Investing in Health & Economic Justice for a New America
Acumen America backs entrepreneurs tackling poverty and building a more equitable future for all.
Who we are
Acumen America is the leading venture capital firm investing in solutions for health and economic justice. We believe that lasting change requires big, new ideas designed to scale.
What we believe
We see opportunity where others see risk and the potential for systems change where others see red tape. We believe founders overlooked by traditional venture capital are essential to unlocking a better future.
Who we back
Addressing the urgent issues driving inequality demands radical thinking and bold entrepreneurs. We identify and invest early in mission-driven founders looking to fix the root causes of America’s poverty crisis.
How we Invest
Catalytic Early-stage Investing
We focus on pre-seed and seed stage companies. We’re often the first to write a check and help to drive capital to our portfolio companies.
Three Interconnected Sectors
We work to find innovative solutions to three systemic symptoms of poverty in America: unequal workforce development, health inequities, and financial instability.
Deep Portfolio Support
We work closely with our portfolio companies and accompany entrepreneurs from start-up to scale.
Fresh, nutritious food accessible to everyone, everywhere.
A platform that helps people without a home get the social and financial support they need.
Esusu uses data to help renters build and unlock access to credit—and achieve financial stability.
Making the process of clearing a criminal record simple and affordable—for everyone.
Where to Next
Exploring the collective and systemic problems in America and putting a spotlight on the brightest individuals and companies working to solve them.
Join Us
Acumen America backs entrepreneurs building innovative solutions to the urgent challenges of unequal workforce development, health inequities, and financial instability.