Acumen: Detailed Company Information & Corporate Profile

Summary

Acumen is a finance-focused independent company based in New York, founded in 2001. With a team of 100‑200 professionals and revenue between $500 million and $1 billion, it applies financial expertise to social impact markets.

The firm specializes in non‑profit work, poverty alleviation, and the base‑of‑the‑pyramid economy, offering services across venture capital, private equity, development, and international development. Acumen also addresses climate change through Climate Adaptation initiatives, clean energy projects, and sustainable agriculture.

Its leadership includes roles such as Head of Climate Strategy, Head of ESG, Communications Director, and Growth Catalyst, ensuring that strategy, insight, and community engagement drive impact across education, social entrepreneurship, and food systems. Acumen operates within the New York Metropolitan Area and remains an independent entity.

Acumen Website	acumen.org
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Phone Number	212-566-8821
Industries	Finance
Acumen Headquarters Address	40 Worth Street, New York, 10013 US
Company Size	100-200 employees
Specialities & Services	non-profit, poverty, social enterprise, impact investing, development, leadership, venture capital, private equity, base of the pyramid, bottom of the pyramid, social entrepreneurship, international development, climate change, Climate Adaptation, clean energy, agriculture, education
DMA Code	New York Metropolitan Area
Founded	2001
Estimated Annual Revenue	$500M - 1B
Operating Status	Independent Company
Updated:	2026-09-14