Summer Venture Capital Associate, Acumen America
Acumen
About this role
A Summer Venture Capital Associate at Acumen America is a short-term, mission-driven role supporting the U.S. investing arm focused on market-based, technology-enabled solutions that address poverty and inequality. The position is based in San Francisco and works with early-stage companies across health, workforce development, and financial services to help drive social impact and financial returns.
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About Acumen
acumen.orgAcumen is a nonprofit impact investment organization that raises and invests philanthropic capital in early-stage companies serving low-income communities. It focuses on sectors such as energy, agriculture, education, healthcare, and workforce development, primarily in Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States.
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About Acumen
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$31k – $44k
per year
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