Callais Capital Management
Venture capitalThibodaux · Seed–Series C · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
Callais Capital focuses on regional venture investment opportunities in the Third Coast and Mississippi River Valley, a market it views as underserved by targeted institutional investors. Drawing on four generations of family entrepreneurship, operational experience, and a network of professionals with deep cross-industry board experience, the firm aims to source, scale, and strengthen its portfolio companies. Rooted in a heritage of business building and capital preservation, it evolved from a family office into an institutional venture capital platform emphasizing economic prosperity in its local community.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
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What they invest in
from 10 of 39 portfolio companiesDigital Health ×3Healthtech ×3Impact & Social Good ×3SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Circular Economy ×1
HQs:United States×13
Investments · 39 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAccess Health LA is a healthcare organization providing vision services, medical affairs, and behavioral health services.
Digital HealthHealthtechLos Angeles, US
Mark F. Keiser(President/Chief Executive Officer)Peter Torsch(Chief Financial Officer)Patrick Johnson(Chief Medical Officer)Kevin O. Joseph(Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs)James Comeaux(Executive Vice President)David Heitmeier(Senior Vice President of Vision Services)
Nashville, US
John Cascarano(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCapital InnovatorsSand Hill Angels
Park Ridge, US
Jason A. Elder(Director)Eugene T. Carter(Chairman)Jules M. Laser(Director)Wayne S. Pavlicek(Chief Financial Officer and Asst. Secretary)Peter Spingola(Director)Thomas E. Carter(President, CEO and Secretary)
DOCPACE offers a patent-pending scheduling and analytics platform that uses data and artificial intelligence to optimize patient appointment timing and provider time utilization in medical practices.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSMetairie, US
Monica Manzella(Executive Officer)Shelby Sanderford(Executive Officer, Director)Hugh Sanderford(Director)Lane Arcana(Executive Officer)
Nest Health provides convenient, in-home and virtual healthcare for families, aiming to serve patients regardless of location or insurance status.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodNew Orleans, US
Rebekah E. Gee MD MPH(Founder)inRebecca Kavoussi(Co-founder)inRebekah Gee(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)Kelsie Brandt(Chief Operating Officer)Mike Meador(Chief Financial Officer)Chris Baglieri(VP, Product & Technology)
Co-investors8VCAlumni VenturesAmboy Street VenturesGaingelsHopelabImpact America Fund+6 more
Pelican Waste & Debris provides waste disposal and debris removal services in Louisiana with a focus on environmental responsibility and local community service.
Circular EconomyCleantechLogistics & Supply ChainLouisiana, US
Roddie Matherne(Owner / CEO)
PosiGen is a residential solar company that installs and services solar energy systems for homeowners, including system monitoring and billing.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyMetairie, US
Thomas Neyhart(Executive Officer, Director)inBenjamin Norwood(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMatthew Woods(Director)Margaret Anadu(Director)Aaron Dirks(Director)Timothy Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsBuilders FundCeniarthConstellation Technology VenturesSJF VenturesEmerson Collective InvestingImpact Engine
Prokeep offers a centralized communication platform that lets parts departments handle customer messages across text, email, fax, and web chat, with features like picture messaging, automated order status updates, and inventory checks.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSaaSSales TechNew Orleans, US
McKay Johnson(Founder)inMark Kanof(Founder)inJohn F. Carrere, III(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTy Findley(Director)John Giannuzzi(Director)Charlie Plauche(Director)
Co-investorsS3 VenturesIronspring Venture
Resilia is a SaaS platform providing capacity-building tools, coaching, and insights for nonprofits and foundations.
Impact & Social GoodSaaS
Sevetri Wilson
Co-investorsBIP VenturesFramework Venture PartnersNew Orleans Startup FundNext Wave ImpactOpen Opportunity FundTech Square Ventures+3 more
Society Brands acquires and builds a portfolio of clean, toxin-free health and personal care brands spanning functional foods and supplements, skincare and personal care, and home and air care products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessCanton, US
Michael Sirpilla(Founder)inShawn Dougherty(Founder)in
Co-investorsJumpstart VenturesSenaHill PartnersNorth Coast Angel
Lafayette, US
Lauren Bercier(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardHarold Callais(Director)Beth Ann Catalano(Director)Joseph Stough(Director)Laken Swan(Director)
Co-investorsInnovation Catalyst
The Idea Village is a New Orleans-based nonprofit organization that supports regional startups and their founders through mentorship and resources.
Future of WorkImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticNew Orleans, US
Jon Atkinson(Chief Executive Officer)
United Community Bank is a regional bank offering personal banking services including signature guarantees for securities transactions and safe deposit boxes for document storage.
FintechHouma, US
Calvin Sonny Aldridge(Chief Executive Officer)
BoardCorey J. Callais(Chairman of the Board)C. Michael Callais
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
The Idea Village · bizneworleans.com · Aug 18, 2026
Nest Health · fiercehealthcare.com · Feb 9, 2026
Something Borrowed Blooms · callaiscapital.com · Mar 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Callais Capital Management made?
- Callais Capital Management has 39 tracked investments.
- What stage does Callais Capital Management invest at?
- Callais Capital Management invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What sectors does Callais Capital Management focus on?
- Callais Capital Management focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Callais Capital Management located?
- Callais Capital Management is headquartered in Thibodaux, US.
- Who does Callais Capital Management co-invest with?
- Callais Capital Management most often shares deals with BIP Ventures, Framework Venture Partners, MVP Ventures, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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