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title: "Acumen Fund"
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# Acumen Fund

Acumen Fund, Inc., commonly known as Acumen, is a global impact investment organization and nonprofit that uses patient capital to tackle poverty. It is registered as a public charity in New York and operates from multiple offices worldwide, with its global headquarters at 40 Worth Street, Suite 303, New York, NY, United States. In Africa, Acumen invests in early stage and growth stage social enterprises that deliver essential products and services to low income communities. The organization has participated in seed, Series A, and venture rounds for companies such as Pullus Africa in Nigeria, Zeraki and SunCulture in Kenya, Masunga in Tanzania, and Sproxil in Nigeria. These investments span agri tech, education technology, energy and utilities, fintech, and logistics and supply chain solutions, reflecting Acumen’s focus on sectors that expand market access, improve livelihoods, and build more inclusive systems. Its activity across Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania illustrates a sustained commitment to East and West African markets. Acumen positions itself as a leading social impact investor that combines philanthropic capital with investment discipline to build inclusive markets. It partners with entrepreneurs, investors, and other organizations to grow companies providing renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, quality education, dignified work, and healthier communities, with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty for millions of people globally.

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## Summary

Acumen Fund, Inc., commonly known as Acumen, is a global impact investment organization and nonprofit that uses patient capital to tackle poverty. It is registered as a public charity in New York and operates from multiple offices worldwide, with its global headquarters at 40 Worth Street, Suite 303, New York, NY, United States. In Africa, Acumen invests in early stage and growth stage social enterprises that deliver essential products and services to low income communities. The organization has participated in seed, Series A, and venture rounds for companies such as Pullus Africa in Nigeria, Zeraki and SunCulture in Kenya, Masunga in Tanzania, and Sproxil in Nigeria. These investments span agri tech, education technology, energy and utilities, fintech, and logistics and supply chain solutions, reflecting Acumen’s focus on sectors that expand market access, improve livelihoods, and build more inclusive systems. Its activity across Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania illustrates a sustained commitment to East and West African markets. Acumen positions itself as a leading social impact investor that combines philanthropic capital with investment discipline to build inclusive markets. It partners with entrepreneurs, investors, and other organizations to grow companies providing renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, quality education, dignified work, and healthier communities, with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty for millions of people globally.

## Recorded investments

| Product | URL | Stage | Amount | Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pullus Africa | /pullus-africa | Venture Round | 500000 | 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Zeraki | /zeraki | Seed | 1800000 | 2022-12-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| SunCulture | /sunculture | Series A | 14000000 | 2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Masunga | /masunga | Venture (Round not Specified) |  | 2020-04-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Sproxil | /sproxil | Venture (Round not Specified) | 1800000 | 2011-02-01T00:00:00.000Z |

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