FORT WORTH, Texas – November 11th, 2025 —Eagle Freedom Fund today announced its investment in Samaritan, a technology platform founded by Jonathan Kumar that empowers people experiencing homelessness to achieve stability through relational and financial support. By partnering with hospitals, nonprofits, and civic organizations, Samaritan is rebuilding hope and creating tangible pathways off the street.

The Problem Samaritan Saw

Each year, more than half a million Americans experience homelessness. Beneath that number lies a deeper crisis: one of isolation, lost trust, and disconnection from systems of care. This relational and economic breakdown contributes to severe health decline and can shorten life expectancy by more than 20 years.

“People experiencing homelessness don’t lack the will to rebuild, they lack what we all need to thrive: a community that believes in them, a clear path forward, and resources that meet them where they are,” says Samaritan founder Jonathan Kumar. “Meanwhile, our cities and health systems spend more than $200 billion each year reacting to the intersection of poverty and illness through emergency rooms, shelters, and jails. Costs are sky-high, while our capacity to truly serve this population remains unacceptably low.”

Kumar’s inspiration is deeply personal. Growing up in a family that faced poverty and displacement, he witnessed firsthand how dignity and opportunity can transform a life. Samaritan was born from that conviction, that the shortest path off the street begins with belonging and belief.

Samaritan’s Solution

Samaritan is a B2B2C support platform that helps individuals gain the social and financial capital needed to achieve stable housing, health, and income. The platform combines technology, behavioral economics, and relational care to help health and government systems drive meaningful outcomes for individuals in crisis.

Frontline care teams use Samaritan to engage people in hospitals, shelters, and on the street. Each participant, or “Member,” receives a secure Samaritan Smart Wallet, sets personal goals, and gains 12 months of social and financial support to take action steps toward those goals.

These micro-steps lead to measurable transformation: Members complete up to 400% more care plan actions than traditional case management benchmarks, often resulting in stable housing and employment within a year.

Health systems deploying Samaritan have realized up to 5x ROI, reducing emergency utilization while increasing care coordination capacity. Fortune 100 companies including Elevance, Aetna, Molina, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana are now partnering with Samaritan to reach nearly 5,000 individuals facing homelessness.

“We are proud to back Jonathan Kumar and the Samaritan team as they build technology that connects people, restores hope, and renews communities,” said Wes Lyons, general partner at Eagle Freedom Fund. “This is more than an investment, it’s a commitment to human dignity and measurable transformation, proving that business can be a force for redemption.”

Click to listen to founder Jonathan Kumar share about Samaritan on the Backing the Bold podcast

Why Eagle Freedom Fund Invested

Eagle Freedom Fund invests in technology ventures that deliver both measurable impact and sustainable growth. Samaritan embodies this dual mission by creating economic and social value in tandem.

Investment Rationale:

  • Systemic Leverage: Amplifies health, civic, and nonprofit systems through scalable, data-driven engagement.
  • Sustainable Model: Diverse revenue streams from hospitals, municipalities, and philanthropic partnerships ensure durable economics.
  • Measurable Impact: Proven outcomes in housing stability, health improvement, and reduced emergency costs demonstrate ROI for partners and investors.
  • Mission Alignment: Reflects Eagle’s conviction that dignity, belonging, and community are central to human flourishing.

Growth and Impact Ahead

With Eagle Freedom Fund’s support, Samaritan plans to:

  • Expand into five new U.S. cities including California, Kentucky, and Arizona, with new launches in New York, Hawaii, and the D.C. area in 2026.
  • Serve 2,500 Members annually by the end of 2026.
  • Deepen impact with healthcare and municipal partners while expanding to serve adjacent populations such as survivors of trafficking, foster youth, justice-involved individuals, and those managing substance use or severe mental illness.
  • Publish new research and analytics to double its base of “Good Samaritan” supporters - individuals, churches, and organizations walking alongside their neighbors.
“Samaritan is restoring the missing element in homelessness solutions: relationship,” added Wes Lyons.

About Eagle Freedom Fund II

Eagle Freedom Fund II, part of Eagle Venture Fund, is a global impact venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology companies that align profit with purpose. With offices in Dallas, Zurich, and Singapore, Eagle targets B2B SaaS, AI-enabled software, fintech, and tech-enabled services advancing freedom, fighting human trafficking, and driving economic justice worldwide.

For more information, visit EagleVentureFund.com.