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Boot64 Ventures
Venture capitalMetairie · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Boot64 Ventures is a hands-on seed fund centered on Louisiana and the Gulf South, backing early-stage founders that coastal funds overlook. Most of its capital goes to Louisiana startups, with additional investments across the Gulf South and occasionally elsewhere in the U.S. The firm emphasizes local know-how, mentorship, and expansion support, aiming to drive job growth and economic improvement in the region. It welcomes founders who have not yet formed a legal entity and requires all applicants to complete an online application regardless of prior connections.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 17, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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John Roberts is Managing Partner at Boot64 Ventures, a venture capital fund. He previously owned and scaled a convenience store and gas station business to $30M in revenue before transitioning to investing. Roberts has experience raising capital for early-stage companies and serves as both a fund manager and angel investor off-thesis.
Cliff Ryan, co‑head of Innovation & Expansion, bridges early innovation and later-stage climate‑tech scaling, combining a decade in Riverstone energy private equity and an Executive‑in‑Residence role at Energy Impact Partners.
Brett A. Long focuses on Louisiana pre-seed and seed companies and was among the first to deploy SSBCI program capital locally; public information about his background and approach is limited.
John K. Roberts III serves as managing partner and one of two general partners, giving him concentrated decision-making, and engages Louisiana's innovation community through industrial energy forums and New Orleans charity sponsorships.
Mickal P. Adler runs operations and governance across multiple related entities as founder and GP, leveraging a financial‑services background to bridge Louisiana's emerging startup scene with Los Angeles venture markets.
What they invest in
from 42 of 47 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×12Healthtech ×9SaaS ×9Enterprise Software ×6Hardware ×6Wellness & Fitness ×6Cleantech ×5Consumer ×5
HQs:United States×24
Who they back
founder profiles across 23 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×142 founders×43 founders×24+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with education data
The Johns Hopkins University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×9Business & Management ×4Computer Science ×4
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 20 with degree data)
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 92016 · 112 dated
NovaSpark manufactures mobile, atmospheric hydrogen generation systems that produce hydrogen, power, and water on-site in remote or critical environments.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyLouisiana, US
Rick(Chief Executive Officer)Tom(CTO & Board Member)FREDRICK L HARLOW(Executive Officer)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsCapital Factory
TRAK is an AI-powered ADAS calibration management platform for collision repair shops that automatically extracts required calibrations from repair estimates, schedules services, and generates OEM-cited insurance documentation.
AI & Machine Learning
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Advano manufactures silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries that improve energy density and reduce costs for electric vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechNew Orleans, US
Shiva Adireddy(CTO)inAlexander Girau(CEO)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Fifty YearsGlobivestInnovation CatalystManta International Consultancy S.A.LNew Orleans Startup Fund+22 more
Arculus Solutions works on pipeline applications for transporting commercial fluids including oil and gas, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen, including retrofitting existing pipes for CO2 transport and enabling hydrogen blending.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Gianluca Roscioli(Founder)in
Co-investorsSOSV
Arovia manufactures Splay, a portable display device that combines a collapsible screen with ultra-short-throw projection technology for productivity, presentations, and entertainment.
ConsumerDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsHouston, US
Alex(Co-founder, Optical Engineer)Alexander David Wesley(Executive Officer, Director)inGeorge Shengliang Zhu(Founder)inAlexander Wesley(Founder)inTaylor Yoke(Executive Officer, Director)Rahul Chandra(Executive Officer)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsCowtown AngelsGaingelsGOOSE CapitalHouston Angel NetworkTexas HALO Fund
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Beken Bio develops nanobiology technology combined with machine learning for early cancer detection by targeting abundant biomarkers.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Blueflite develops electric drones for logistics and package delivery, with vertical take-off and landing capabilities designed for last-mile deliveries, emergency medical transport, and industrial supply missions.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAustin, US
Frank Noppel(CEO)inJames McClearen(CTO)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsCroc PitchGENIUS NYMichigan RiseTechstars
BRCĒ Sports manufactures engineered shoelaces designed for athletic performance, with sport-specific tension and width calibration to improve ankle lockdown and stability during physical activity.
