WHO WE ARE - Acumen · WHO WE ARE Acumen is a global community changing the way the world tackles...

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WHO WE ARE Acumen is a global community changing the way the world tackles poverty. 40 Worth Street, Suite 303 · New York, NY 10013, U.S.A. · Phone: +1 (212) 566-8821 · Fax: +1 (212) 566-8817 For more information visit acumen.org Acumen is a 501(c)3 organization Copyright © 2017 Acumen Neither the markets nor aid alone can solve the problems of poverty. More than two billion people around the world lack access to basic goods and services—from clean water and electricity to an education and the freedom to participate in the economy. We’re here to change that. Our vision is a world based on dignity, where every human being has the same opportunity. Rather than giving philanthropy away, we invest it in... $110M INVESTED SINCE 2001 102 COMPANIES 13 COUNTRIES 385 FELLOWS 232M LIVES IMPACTED OUR IMPACT LEADERS Leaders with the courage and moral imagination to disrupt the status quo IDEAS Ideas that innovate and accelerate solutions to poverty LONDON + + + + + + + NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO BOGOTA ACCRA KARACHI MUMBAI + Global Offices Active Companies COMPANIES Companies focused on serving low-income customers + NAIROBI As of Q2 2017

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Page 1: WHO WE ARE - Acumen · WHO WE ARE Acumen is a global community changing the way the world tackles poverty. 40 Worth Street, Suite 303 · New York, NY 10013, U.S.A. · Phone: +1 (212)

WHO WE AREAcumen is a global community changing the way the world tackles poverty.

40 Worth Street, Suite 303 · New York, NY 10013, U.S.A. · Phone: +1 (212) 566-8821 · Fax: +1 (212) 566-8817 For more information visit acumen.org

Acumen is a 501(c)3 organization Copyright © 2017 Acumen

Neither the markets nor aid alone can solve the problems of poverty. More than two billion people around the world lack access to basic goods andservices—from clean water and electricity to an education and the freedom to participate in the economy. We’re here to change that. Our vision is

a world based on dignity, where every human being has the same opportunity. Rather than giving philanthropy away, we invest it in...

$110MINVESTED

SINCE 2001

102COMPANIES

13 COUNTRIES

385 FELLOWS

232MLIVES

IMPACTED

OUR IMPACT

LEADERS

Leaders with the courage and moral imagination to disrupt the status quo

IDEASIdeas that innovate and accelerate

solutions to poverty

LONDON+

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NEW YORKSAN FRANCISCO

BOGOTA

ACCRA

KARACHIMUMBAI

+ Global Offices

Active Companies

COMPANIESCompanies focused on serving

low-income customers

+NAIROBI

As of Q2 2017

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40 Worth Street, Suite 303 · New York, NY 10013, U.S.A. · Phone: +1 (212) 566-8821 · Fax: +1 (212) 566-8817 For more information visit acumen.org

Acumen is a 501(c)3 organization Copyright © 2017 Acumen · A0617

We innovate and share ideas to accelerate solutions to poverty.

IMPACTWe rigorously measure and evaluate our work every stepof the way to know how and where our companies arecreating impact. Our Lean Data approach redefines what itmeans to align impact priorities with business priorities byproviding them with the fastest, most cost-effective way tomeasure social impact in the sector.

+ACUMENThrough +Acumen—our global learning platform—everyone, everywhere, can become an agent of positivechange. +Acumen’s free, world-class online courses andpeer-based chapters have already empowered morethan 529,000 individuals to think differently, learncollaboratively and be part of a growing community ofglobal citizens.

COMPANIESWe invest in companies whose products and services enable the poor to transform their lives.

CORPORATE PARTNERS PRESS

Our year-long Global and Regional Fellows Programs developextraordinary individuals with the knowledge, supportsystem and practical wisdom to unlock their full potential todrive positive social change. Whether working on the groundwith one of our companies or bringing new solutions to theirregions, our Fellows are a powerful ecosystem of moralleaders dedicated to eradicating poverty and building a moreinclusive world.

We seek out the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs whosegame-changing innovations are disrupting poverty. We investpatient capital in them, providing the flexibility and securityto grow their businesses and reach as many poor customersas possible. We also equip them with the tools, networks,technical assistance and strategic guidance needed to succeedand scale into long-term solutions to poverty.

AGRICULTURE

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ENERGY

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HOUSING

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HEALTH

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WATER & SANITATION

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EDUCATION

We team up with companies that share our vision of building a world based on dignity and catalyzing solutions through innovation.

We develop leaders with the skills, determination and moral imagination to challenge the status quo.

LEADERS

IDEAS

GLOBAL FELLOWS

REGIONAL FELLOWS

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