The Momentum Fund
Refining proven models for cost-effectiveness and scale.
Momentum Fund
This is where we bridge the scaling gap. In the Momentum Fund, we take solutions with proven pilots and optimise them. Working with IPA as our technical knowledge partner, we refine these models to ensure they are simple, cost-effective, and ready for broader adoption.
Investor Profile
Ideal for efficiency-driven investors focused on de-risking models and optimising social return (SROI).
The Goal
Transitioning a high-potential pilot into a scalable Big Bet.
Featured solutions
Nari Jhuri Women’s Basket
Bangladesh
A hub and spoke women’s business centre model for women and girls to develop skills and find opportunities for economic development.
Income value chain
Southern Africa
Climate-resilient nutrition and income value chain model that addresses poverty and malnutrition together across multiple countries in Southern Africa.
Investor stories
Action on Poverty is a venture philanthropy specialist and high-impact accelerator dedicated to effective, scalable, and measurable solutions to global poverty.
Aligning
your investments
Our model focuses on three distinct phases of development, allowing philanthropic investment to be allocated according to evidence and risk appetite.
Testing high-potential Big Bets in real-world contexts.
Strengthening and refining models with emerging success.
Growing proven solutions to achieve systemic, long-term impact for millions.