Equal Opportunity (EO) Ventures

EO Ventures, also known as Equal Opportunity Ventures, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage businesses that aim to increase economic opportunity in America. Founded by notable figures such as Roland Fryer, a Harvard economist, and Bill Helman, a seasoned venture capitalist, the firm operates with a mission to address stark gaps in opportunity and economic mobility across the country. The firm supports startups that tackle systemic challenges related to racial and economic disparities. EO Ventures provides not only seed funding but also strategic support and access to a world-class team of advisors and researchers, helping entrepreneurs build successful, socially impactful businesses. Their portfolio includes diverse companies like JobGet, Fresh Food Generation, and Forage, which align with their mission of driving significant social change through market-driven solutions. EO Ventures operates with a belief in the power of market forces to expand opportunities, and they specifically target ventures that can have a transformative impact on economic mobility. Their work is further strengthened by partnerships with organizations like the Roxbury Innovation Center, which supports local innovation and entrepreneurship in Boston. The team behind EO Ventures is composed of experts in economics, data science, and venture capital, all united by a commitment to creating measurable social impact through entrepreneurship.