Build technology
that strengthens foster care

For-Profit Startup Track
Jointly hosted by
Selected Company Receives:
Equity investment
from Eagle Venture Fund
Strategic diligence and venture support
Equity investment
from Eagle Venture Fund
Visibility among child welfare decision-makers
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Applications close April 16 at 11:59 PM CT

This is a venture
investment - not a grant

This track is designed for technology companies building scalable, defensible
solutions within foster care and child welfare systems.
We invest in:
Pre-Seed, Seed, or early Series A companies
Technology-enabled platforms
Data-driven solutions with system-level impact
Founders committed to responsible data use and child safety
This is not:
An accelerator
A pilot stipend
A short-term innovation grant
This is venture capital aligned to measurable outcomes and long-term scale.
What we look for
Pre-Seed, Seed, or early Series A companies
Clear articulation of the system-level problem
Demonstrated early traction (pilots, partnerships, revenue, or strong validation)
Scalable go-to-market strategy
Defensible technology advantage
Strong founding team execution capability
Responsible data governance and compliance awareness
Priority Focus Areas
We welcome solutions addressing:
Placement Stability & Matching Infrastructure
Kinship & Family Support Platforms
Child Well-Being & Mental Health Tools
Case Management & Agency Efficiency Systems
Youth Transition to Adulthood
Foster Parent Recruitment & Retention
If your solution materially strengthens outcomes in foster care systems, we want to review it.
What to expect
Be prepared to provide:
Company Overview
Problem & Differentiated Solution
Stage & Traction
Business Model
Go-to-market Strategy
Impact Pathway
Pitch Deck Link
Finalists from both tracks will be recognized at the live event.
Application time: ~ Varies

Technology can strengthen
foster care systems.

If you are building it - apply.
Continue to For-Profit Application
Applications close April 16 at 11:59 PM CT