Acumen Fund

This presentation introduces a nonprofit global venture fund and discusses its investment in microfranchising in India. The Acumen Fund differs from a typical venture capital firm in that it raises philanthropic funds, invests in enterprises with a strong social return, re-invests all returns, and shares its successes and lessons learned. An example of an Acumen Fund investment is a rural microfranchising network in India that provides franchise opportunities, financial services and business training and support.

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