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Acumen Launches 60 Decibels to Make Lean Data an Impact Measurement Standard for Impact Investing

June 05, 2019

The new entity, supported by lead investor Ceniarth, makes customer-centric impact measurement accessible to all, helping social sector organizations listen to those who matter most NEW YORK, NY (June 3, 2019) – Acumen today announced the spin out of Lean Data SM, its unique approach to impact measurement, into a separate social enterprise, 60 Decibels. By creating a standalone company, Acumen and 60 Decibels aim...

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Update on Acumen Pakistan

June 15, 2019

Acumen Pakistan has been issued a notice by the SECP to revoke our license. We’ve challenged the notice and that case is pending before the High Court. We continue to assess the situation going forward.

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Doubling Down on Mini-Grids: A Call to Action

By Leslie Labruto and Aïssatou Diagne on June 14, 2019

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Acumen and Unilever launch Lean Data How-to Guide for Measuring Gender Impact

June 05, 2019

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Acumen and Grameen Impact Launch A Pioneering SDG Impact Bond for Livelihoods

June 03, 2019

The vision is to use impact investing innovation to catalyze skilling and job creation. June 3, 2019 – Mumbai, India – India’s first Sustainable Development Goals Bond (SDG Bond) for ‘for-profit’ social enterprises was announced today by Grameen Impact Investments India (Grameen Impact) and Acumen....

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Acumen Announces Nearly $70 Million Close of For-Profit Off-Grid Energy Fund through its subsidiary Acumen Capital Partners

April 17, 2019

The fund, KawiSafi Ventures, is accelerating access to clean energy solutions for low-income populations in East Africa New York, NY – April 17, 2019 – Acumen, the nonprofit that invests philanthropic capital in companies and leaders tackling poverty, today announced the approximately $70 million close...

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How Do You Navigate a Health System if You Don't Speak the Language?

April 11, 2019

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Colombia Acumen Fellows: Transforming the Way Colombia Builds Peace

April 11, 2019

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A New Ally in Cocoa Sustainability

April 09, 2019

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Remembering Neel Shah (1986-2019): Design Thinker and Acumen Fellow

By Krishna Dahya on April 02, 2019

It is with great grief that we share the loss of our dear friend and fellow, Neel Shah, who passed away last week from a sudden heart stroke. Neel was a loving and devoted husband, son, brother, and uncle. He was a role model, a...

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