Acumen
Acumen is a venture capital firm based in New York, United States, focused on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Late Stage startups in Impact & Social Enterprise, Climate & Energy, and FoodTech & Agriculture. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
Acumen is a non-profit venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty.
- Investment focus
- Impact & Social EnterpriseClimate & EnergyFoodTech & AgricultureHealthcare & BiotechFintechEdTech
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries ALate Stage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Founded
- 2001
- Team size
- 101-250
- Portfolio companies
- 122+
- Latest deal on record
- April 2026
About Acumen
Acumen is a nonprofit venture fund that invests in early-stage companies bringing critical services like agriculture, clean energy, education, financial inclusion, healthcare and workforce development to low-income communities in 14 countries across East and West Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States.
Since 2001, Acumen invested $128 million in 128 companies that have transformed the lives of over 308 million low-income people.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
How to pitch Acumen
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Round Funded. "Acumen." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Acumen invest in?
Acumen focuses on Impact & Social Enterprise, Climate & Energy, FoodTech & Agriculture, and Healthcare & Biotech. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Acumen invest at?
Acumen focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Late Stage rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is Acumen actively investing?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that Acumen has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024, and its latest deal on record is from April 2026. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is Acumen based?
Acumen is based in New York, United States. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact Acumen?
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What is Round Funded?
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