2023 Annual Report

For 23 years, Acumen has focused on solving the hardest problems of poverty by investing capital in smart solutions and innovative entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable world. We measure and analyze everything we do. We share what we learn, to hold ourselves, and others accountable and to collectively address critical challenges.

Last year was an important year for our organization. Among other highlights: 

• We reached 650 million lives impacted through our work. 
• We surpassed 1600 alumni in our Academy community.
• We announced Hardest-to-Reach, a $250-million initiative to expand clean and affordable energy access in 16 African nations. 
• We created 3,292 new jobs across 49 of our portfolio companies, 31% of which were for women. 

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