How investors can help build climate resilience for smallholder farmers
Climate resilience is key to helping smallholder farmers thrive and feed the world. Our portfolio companies are driving important innovations in how to build farmer resiliency.
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The right capital at the right time: Experts weigh in on the agriculture capital continuum
What does a healthy agriculture capital continuum look like? We spoke to ag-investors about the types of capital that agribusinesses need.
Anuprerna creates equitable green jobs for underserved artisans in India
Under the Green Growth Initiative, Acumen has invested in a company that brings sustainable, handloom fabrics to the global market by empowering rural artisans.
ReCircle taps the hidden potential of waste — and waste workers — in India
Under the Green Growth Initiative, Acumen has invested in a company that’s transforming India’s plastic waste industry for the betterment of people and planet.
Kumaon Tea reinvents the way tea gets made and sold
Acumen announces a new investment in a company whose community-ownership model empowers smallholder tea farmers across the Himalayas.
The ag tech that smallholder farmers actually need
As the number of ag tech start-ups grows, one audience is often missing from the equation: smallholder farmers.
How village-level sourcing models help agribusinesses get to scale
Through village-level sourcing models, agribusinesses can unlock opportunities for impact at scale and financial growth.
Why (and how) impact investors in East Africa should look beyond Kenya
If investors want to solve challenges and promote regional diversity, we need to invest in East Africa’s startup ecosystem beyond Kenya’s borders.