New Orleans Startup Fund — Full Portfolio
34 tracked investments · listed companies and verified rows first
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-investorsGSRHaun VenturesPaper VenturesSelini Capital
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
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Boot64 VenturesFifty YearsGlobivestInnovation CatalystManta International Consultancy S.A.L+22 more
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
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)
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 VenturesHemi Ventures, LlcJoyance PartnersSOSVThe Launch PlaceBabel Ventures+1 more
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 FundsNew World Angels
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-commerceFoodTechNew Orleans, US
Liam Meier(Executive Officer, Director)Neal Shulman(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCallais Capital Management
CapWay was a fintech company focused on creating inclusive financial access, but the company has ceased operations.
FintechSaaSAtlanta, US
Sheena Allen(Founder)in
Co-investorsGaingelsStacked CapitalY CombinatorBackstage CapitalCedar Point CapitalCollective WOC+14 more
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
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)
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-investorsAlumni VenturesChain ReactionRed Beard VenturesTechstars
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
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)
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalBoot64 VenturesBranded Strategic HospitalityMu VenturesPathbreaker VenturesSOSV
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 VenturesGrand VenturesHorizons VenturesS3 VenturesAltos Ventures
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
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
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
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 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)
BoardSteve Mech(Director)in
Co-investorsCSA Partners LLC
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 CapitalInnovation Catalyst
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
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 VenturesCallais Capital ManagementFramework Venture PartnersGaingelsMana VenturesNext Wave Impact+7 more
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
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 FundsVenture Center Arkansas
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)
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
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 CapitalInnovation Catalyst
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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