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Equal Opportunity (EO) Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsData & AnalyticsFintechHealthcare & BiotechFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthEdTechDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureHR Tech & Future of WorkEnterprise Software

Thesis

We back founders building commercially successful businesses that expand economic mobility in America. We invest where capitalism's incentives align with social benefit, embedding mobility impact in core product, not as an afterthought.

Likely not a fit for

No impact investing with dual bottom lines. No consumer-only plays without structural benefit. No teams unwilling to deeply engage with data science. No markets disconnected from economic mobility evidence.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$100M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Sean Marsters

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Kate Cummings

Platform & OpsPartner, Community

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Bill Helman

General PartnerFounding Partner

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Roland Fryer

General PartnerFounding Partner

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Tanaya Devi

PartnerPartner, Data Science Lead

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Michelle Rhee

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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Portfolio

ForageFintech Payments

Forage is a mission-driven payments company enabling SNAP EBT for merchants and grocery savings for shoppers.

KaiPod LearningEdtech

KaiPod Learning helps educators start their own microschools that meet the unique needs of their community, connecting families with microschools where kids love learning.

StepfulEdtech

Stepful offers affordable, online training programs for healthcare careers, helping students gain certifications and job readiness through flexible learning.

Intus CareHealthcare Digital

Intus Care is a technology ecosystem built for PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), designed to streamline data and improve care for seniors. The company focuses on delivering exceptional care, enhancing financial performance, and ensuring compliance in senior care.

Sigma SquaredEnterprise Software

Sigma Squared is a talent optimization platform that uses machine learning to embed productivity insights into hiring, operations, and management workflows, specifically designed for sectors like law enforcement and enterprise.

Unite UsHealthcare Digital

Unite Us is a technology company focused on connecting communities, data, and care to eliminate healthcare silos and improve access to social care resources.

Elektra Health

Elektra Health is a pioneering telemedicine platform focused on empowering women navigating menopause through comprehensive care, education, and community support. The company aims to dismantle the stigma surrounding menopause, providing evidence-based resources and personalized assistance to enhance women's health during this significant life transition.

CandidlyFintech Payments

Candidly provides student debt solutions aimed at building financial wellness for individuals and employers.

Edlight
Fresh Food Generation
Haven ConnectEnterprise Software

Affordable housing software that streamlines waitlist management and application processes for property managers and housing applicants.

JobGetHr Tech Work

JobGet is the #1 app for hourly workers, connecting job seekers with opportunities in food service, retail, healthcare, and more through an AI-driven platform.

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Equal Opportunity (EO) Ventures Research Investment Thesis Equal Opportunity Ventures represents a unique fusion of academic rigor and venture capital practice, founded through the partnership of Bill Helman (35-year venture veteran from Greylock) and Roland Fryer (Harvard economics professor and MacArthur Fellow). The fund is built on a singular, data-driven thesis: capitalism can be harnessed to

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