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Three farmers stand outside of a Kheyti greenhouse on a Indian farm

Rooted in Mumbai since 2001, we invest in off-grid energy, resilient agriculture, and dignity of work.

  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Workforce

Our impact in India

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Academy alumni dedicated to social change

The world’s most populous country can change the trajectory of global poverty.

India’s population is expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2030 and 176 million people currently live below the poverty line. We’re scaling up investments to lift communities out of poverty.

Ninety percent of India’s 500 million workers are informally employed and experience unsafe, unstable working conditions. We’re creating sustainable and dignified employment opportunities for vulnerable workers.

Farmer stares intently within a Kheyti greenhouse in India

Repairing broken systems, one idea at a time

We don’t have to settle for the status quo. The solutions to poverty exist and they’re within our reach.

Our investees

problem: Workforce

region: India

A scalable model for rural resource recovery

problem: Agriculture

region: India

A community-ownership model for sustainable tea production

problem: Workforce

region: India

A sustainable, solar-powered silk production company

problem: Workforce

region: India

A fashion brand that helps rural artisans bring handloom fabrics to the global market

problem: Workforce

region: India

A circular supply chain platform that is transforming India’s plastic waste industry

problem: Energy

region: India

Increasing smallholder farmer incomes and reducing food waste with solar-powered drying machines

problem: Energy

region: India

An off-grid refrigeration manufacturer increasing Indian dairy farmers’ incomes for their yields

problem: Workforce

region: India

Connecting Indian workers to government welfare benefits

problem: Workforce

region: India

Providing vocational end-to-end training to improve opportunities for individuals in India’s informal workforce

problem: Workforce

region: India

Bridging the information gap in media-dark areas of India

problem: Energy

region: India

A distribution company that ensures affordable, renewable energy products reach India’s most remote communities

Don’t just take our word for it.

The proof is in the progress. From Bangalore to Mumbai, Indian companies are moving the needle on problems of poverty.

Meet the leaders of the future.

The Foundry is our global community of more than 1,600 alumni. Accompanied with the tools, connections, and capital required to scale their impact, theseleaders draw on shared wisdom and experience as they navigate the often difficult path of social entrepreneurship.

Our Foundry

Our team

office: Mumbai

Portfolio Manager

office: New York

Chief of Insights and Strategy

office: Mumbai

Manager, Leadership

office: Mumbai

Acumen Fellows Program, Senior Associate

office: Mumbai

Acumen Fellows Program, Senior Associate

office: Mumbai

India Director

office: Mumbai

Manager, Investing & Fundraising

office: Mumbai

Program Lead, Agriculture & Workforce development

office: Mumbai

Associate Director, Acumen Academy

office: Mumbai

Associate Director, Portfolio

office: Mumbai

Portfolio Associate
Investment Committee

Partnering for impact

Creating change at scale flows from the power of community. We achieve more when we work together.

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Change is the domain of us all.

Building a world based on dignity encompasses many people and paths. Join us.