Kevin Eckert is a Partner at Task Force X Capital (TFX), a Charlotte-based venture firm he joined in 2018 after over 20. See sector focus and contact routes.
Kevin Eckert is a Partner at Task Force X Capital (TFX), a Charlotte-based venture firm he joined in 2018 after over 20 years in finance, including roles at Stephens Inc. and General Electric, and service as a U.S. Marine Corps officer. TFX exclusively invests in early-stage B2B technology startups led by U.S. military or national security veterans, targeting sectors like cybersecurity, defense tech, healthcare, fintech, and risk/intelligence, with a geographic preference for the East Coast and Southeast. The firm typically writes initial checks of $250K to $750K, averaging around $500K, and can extend up to $1M for strong deals. Eckert has been a key deal-maker at TFX and a public advocate for veteran entrepreneurship, contributing to a portfolio of over 20 early-stage companies and more than 50 veteran founders since 2015. Notable portfolio companies include FruitScout and Sayari Labs, which Eckert has personally invested in. His distinctive point of view centers on backing veteran-led innovation in defense and dual-use technologies, emphasizing the unique operational experience these founders bring to high-stakes sectors.
Every field above is read from the StartupFundraising investor directory — disclosed location, recorded investments and stated focus — and re-checked as filings arrive. Founders pair it with investors in Charlotte when building a target list.
Investors like Kevin Eckert · Full investor directory · Investor access · Company funding database