How many investments has New Orleans Startup Fund made?

New Orleans Startup Fund has 34 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.

What stage does New Orleans Startup Fund invest at?

New Orleans Startup Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.

What sectors does New Orleans Startup Fund focus on?

New Orleans Startup Fund focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.

Where is New Orleans Startup Fund located?

New Orleans Startup Fund is headquartered in New Orleans, US.

Who does New Orleans Startup Fund co-invest with?

New Orleans Startup Fund most often shares deals with Innovation Catalyst, Boot64 Ventures, Louisiana Funds, among 35 tracked co-investors.

New Orleans Startup Fund

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New Orleans · Pre-Seed–Seed · 11 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The New Orleans Startup Fund focuses on backing and guiding early-stage ventures that are positioned to generate economic prosperity and create jobs across the greater New Orleans region. Its mission centers on regional economic development, supporting entrepreneurs whose companies can contribute to the local economy.

Invests inImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticNew Orleans United States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Seed

New Orleans, US

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Team · 11 people

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Jimmy Roussel· President & CEO· Greater New Orleans Regionin

Jimmy Roussel is the Chief Executive Officer of IDScan.net and CEO of The New Orleans Startup Fund. He focuses on founding and scaling small technology firms, with experience spanning business, finance, and technology functions. His areas of specialty include fundraising, business formation, and corporate governance.

Blake J. Stanfill, Sr.· Chief Investment Officer

Courtney Williams· NOSF Board Member· New Orleans

A tech executive who began his career at AOL in senior business development and legal roles, then helped launch Interactive One. He is founder and CEO of Torsh Inc., a New Orleans education technology company, and serves on the New Orleans Startup Fund board along with several community and diversity-focused organizations.

Damon Burns· Board Member· Greater New Orleans Regionin

Damon Burns is the Chief Executive Officer of Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), a farmer-owned co-operative focused on herd improvement in the New Zealand dairy industry. LIC has worked with farmers for more than 115 years, providing genetics, data and technology to support herd development.

G.F. Gay Le Breton· NOSF Board Member; Managing Director, Chaffe & Associates

Le Breton leads the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Chaffe & Associates and is President of its broker-dealer subsidiary Chaffe Securities, with over 35 years of experience in transaction structuring and business valuation. She serves on the New Orleans Startup Fund board and is also a board member of the NO/LA Angel Network.

Legare Kerrison· Product Management Intern· New Orleans

Product Management Intern at the New Orleans Startup Fund, where she built a system integrating the fund's internal deal-flow CRM and processes. She studies Marketing and Psychology at Tulane and product management at Columbia, and is building her own startup, NextChapter, a social platform for the 60+ demographic.

Matt Wisdom· Chair· Greater New Orleans Regionin

Matt Wisdom is Regional Account Manager for Nevada at Vision2 Marketing, specializing in entertainment and event technology. He has more than 30 years of experience in sensory technology, including audio, video, and lighting, with a focus on lighting design for roller rinks and family fun centers. His work includes commissioning, programming, and troubleshooting DMX and digital lighting systems such as Nicolaudie, Pharos, Crestron, and ETC.

Michael Hecht· NOSF Board Member; President & CEO, GNO, Inc.· Greater New Orleansin

Michael Hecht is President & CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc., focused on regional business and product development. He previously led Louisiana's $232M Small Business Recovery Program, worked in NYC Business Solutions under Mayor Bloomberg, founded restaurant ventures in San Francisco, and holds an MBA from Stanford and a degree from Yale.

Nicole Kaufman· Operations Manager

Operations Manager at the New Orleans Startup Fund, overseeing investor relations, compliance, board materials, and cross-functional projects. She has over a decade of experience supporting C-suite executives and scaling startups, and also serves as HR Manager at Haptech Defense Systems.

Peyton Bush· NOSF Board Member· New Orleans, LA

Chief Investment Officer of Bollinger Enterprises, a single-family investment office in New Orleans overseeing its investment activities and asset allocation. Previously held roles at LongueVue Capital, Highland Capital Management, and JP Morgan Securities, and served as a US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer; he holds degrees from Tulane and Vanderbilt.

Sharonda Williams· Board Member· New York, New York, United Statesin

What they invest in

from 27 of 34 portfolio companies

SaaS ×9Consumer ×5Climate Tech ×4Direct to Consumer ×4Fintech ×4FoodTech ×4Hardware ×4Healthtech ×4

HQs:United States×19

Who they back

founder profiles across 11 portfolio companies

64%

solo founders

7 of 11 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×72 founders×4

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×2

Investments · 34 tracked

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By year:2021 · 1 2016 · 23 dated

Actualactual.ly

Actual.ly provides musicians and artists a link-in-bio replacement that uses trivia and quizzes to verify genuine fans and build a fan CRM with names, phone numbers, and locations.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsGSR Haun Ventures Paper Ventures Selini Capital

Advanoadvano.io in 𝕏

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)in Alexander Girau(Founder)in

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Boot64 Ventures Fifty Years Globivest Innovation Catalyst Partech Ventures +1 more

Anewnetworkanewnetwork.com 𝕏

ANEW Network is a digitally native media platform offering short-form scripted series and lifestyle programming created for contemporary women of color.

Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

AxoSimaxosim.com in

BiotechNew Orleans, US

J. Lowry Curley(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Moore(Executive Officer)inAlif Saleh(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Cappiello(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Silverman(Director)Monica Metea(Executive Officer)

BioAestheticsbio-aesthetics.com

BioAesthetics develops NACgraft, a cell-free, collagen-rich nipple-areolar complex graft that a surgeon applies so the patient's own cells integrate it into living nipple and areola tissue.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew Materials

Juliana Blum(CEO & Director)Billy Heim(COO)in

Co-investorsFemHealth Ventures Hemi Ventures, Llc Joyance Partners The Launch Place IndieBio

Bioceptivebioceptive.comJan 2016

Bioceptive develops women's health medical devices, including a patented FDA-approved Cervical Suction Retractor that replaces the tenaculum for gynecological procedures and an IUD inserter, offering single-use disposable instruments aimed at reducing pain during transcervical procedures.

BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew Orleans, US

Stewart Davis(Executive Officer, Director)Shuchi Khurana(Executive Officer)Benjamin Cappiello(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoan Neuscheler(Director)Joseph Lovett(Director)inAmit Kumar Rathi(Director)

Co-investorsLouisiana Funds New World Angels

CapWaycapway.com 𝕏Defunct

CapWay was a fintech company focused on creating inclusive financial access, but the company has ceased operations.

FintechSaaSAtlanta, US

Sheena Allen(Founder)in

Co-investorsStacked Capital Y Combinator Backstage Capital Fearless Fund Indicator Ventures Initialized Capital +2 more

Cyberreefcyberreef.com in 𝕏

CyberReef provides MobileWall, a cloud-based mobile firewall that delivers security, visibility, and control for connected mobile devices and IoT systems across enterprises.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTMobility & TransportationSaaS

Hilton Nicholson(CEO)

Drinkiconicdrinkiconic.com 𝕏

ICONIC is a ready-to-drink protein beverage made from grass-fed milk protein, designed for consumers seeking high-protein, zero-sugar nutrition with clean ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Elguapobitterselguapobitters.com

El Guapo manufactures non-alcoholic cocktail bitters, syrups, mixers, and canned beverages using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices in New Orleans.

Climate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechNew Orleans, US

Christa Cotton(CEO)

Getbrewsygetbrewsy.com 𝕏

Brewsy provides a starter kit for home fermentation of wine, cider, and mead, including tools and ingredients along with app access and community support.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Gildedgilded.finance in 𝕏acquired by Bitwave

Gilded is a crypto payments and invoicing platform that helps finance teams manage accounts payable and receivable workflows using blockchain-based transactions.

Crypto & Web3FintechNew Orleans, US

Co-investorsChain Reaction Red Beard Ventures Techstars

Gold Leaf Energy Systemsgoldleafenergy.com

Gold Leaf Energy Systems is a North American energy consultant, distributor, and installer of eco-friendly products that help commercial and industrial facilities cut energy, water, and emissions costs.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Ingestingest.ai in 𝕏

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)

Co-investors7BC Venture Capital Boot64 Ventures Branded Strategic Hospitality Mu Ventures Pathbreaker Ventures

Levelsetlevelset.com in 𝕏

Levelset provides a platform for contractors and suppliers in the construction industry to manage payment documentation and processing, reducing payment delays and disputes.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew Orleans, US

Co-investorsBrick Mortar Ventures Grand Ventures Horizons Ventures S3 Ventures Altos Ventures

MobileQubesmobilequbes.com

Network of freestanding self-service kiosks dispensing portable battery packs for on-the-go smartphone charging.

New Orleans, US

Jason Palmer(Executive Officer, Director)Michael C. Melito(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Carrigan(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsInnovation Catalyst

Musosmusos.us

Musos is a licensable music library that connects filmmakers with local songwriters, musicians, and producers to source tracks for film.

Creator EconomyMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentNew Orleans, US

Mylifecitymylifecity.com in

LifeCity helps organizations across healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and event sectors measure, track, and communicate their social and environmental impact through sustainability assessments, audits, and software tools.

