartered?
Acumen Fund is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of Acumen Fund?
Acumen Fund total number of employees/professionals is 811.
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What service provider type is Acumen Fund?
Acumen Fund's service provider type is Lender.
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What companies has Acumen Fund invested in or acquired?
Acumen Fund has invested in or acquired companies like WamiAgro, Flourish Health, and Keep IT Cool.
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What are Acumen Fund subsidiaries?
Acumen America, KawiSafi Ventures, and Acumen Capital Partners (impact investing) are subsidiaries of Acumen Fund.
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