The Challenge: Food Loss Due to Lack of Cold Storage Efficiency for Access estimates that up to 30% of post-harvest food losses could be saved through cold storage solutions. Many micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria and across most of sub-Saharan Africa that require productive appliances for different purposes struggle to access them … Continued
This is the story of LabourNet, which had the courage to pivot when the pandemic struck and the needs of their community were forever changed. Gayathri Vasudevan, LabourNet’s co-founder, was able to see beyond what is, and imagine what could be.
Shriti Pandey is determined to reimagine and rebuild an industry that is responsible for nearly 40% of carbon emissions.
Acumen has invested in Clinify Health, a digital health company that works with independent physician practices that care for populations in underserved communities. Clinify provides technology tools and services to these practices to help them succeed in alternative payment arrangements. THE CHALLENGE: GAPS IN MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED People who live in underserved communities face various … Continued
Acumen has invested in Samaritan, a digital social determinants of health (SDOH) platform that provides people without a home with the social and financial support needed to reach health and housing goals. THE CHALLENGE: POOR HEALTH AMONG UNHOUSED POPULATIONS While the unhoused population continues to increase year after year (more than 580 thousand experienced homelessness … Continued
We need more pay-as-you-go (PAYGo) solar, not less, to bring modern energy to the poorest communities within the next decade. But when companies grow PAYGo loan portfolios too quickly, without establishing cultures of managing risk and internal controls to protect consumers, they can harm the people who need credit the most. The Problem Seven hundred … Continued
Acumen has invested in Akili Network – Kenya and East Africa’s first and only dedicated free-to-air children’s learning TV channel. Akili Network broadcasts a wide range of edutainment content that supports the development and growth of children. The Challenge: An Unmet Demand for Children’s Content Television ownership has increased in Kenya, with 74% of Kenyan … Continued
A través de un modelo pedagógico innovador Coschool brinda herramientas y contenidos para que los y las educadoras transformen su práctica pedagógica. La compañía se une al portafolio de inversiones de Acumen en Latinoamérica, siendo su segunda inversión en educación en la región. Acumen, liderando la primera ronda de inversión junto con Fundación Bancolombia y … Continued