Excited to launch our new website today. Read a note from Catherine Casey Nanda and Amon Anderson reflecting on nine years of Acumen America and discussing our bold strategy for the future.
Acumen America
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
San Francisco, California 784 followers
Investing in Health and Economic Justice for a New America
About us
Acumen America backs entrepreneurs building innovative solutions to the urgent challenges of unequal workforce development, health inequities, and financial instability.
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www.acumenamerica.org
External link for Acumen America
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
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San Francisco, California, US
Employees at Acumen America
Updates
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We're #hiring a new Investment Associate to join the Acumen America team. Apply now to help us scale our work backing innovative entrepreneurs tackling poverty across America. We're accepting applications until October 18. #impactinvesting https://lnkd.in/ejkSVW9b
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We recently added a new portfolio company with an investment in Suma Wealth SUMA is a financial education, content, and wealth-building platform that wants to help the 30 million Millennial and Gen Z Latinos across America close the racial wealth gap—in one generation. The average Hispanic household has one-fifth the wealth of the average white household in America. Inequality and the wealth gap continue to persist in this country and it is a pressing issue for the Latino community, which constitute 19% of the population but account for 28% of Americans living in poverty. SUMA co-founders Beatriz Acevedo, Mary Hernandez, and Xavier Gutierrez believe that offering culturally-specific financial content, education, and products to the Latino community will help them gain control of their finances and build, manage, and sustain wealth. At Acumen America, we back mission-driven founders focused on systems change. The SUMA team embodies this idea, with a community-focused approach to bridging the wealth gap among the historically and structurally underserved Latino population. Learn more about SUMA at: https://sumawealth.com/
Website Landing
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"I see hope in the courageous workers that are walking out, stepping up, and striking. They're hungry for change. There's this spark out there that as work is changing, people are starting to say, 'You know what, I deserve better.' And they're willing to stand up for it. Unions are being seen—for the first time in a long time—as a catalyst for change or a path to help them achieve that change." Liz Shuler from the AFL-CIO told Acumen America. Read the whole Acumen Asks now: https://lnkd.in/eRv5_JzT
Liz Shuler has faith in young workers
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Medicaid faces serious equity issues with serving adolescents who need behavioral health care. In 2022, the Medicaid Innovation Collaborative partnered with The Center to Advance Consumer Partnership to understand the challenges and then use the insights as a blueprint for solutions. Read the whole report here: https://lnkd.in/eCgHD6fN #medicaid #innovation
Behavioral Healthcare through the Consumer Lens
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#AI is a powerful tool for financial wellness programs. Our portfolio company EarnUp, Inc. is using AI to provide Americans with personalized financial education—find out how in the video below.
Technology is changing faster than any other part of our lives, and AI is at the forefront of this revolution, especially in financial wellness programs. Financial wellness programs can leverage AI to help with: 🤖 Providing more accessible and equitable programs 🤖 Scaling solutions for broader reach 🤖 Offering personalized financial education With AI on the rise, HR departments are increasingly open to leveraging these technologies to support their employees' financial well-being. Curious about how AI can enhance your financial wellness initiatives? Watch our full webinar to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eARNEKVW #FinancialWellness #AI #EmployeeSupport #TechnologyTrends
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We're #hiring a new Investment Associate to join our SF-based team. We're looking for someone with a minimum of three years experience in investment-related fields and a commitment to tackling poverty. Applications will be reviewed through September 30. #venturecapital #impactinvesting https://lnkd.in/ejkSVW9b
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For #climateweekNYC we explored how Navajo Power and Solstice are bringing alternative energy to overlooked and underserved communities, thanks to the support of Unreasonable Impact and Barclays. https://lnkd.in/eh_Exa8p
Unreasonable Impact and Barclays are supporting the next generation of climate entrepreneurs. Here’s how.
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Derek R. B. Douglas, president of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, thinks legacy is about leaving a place better than you found it. "I always say legacy is when you leave a place, did you leave it in a better position than when you got there? I feel I've been able to do that in the various jobs I've had." Read the whole interview at Acumen America now: https://lnkd.in/eDV9ipcP
Derek Douglas doesn't think nice guys finish last
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