Climate TechFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSNew Orleans, US

Liz Shephard(CEO & Founder)in

Mymeemymee.comJan 2021

HealthtechNew York, US

Mette Dyhrberg(Executive Officer, Director)Mara Babin(Executive Officer)Melinda Decker(Executive Officer)Michael Kaswan(Executive Officer)Gillian Sandler(Director)Marie Klok Crump(Director)

Pet Krewepetkrewe.com 𝕏

Pet Krewe sells pet food products for cats and dogs, including purées, minced wet food, and freeze-dried treats.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew Orleans, US

Allison Ward(Executive Officer, Director)ALLISON ALBERT(Executive Officer, Director)

Board Steve Mech(Director)in

Co-investorsCSA Partners LLC

Quarrioquarrio.com in

Quarrio offers a deterministic AI system that answers plain-English business questions across enterprise data sources such as CRM, ERP, and data warehouses, aiming for verified, auditable results without hallucinations.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

KG Charles-Harris(CEO)inDr. Earl Sacerdoti(Chief Scientist)Jim Cates(Chief Product Officer)

Co-investorsBackstage Capital Innovation Catalyst

Research Defenderresearchdefender.com in

Rep Data's Research Defender provides pre-survey fraud prevention for market research teams, scanning and scoring each survey respondent against 130+ signals to block bots, VPN users, repeat fraudsters, and hyperactive respondents before they enter a questionnaire.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureSaaS

Co-investorsInnovation Catalyst

Resiliaresilia.com in

Resilia is a SaaS platform providing capacity-building tools, coaching, and insights for nonprofits and foundations.

Impact & Social GoodSaaSNew Orleans, US

Sevetri Wilson(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsBIP Ventures Callais Capital Management Framework Venture Partners Next Wave Impact Open Opportunity Fund Tech Square Ventures +7 more

Scandyscandy.co 𝕏Nov 2016

Scandy builds 3D scanning and analysis technology, including one of the first 3D scanning apps made for the iPhone X, and consults on 3D-related problems.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechHardwareElmwood, US

Ronald Richoux(Executive Officer)Harold Wiley(Executive Officer)Charles Carriere(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsCallais Capital Management

Servatoservatocorp.com in 𝕏

Servato develops hardware, software, and predictive analytics for critical infrastructure monitoring and maintenance, including a Platform-as-a-Service that predicts system failures and an Adaptive Charging feature that extends telecom battery life.

EnergyHardwareIoTSaaSNew Orleans, US

MARK CHRISTOPHER MANGUM(Executive Officer, Director)Ronald Lau(Executive Officer)Chris Mangum(President & CEO)inEric Hedlund(Chief Sales Officer)inDorion Carr(Chief Technology Officer)Roy Clingman(Chief Business Development Officer)in

Co-investorsLouisiana Funds Venture Center Arkansas

Stemnolastemnola.com in 𝕏

STEM NOLA is a nonprofit organization that engages K-12 students in hands-on, project-based STEM activities and education programs.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodNew Orleans, US

Calvin Mackie(Founder & CEO)inTracy Mackie(Co-Founder & Client Support Manager)

Sunstopkioskssunstopkiosks.com in

Vital Signs Media provides battery-powered sunscreen and hand sanitizer kiosks for festivals, parks, and outdoor venues, offering guests free access to reef-safe SPF while reducing single-use plastic waste.

AdTechHardwareWellness & Fitness

TrayAwaytrayaway.com in

TrayAway is a technology platform for hospitality service operations, starting with room service tray retrieval and extending to in-room ordering, pool and beach service, meeting room requests, and on-demand restaurant items.

HardwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Josh Johnston(Founding CEO)in

Co-investorsElevate Capital Innovation Catalyst

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

CultureconnectmeDrinkbhoomiJammaroundPowerschoolSalon22NolaWelcometocollege

Exits · 1

1 acquisitions

Gildedacq. by Bitwave

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Gulf Coast Tactical is spending $6M to test autonomous boats for maritime defense

TrayAway · technical.ly · Jul 23, 2026

When the financial industry fails you, AI has your back - The Globe and Mail

Gilded · theglobeandmail.com · Jul 13, 2026

Pet Krewe’s Salty Cat Gains National Traction - Biz New Orleans

Pet Krewe · bizneworleans.com · May 22, 2026

New Orleans Startup Fund Celebrates Resilia’s Closing of $8M Round — New Orleans Startup Fund

Resilia · neworleansstartupfund.org · May 11, 2026

500+ Startups in Biotechnology

BioAesthetics · insights.tryspecter.com · Jun 24, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has New Orleans Startup Fund made?: New Orleans Startup Fund has 34 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does New Orleans Startup Fund invest at?: New Orleans Startup Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does New Orleans Startup Fund focus on?: New Orleans Startup Fund focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
Where is New Orleans Startup Fund located?: New Orleans Startup Fund is headquartered in New Orleans, US.
Who does New Orleans Startup Fund co-invest with?: New Orleans Startup Fund most often shares deals with Innovation Catalyst, Boot64 Ventures, Louisiana Funds, among 35 tracked co-investors.

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