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Field notes from Colombia: Commonality, optimism, and the power of human capital

Reflections on Acumen’s Partner trip to Colombia from a next-gen Acumen supporter.

Husk Power and Acumen partner on energy access in the DRC

Acumen's Hardest-to-Reach initiative supports Husk Power to expand its decentralized energy solutions into the DRC.

Acumen Angels supports entrepreneurs when they need it most

Our 2024 Acumen Angels awardees are a powerful reminder of the importance of backing entrepreneurs with early-stage capital when their ideas are still taking form.

Revitalizing Off-Grid Solar: Why Africa’s PAYGo Sector is Ready for a New Dawn

PAYGo solar is moving from hype to sustainability. Demand is strong, finances are improving, and investor confidence is growing. Challenges remain, but the sector is proving its power to scale energy access across Africa.

Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz: Why CEOs need ‘moral imagination’

Acumen Founder and CEO Jacqueline Novogratz spoke to Fortune about the importance of entrepreneurship grounded in moral imagination.

Investing in women, powering the future: A conversation with Angela Muraguri

Angela Muraguri, investment manager at KawiSafi Ventures, shares how the fund is advancing gender equity, supporting female entrepreneurs, and driving climate resilience through impact investing.

Cocoa Disrupted: New blueprints for a sustainable industry

Innovative cocoa companies are building a more equitable and climate resilient supply chain that centers smallholder farmers every step of the way.

5 lessons for investing in East and West Africa

From tackling post-harvest loss to unlocking resilience in smallholder farmers, Acumen’s 2024 investments offer bold strategies to overcome East and West Africa's toughest challenges and drive lasting change.

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