Tom Friedman on patient capital

In Friday’s New York Times (subscription required), columnist Thomas L. Friedman writes about his visit to Acumen Fund investee Advance Bio-Extracts (ABE) in Nairobi along with our Kenya country team. His column sends a powerful message about the need for patient capital in building sustainable, scalable enterprises that serve poor people and create jobs. We are proud to be part of a growing movement of individuals and institutions that recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit in Africa and is focused on pragmatic, action-oriented solutions.

PDF of article here with the gracious permission of Tom Friedman.