Jacqueline Novogratz, Acumen

Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen, invests patient capital (long-term. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Jacqueline Novogratz

Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen, invests patient capital (long-term, risk-tolerant funding) in nonprofit and for-profit companies serving low-income populations in sectors like agriculture, clean energy, healthcare, education, and water across Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the U.S.. Acumen has deployed approximately $150 million into 150 companies that have generated over $1 billion in market activity, impacting roughly half a billion people. Her distinctive thesis centers on "patient capital" to bridge the gap between philanthropy and traditional markets, proving that long-term investment can achieve social impact alongside modest financial returns while addressing systemic poverty.

Jacqueline Novogratz at a glance

Role
Founder and CEO
Organization
Acumen
Location
New York, NY
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Agriculture, Clean Energy, Communities, Education, Financial Services, Health Care, Solar, Training

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Jacqueline Novogratz is based in New York, NY.

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