Investing in Freedom
Shaping the Future of Ownership and Innovation.
Thesis
We believe in freedom as a fundamental human right. The freedom to pursue happiness, freedom of expression, freedom of movement, freedom of commerce, freedom of privacy, freedom to be. We also believe that our world is becoming less free as governments, corporations, technologies, and services become more and more centralized. This is the problem Freedom Fund is focused on.
We believe the solution is to directly inject capital into early-stage companies that are based upon or creating alternatives to centralized systems. We focus this effort across the finance, privacy, education and food sectors. We believe that by focusing in these sectors at the ground level, we can help unlock freedom on a global basis.
We also believe that to make change, we must be change. We believe that Bitcoin technology represents one of the most important developments in global freedom ever. This is why we have embraced Bitcoin in principle, as a store of value as part of the fund's assets under management, and why we will educate and facilitate the adoption of Bitcoin as a fundamental financial strategy of the companies we invest in.
The opportunity in the bitcoin space cannot be overstated. While bitcoin only funding initiatives are on the rise, there is still significant asymmetry in institutional understanding of the space. The last halving cycle has seen an explosion in bitcoin infrastructure development which sets the table for mass adoption in a manner that simply was not possible before. Bitcoin is moving across the chasm and the opportunity to build as part of that movement is now.
Focus Areas
At Freedom Fund, we believe that a multifaceted approach is essential to cultivate a thriving ecosystem of global freedom. Our strategy encompasses critical sectors: Finance, Privacy, Education, and Food Sovereignty. We recognize that the backbone of a free market is not just financial exchange but also the assurance of privacy, the empowerment through education, and the autonomy granted by access to wholesome food.
Our vision is that finance, powered by the fair and transparent ledger of Bitcoin, creates the foundation for economic freedom. But this foundation can only reach its full potential when bolstered by privacy rights, which protect individual liberties; by education, which informs and enables users to engage with new systems knowledgeably; and by food sovereignty, which ensures that personal health, the cornerstone of freedom, is maintained through access to clean and nutritious sustenance.
By interlacing our investments across these intertwined sectors, Freedom Fund is uniquely positioned to fortify the entire landscape of liberty. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where no single sector carries the burden of change. Instead, each contributes to a synergistic effect, uplifting and supporting the others, thereby creating a robust and resilient infrastructure for freedom.
Finance
Freedom Fund is dedicated to fostering financial sovereignty through strategic investments in technology and education within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Bitcoin, with its trustless, permissionless, and borderless nature, has set the stage for financial autonomy, allowing seamless value transfer globally without intermediaries. Yet, Bitcoin’s potential is fully realized only when coupled with essential infrastructures like the Lightning Network for efficient microtransactions, community custody solutions that preserve decentralization, and platforms ensuring seamless fiat-to-Bitcoin conversion. These innovations are vital for a Bitcoin-centric economy to thrive alongside traditional financial systems.Our focus extends to empowering individuals with knowledge, enabling informed decisions about financial self-sovereignty and the implications of Bitcoin. Concurrently, we are exploring home mining technologies that repurpose the heat generated from Bitcoin mining to offer sustainable solutions for home heating and local food production. These ventures not only support financial autonomy but also advance environmental sustainability, resonating with our core principles. By integrating technological advancement with a commitment to education and sustainable living, Freedom Fund is charting a path toward a future where financial freedom is a tangible reality for all.
Privacy
Privacy is the cornerstone of personal freedom, and at Freedom Fund, we understand that in the digital age, control over one's data is tantamount to control over one's life. In a world where every digital interaction—from smartphones to IoT devices to social media platforms—generates valuable data that is often harvested and monetized without consent, we stand for the principle that individuals should own their data and have absolute authority over its use. Our investment focus within the privacy sector is driven by this vision: to enable a world where internet access is universally available, private, and secure, and where individuals can transfer their data freely and without repercussions.The advent of Artificial Intelligence and proprietary large language models (LLMs) has intensified the urgency to address privacy concerns. These technologies are often trained on personal data without the knowledge of the individuals who generate it, creating a dynamic where companies profit from the raw materials of our digital lives. This parallels the way governments issue and tax fiat currency, a cycle that we view as a form of systemic expropriation. Freedom Fund aims to disrupt this cycle by channeling capital into companies and entrepreneurs dedicated to creating products that safeguard privacy. These solutions should be so compelling that individuals are not only willing but eager to pay for them, recognizing the value in services that protect their privacy. We believe in a future where the adage "there's no such thing as a free lunch" is widely understood—free services are often paid for with personal data. Our mission is to pave the way for products and services that prioritize user privacy, fostering a market that values freedom just as much as functionality.
Food
Freedom Fund is committed to investing in food sovereignty, which we see as a fundamental aspect of individual autonomy and community resilience. We believe that everyone deserves the right to control their nutrition and to influence their local food systems towards fairness and equity. By investing in initiatives that enable individuals to assert control over their food choices, we aim to cultivate a more just and transparent food system for all.
Our focus in the food sovereignty sector involves supporting transparent trade practices that ensure fair incomes for producers and uphold the rights of consumers to determine their food and nutrition. We advocate for the stewardship of land, water, seeds, livestock, and biodiversity to be placed firmly in the hands of those who produce our food, honoring their knowledge and labor. Recognizing the interconnectedness of local food territories, which often extend beyond national borders, we support the rights of local communities to sustain and utilize their traditional lands and practices.
Moreover, Freedom Fund promotes collaboration amongst diverse food providers, aiming to facilitate positive interactions and resolve conflicts. This approach not only strengthens local food systems but also fosters a global network of equitable and sustainable food production. Through strategic investments and partnerships, Freedom Fund is committed to nurturing an ecosystem where food sovereignty is not an ideal but a living, breathing reality. We envision a world where every individual and community can flourish with the independence and dignity that comes from true sovereignty over their food sources.
Edcuation
Freedom Fund is focused at the forefront of Sovereign Education, a paradigm where learning is not only personalized and autonomous but also unfettered by centralized narratives or institutional control. We champion educational initiatives that are independently sourced and free from censorship, ensuring that the knowledge imparted is diverse, objective, and holistic. By investing in platforms and tools that are decentralized and community-driven, we promote an education system that respects the freedom of thought and expression.
Our goal is to create an educational landscape where learners have access to a multitude of perspectives, can engage with content that is not dictated by a single authority, and can contribute to the knowledge pool without fear of reprisal or suppression. This vision of Sovereign Education is rooted in the belief that a truly enlightened mind is one that has the liberty to explore, question, and synthesize information independently. Freedom Fund is dedicated to nurturing this new echelon of education, aspiring to a future where learning is a journey shaped by the learner, for the learner, unimpeded by external biases or constraints.
Management
Founders and Managing Partners Chris Almida and Michael Austin.With over 55 years of experience between them in diverse fields including Private Equity, IP Licensing, Software Development, Venture Capital and more. They bring a unique vision that combines principals of capitalism, Austrian economics and natural law to the fund.
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