Eagle Venture Fund announced the closing of the Eagle Freedom Fund at $18 million, which is the first investment fund in the world dedicated to investing in tech innovation to fight human trafficking. This fund already invested in 16 for-profit technology companies that prevent, detect, or respond to labor and sex trafficking incidents, helping law enforcement, nonprofits, and frontline organizations with scalable solutions.
The fund’s impact was already felt in its first few months of operation: its portfolio companies have directly contributed to serving 149 trafficking victims and arresting 39 traffickers. These businesses are not only creating measurable social impact—they are also experiencing strong financial growth, evidencing that purpose and profit can go hand in hand.
A major catalyst in this success has been Eagle’s partnership with the Tebow Group, which has helped accelerate global efforts to protect the most vulnerable.
The fund’s growth and reach was amplified by wealth management partners. For example, Keel Point has played a pivotal role in bringing this opportunity to values-aligned investors, helping to match capital with purpose.
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“We are incredibly grateful for the success of this fund and the transformational impact we are seeing in the fight against trafficking. Backing bold entrepreneurs solving the world’s greatest problems is at the core of everything we do, and we are deeply humbled by the founders, investors, and partners who have joined us in this mission.”
– Wes Lyons, General Partner at Eagle Venture Fund
“I’m so grateful to be part of the Eagle Freedom Fund, where we’re scaling serious solutions to a serious problem. Fighting human trafficking requires so many people taking action together—counselors, innovators, investors, and operators. It’s an honor to partner with so many amazing leaders in our mission to protect the most vulnerable.”
– Tim Tebow, Partner at Eagle Freedom Fund and Founder of The Tebow Group
“We have been energized by our partnership with the Eagle Freedom Fund. The fund has been a successful addition to our values-based investment platform, and the portfolio companies are already producing tangible impact results for investors who want to align investment capital with their values and mission.”
– Keel Point CIO Lyle Minton