HardwareHealthtechSports TechDetroit, US
Madhav Aggarwal(Founder)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsID VenturesTechstars
CampusKnot is an AI-powered teaching assistant for college instructors that converts syllabi, slides, and notes into ready-to-use prompts and classroom activities, tracks course objectives in real time, and flags topics where students are struggling.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSStarkville, US
Rahul Gopal(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardHiten Patel(Director)Perceus Mody(Director)Huey Jiun Ngo(Director)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Centerline is a project information management platform built for architecture firms to streamline project administration from design through closeout.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart Ventures
Dreamland produces Koffucha, a fermented probiotic coffee beverage.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessNew Orleans, US
Dalton Honore(Founder and CEO)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Earnest develops microbial seed coatings and agricultural biology products derived from prairie ecosystems to improve soil health and crop performance for farmers.
AgTechBiotechRantoul, US
Eddy Mejia(Co-founder)inDr. Gabe Price(Co-founder)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceAgLaunch AcceleratorSOSVAdams Street PartnersAndreessen HorowitzAtlas Venture+4 more
FKTea produces brewed tea-based energy drinks made with Japanese green tea and yerba mate, sweetened with Louisiana honey, for endurance athletes and active individuals seeking clean energy without synthetic stimulants or artificial additives.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessLouisiana, US
Kevin Shears(CEO & Co-Founder)inQuest Meeks(Co-Founder)Trey Monaghan(Co-Founder)Wayne Jones(Co-Founder)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Geaux River builds software and connected hardware systems to deliver real-time operational intelligence for inland waterway logistics operators, terminals, and fleets.
Data & InfrastructureIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew Orleans, US
Robert LeBlanc(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Landry Kirk(Co-Founder)Carl Fravel(Founding Chief Technology Officer)
Glaive Medical Optics develops an active digital intraocular lens implant to treat blinding macular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), for which no current viable treatment exists.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Eric Bernabei(Founder)Dr. Wayne Harvey Woods Jr.(Founder)Dr. Christopher L. Shelby(Founder)Asher Gottesman(Founder)Dr. Alexander J. Melville(Founder)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Hampr is a laundry pickup and delivery service that collects dirty clothes from customers' homes, professionally washes and folds them, and returns the clean items to their door for a flat rate per load.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFintechLafayette, US
Laurel Hess(Founder + President)inBrandon Brahms(Chief Executive Officer)DAVID CALLECOD(Director)
BoardSteven Dauphin(Director)Cian Robinson(Director)Michael B. Katz(Director)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsBonaventure CapitalGurtin VenturesTechstarsBenson Capital
Happy provides a mental health support service that proactively checks in on an organization's entire workforce every month through what it calls Zero-Step support, delivered by a non-clinical network of trained people.
Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Hello Gravel is an online platform for ordering bulk landscape materials like gravel, stone, and mulch with delivery to homeowners and contractors.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsBreakwater Ventures
Hilight is a platform that fosters positive school climate and culture by capturing and sharing innovative teaching practices, while providing school leaders with data to support educator well-being and effectiveness.
EdTechHR Tech
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsLong Term Impact
Hollywood Trucks operates a fleet of solar-powered, off-grid production and talent trailers for the entertainment industry, featuring on-board solar arrays, battery storage, EV charging, Starlink WiFi, and vehicle-to-grid technology.
CleantechEnergyHardwareNew Orleans, US
Andre Champagne(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Iconic is a platform that partners with museums, artists, and cultural institutions to create and distribute digital and physical art collectibles to global audiences.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Aluan Wang
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsBuilders + BackersInnovation CatalystAF VenturesCultivation CapitalStout Street Capital
Informuta provides predictive infection intelligence tools that forecast antibiotic resistance risk to help clinicians prevent treatment failures and optimize antibiotic prescribing decisions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Zachary Pursell(Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Tulane University; co-inventor)Lisa Morici(Professor of Microbiology & Immunology, Tulane University; co-inventor)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform designed for restaurants and food & beverage businesses.
Data & InfrastructureFoodTechNew York, US
Daniel Meth(Executive Officer, Director)inLinus Liang(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalBranded Strategic HospitalityMu VenturesNew Orleans Startup FundPathbreaker VenturesSOSV
Kubanda develops innovative healthcare solutions for pets, focusing on pet wellness.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessBaltimore, US
Nicholas Durr(Advisor and Cofounder)inBailey Surtees(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inClarisse Hu(Cofounder)inYixin Hu(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTEDCOJoyance PartnersLux Capital
Noctura Interactive develops video games that integrate AI with human artistry to create interactive storytelling experiences.
