Boot64 Ventures
Venture capitalMetairie · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Boot64 Ventures provides seed capital and hands-on mentoring to early-stage Louisiana entrepreneurs with the goal of creating jobs and strengthening the state's economy. The fund targets startups, inventions, and small businesses ready to grow, placing special emphasis on companies founded by veterans, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and rural residents. Beyond capital, the firm assists founders with market research, product development, business planning, and management structure. Prospective companies must complete the firm's online application to be considered for investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 34 of 47 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Hardware ×6SaaS ×6Enterprise Software ×5Wellness & Fitness ×5B2B Marketplaces ×4Biotech ×4
HQs:United States×22
Who they back
founder profiles across 19 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×43 founders×24+ founders×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12016 · 12 dated
NovaSpark manufactures mobile, atmospheric hydrogen generation systems that produce hydrogen, power, and water on-site in remote or critical environments.
CleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyLouisiana, US
Rick(Chief Executive Officer)Tom(CTO & Board Member)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsCapital Factory
Jacksonville, US
Philip Brossy(Executive Officer)
BoardJohn Ainslie(Director)Joshua Weiner(Director)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
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
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(Founder/CTO)inAlexander Girau(Founder)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Fifty YearsGlobivestInnovation CatalystNew Orleans Startup FundPartech Ventures+1 more
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)George(Co-founder, Mechanical Engineer)Alexander David Wesley(Executive Officer, Director)Taylor Yoke(Executive Officer, Director)Rahul Chandra(Executive Officer)Wesley D Alexander(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsHouston Angel NetworkTexas HALO Fund
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
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
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)
BoardHiten Patel(Director)Perceus Mody(Director)Huey Jiun Ngo(Director)
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
DataHaul provides software that aggregates and analyzes trucking company operational data to identify the most profitable freight loads based on gross profit per hour.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Dreamland produces Koffucha, a fermented probiotic coffee beverage.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessNew Orleans, US
Dalton Honore(Founder and CEO)
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 AcceleratorAdams Street PartnersAndreessen HorowitzAtlas VentureBattery Ventures+4 more
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
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)Quest Meeks(Co-Founder)Trey Monaghan(Co-Founder)Wayne Jones(Co-Founder)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
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(Executive Officer, Director)DAVID CALLECOD(Director)
BoardSteven Dauphin(Director)Cian Robinson(Director)Michael B. Katz(Director)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investorsBonaventure CapitalTechstarsBenson Capital
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
Carmel, US
Grant Jenkins(Executive Officer, Director)Terrill Krigger(Executive Officer)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
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)Linus Liang(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalBranded Strategic HospitalityMu VenturesNew Orleans Startup FundPathbreaker Ventures
Junum provides a clinical decision support solution that integrates with hospital EHRs to help physicians accurately diagnose malnutrition in patients and improve revenue capture.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
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
LucyXR operates a 4,000+ sq ft LED stage volume for virtual production, powered by Unreal Engine technology.
HardwareMedia & Entertainment
Kenny Morrison(Founder)in
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Noctura Interactive develops video games that integrate AI with human artistry to create interactive storytelling experiences.
AI & Machine LearningGamingVancouver, US
Nathan Stahlman(CEO)Rachel Stahlman(SVP, Art Director)
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)Damon Kirin(Co-Founder)Mitchell Klein(Co-Founder)Scott Kauffman(President & CEO)Zachary Christiansen(Chief Technology Officer)
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 VenturesMucker CapitalNZVCThe Family FundWellness VenturesWestern Technology Investment
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
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
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
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 Ulanova
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
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
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-investorsThe E14 Fund
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
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
PartnerJohn Roberts· solo GP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEarnest · startupintros.com · Apr 15, 2026
Informuta · castleplacement.com · Feb 19, 2026
Iconic · eu-startups.com · Dec 15, 2025
Campusknot · mississippitoday.org · Nov 13, 2025
Junum · bizneworleans.com · Nov 10, 2025
BRCĒ · contests.startgarden.com · Jul 7, 2025
Kubanda Cryotherapy · ventures.jhu.edu · Apr 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Boot64 Ventures made?
- Boot64 Ventures has 47 tracked investments, including 1 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, Innovation Catalyst, New Orleans Startup Fund, among 36 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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BIO on the BAYOU · John Roberts
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