Company intelligence
Acumen
Solving the problems of poverty and building a world based on dignity.
Investment Management
New York, US
1,011 employees
Founded 2001
11 public signals
About Acumen
Acumen is solving the problems of poverty and building a world based on dignity. Named one of Fast Company’s most innovative companies of 2026.
Verified activity
Signals from Acumen
11 published signals
Presence & Recognition
Acumen attended the Africa Food Systems Forum at the executive roundtable with the Mastercard Foundation, where Moyin Johnson and Sabrina Lee Sanchez spotlighted entrepreneurs from the Green RISE Africa program.
Reported by Acumen
People
Acumen is looking to hire a Head of Philanthropy and Principal Giving to build relationships with philanthropists and secure capital for the company's vision.
Reported by Acumen
Presence & Recognition
Acumen employee Yasmina Zaidman participated in a milestone event with Project Redwood at GSB People of NYC.
Reported by Yasmina Zaidman
Customers & Market
Acumen invested in Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd to connect farmers to farming essentials, training, and reliable buyers in Northern Uganda.
Reported by Acumen
Presence & Recognition
Acumen Fellow Kaushik Kappagantulu, Co-Founder and CEO of Kheyti, is on TIME's inaugural Trailblazers list.
Reported by Acumen
Research & Knowledge
Acumen published the latest edition of 'One Thing That Changed Everything' featuring the work of Acumen Academy Foundry member and Cornell University ILR School Visiting Fellow Sarah Krasley.
Reported by Acumen
Partnerships
Acumen is partnering with the Network of Engaged International Donors (NEID Global) on a three-part learning circle to explore the critical role of philanthropic support within the full impact investing capital spectrum.
Reported by Acumen
People
Acumen is hiring a Head of Philanthropy and Principal Giving for an Eastern US role to build relationships with philanthropists and social change leaders.
Reported by Yasmina Zaidman
Partnerships
Acumen invested Uzoamaka Izukanne Igweike and Carlos Ignacio Velasco Castrillón, founders of Loom Craft Chocolate and Cacao Hunters, to taste and review each other’s chocolate.
Reported by Acumen
People
Acumen Academy Foundry member Nidhi Pant was named the winner of the 2026 Social Entrepreneur of the Year India Award.
Reported by Acumen
Capital & Finance
Acumen invested in S4S Technologies, a solar-powered food processing company.
Reported by Acumen