AI & Machine LearningGamingVancouver, US
Nathan Stahlman(CEO)inRachel Stahlman(SVP, Art Director)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
NOLA AI builds a reasoning layer for AI systems that maintains structured knowledge and tracks uncertainty rather than generating confident predictions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software
Correy Kowall(Co-Founder & Chief Scientist)inDamon Kirin(Co-Founder)inMitchell Klein(Co-Founder)inScott Kauffman(President & CEO)inZachary Christiansen(Chief Technology Officer)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Orion Sleep develops smart sleep technology, including sensors and covers, to make world-class sleep science accessible and affordable for consumers.
HardwareHealthtechIoTWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Dr. Michael Breus(Chief Sleep Officer)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesCriticalityMucker CapitalNZVCSHORThe Family Fund+2 more
OS Benefits provides affordable health insurance and wellness benefits designed specifically for the hospitality industry, targeting independent restaurant and hospitality business owners seeking to provide employee healthcare coverage at sustainable costs.
HealthtechHR TechInsurTech
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsResilienceVCSymphonic Capital
Plan A Games provides financing for user acquisition in mobile games, designed by former game industry operators who understand gaming economics.
FintechGaming
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
ProdOps deploys AI agents that automate repetitive back-office work such as bid preparation, reporting, document review, follow-ups, and scheduling by connecting to a company's existing systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Qimana offers Solomon, an AI tool that captures meetings, files, and conversations and turns them into source-linked decisions, assigned action items, and trackable follow-ups.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
QMS2GO is a software platform that helps ISO 9001 manufacturers build a quality management system, connect it to their existing operations, and maintain audit-ready evidence.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSRuston, US
Onega Ulanovain
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsTechstars
RCOAST provides coastal monitoring and data analytics tools that help communities measure coastal changes and assess the effectiveness of coastal resilience and mitigation solutions.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureGovTechImpact & Social GoodNew Orleans, US
Dr. Christy Swann(Founder & CEO)inDr. Hilary Stockdon(Chief Science Officer)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsCharlotte Angel Fund
RITUALI operates an invite-only marketplace connecting individuals with independent wellness practitioners across fitness, nutrition, bodywork, mindset, and energy work.
MarketplacesWellness & Fitness
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Sicona develops battery materials, including silicon-based anode materials, through in-house R&D, materials production, and a dedicated battery and materials testing laboratory.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
Christiaan Jordaan(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsArtesianChaos VenturesEnergyLabGaingelsInvestible Climate Tech FundNSW Clean Technology Innovation Grants+4 more
SleepNavigator is a platform that connects sleep care providers, systems, and workflows into a unified operating system for managing patient care journeys.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSLouisiana, US
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsNew Louisiana Angel
Boston, US
Amir Lazarovich(Founder)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesThe E14 FundUbiquity Ventures
The Care Connexion operates a staffing platform that directly connects home health agencies with qualified physical and occupational therapists.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaS
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
uCTRL AI builds an AI-powered personal health-records platform, branded as a "Living Health Record," that consolidates a user's scattered medical history into a searchable intelligence layer.
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ADAS AI TrakGlaive Medical Optics
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Boot64 Ventures made?
- Boot64 Ventures has 47 tracked investments, including 11 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Boot64 Ventures invest at?
- Boot64 Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Boot64 Ventures focus on?
- Boot64 Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Boot64 Ventures located?
- Boot64 Ventures is headquartered in Metairie, US.
- Does Boot64 Ventures lead rounds?
- Boot64 Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Boot64 Ventures co-invest with?
- Boot64 Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, SOSV, Gaingels, among 56 tracked co-investors.
- What size deals does Boot64 Ventures back?
- Across 8 deals with disclosed amounts, Boot64 Ventures has joined rounds of $500K – $7M (median $1M).
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJohn Roberts of Boot64 Ventures: BIO on the BAYOU | Bullpen KOL Interviews
BIO on the BAYOU · John Roberts
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