 Investment in companies pursuing these ideas would yield below-market financial returns and therefore the returns are pooled back into Acumen's financial resources for future investments alongside enabling the investments to stand on their own.These financial returns, although not substantial, are critical in pursuing the organization's objectives of supporting significant social impact.Another way Acumen measures growth is thorough the impact of venture philanthropy by investing in companies that have a sustainable business model while having the ability to support its operating expenses with operating revenues within a 5-7 year period.