What are the trends that are driving social sector investing?
Social investing is definitely witnessing a growing trend. Corporatisation of social projects is giving a new lease to this space. Providing critical goods and services through innovative, market-oriented approaches for solving the problems of global poverty by building sustainable and scalable organizations are the key attractions. There is business sense in it (social sectors) and this space looks attractive to fund managers. What is Acumen Fund’s focus in India? Acumen Fund currently manages over 35 projects worldwide. Addressing a mix of both urban and rural poor, Acumen Fund’s investments in India reflect a range of sustainable, scalable businesses that use market-based approaches to deliver products and services. Ayur Vaid, D light Design, Drishteee, Husk Power Systems, Life Springs, Vision Spring, Water Health International are some of the projects that Acumen has participated (invested) in. Is India an ideal destination to attract social sector investments? India is a uniquely
