Our agriculture investments span innovations such as financing for smallholder farmers, organic fertilizers that increases yields, and mobile technology that ensures farmers secure fair prices for their crops.
Acumen India is building sustainable models TO MOVE MILLIONS OF Indians OUT OF POVERTY
WE CREATE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS FOR INDIA’S POOR
Investment Region: India
India is home to 40% of the world’s poor. Despite its ongoing economic growth, existing solutions are falling short of serving low-income customers. Our companies are working to meet the region’s tremendous need for better solutions, from low-cost maternal health clinics to affordable education, that serve the poor.
AREAS OF INVESTMENT
Education
Our investments focus on all parts of the education system, from basic schooling to job training for low-income customers, to generate pathways out of poverty.
Energy
Our investments are accelerating energy solutions across the developing world and building sustainable models to bring clean energy to millions of low-income people.
Health
Our investments support a range of solutions to provide affordable, high-quality health care and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of medical treatment for low-income families everywhere.
Housing
We support solutions that improve the supply and financing for affordable housing and financial innovations that bring the dignity and security of home ownership to low-income families.
Water & Sanitation
We invest in smart, effective solutions to improve the health of low-income communities, boost emerging economies and empower women and children.
Workforce Development
Our investments provide low-income students and job seekers with the training and tools they need to secure employment and succeed in building lifelong careers for themselves.
Our Impact in India
$31M
INVESTED IN
BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS
27
COMPANIES PROVIDING
CHOICE NOT CHARITY
35M
LIVES IMPACTED
WITH DIGNITY NOT DEPENDENCE
OUR INDIA PORTFOLIO
Partners
Our partners share our belief that business has an essential role to play in addressing the complex challenges of our time
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