The Startup Scene in Louisiana

Browse the Louisiana startup ecosystem featuring 13 investors and startups. Our directory includes 12 angel investors and VCs with an average check size of $2.7M, plus 1 startups across all sectors. 2 investors are actively investing, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

12
Investors
1
Startups
$2.7M
Avg Check
0%
With Revenue
New Orleans
Top City
17%
Active Investors

HydraNova

Sir Adam Meek III

SERIES A

Louisiana

AGRITECHFOOD TECH

Seed contamination and genetic instability in plants; need for genetically stable plants for global demand.

Product BuiltTechnical

Corridor Ventures Fund

Corridor Ventures Fund

VC

New Orleans, Louisiana

Check: $300K – $1.5M
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1834 Ventures Fund

1834 Ventures Fund

VC

New Orleans, Louisiana

Check: $100K – $500K
Exploring

Flamingo Funders

Flamingo Funders

Angel

New Orleans, LA

Collective of accredited investors focused on increasing access to early-stage capital and mentorship for women-owned businesses in and around New Orleans; operates local pitch parties and makes...

Exploring1 portfolio co.

Marc Halbritter

Flamingo Funders

Angel

New Orleans, LA

RECYCLING CIRCULAR ECONOMYCLIMATE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYEDTECH+2

Flamingo Funders is a collective of accredited women angel investors in the New Orleans five‑parish area that makes individual early-stage investments and mentors women-owned startups seeking first...

ExploringDEI Focus7 portfolio co.

BizCapital

BizCapital

VC

New Orleans, LA

Check: $1.6M – $1.6M

Unlike traditional lenders, BizCapital looks at the complete picture of your business - not just the balance sheet. BizCapital invests in people, not numbers. BizCapital is a non-depository financial...

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Dave Smith

Tribe, Investor

Angel

Shreveport, Louisiana

New Louisiana Angel Fund (NLAF) 1 and 2 are North Louisiana’s first accredited angel investment funds and together raised over $35 million for investment in North Louisiana-based businesses. BRF is...

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Voodoo Ventures

Voodoo Ventures

VC

New Orleans, LA

Check: $100K – $2.8M

Voodoo Ventures is involved in developing and launching start-up companies by providing needed resources and expertise.

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New Louisiana Angel Fund, LLC

New Louisiana Angel Fund, LLC

Angel

Shreveport, LA

BIO HEALTHCAREBIOTECHHEALTHCARE SAAS+8

The New Louisiana Angel Fund (NLAF) is an angel investment fund managed by BRF, focused on investing in high-growth startups and early-stage companies in North Louisiana. NLAF supports economic...

Exploring1 portfolio co.

Louisiana Fund I

Louisiana Fund I

VC

Baton Rouge, LA

Check: $1.0M – $7.5M

Venture capital is in its infancy in Louisiana. Historically early stage investing in Louisiana has been done by high net worth individuals but it is sporadic, not well organized and does not provide...

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Louisiana Technology Innovation Fund

Louisiana Technology Innovation Fund

VC

Baton Rouge, LA

Check: $1.0M – $7.5M

The Louisiana Technology Innovation Fund (LTIF) was created by Act 481 of the 1997 Regular Legislative Session to provide "seed" money for innovative agency projects. The fund was created to be an...

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Hallie Shoffner

Delta Harvest

Angel

Shreveport, LA

Angel investor associated with the New Louisiana Angel Funds (NLAF), managed by BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program in Shreveport, focusing on North Louisiana-based startups at angel, pre-seed...

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Gulf South Angels

Gulf South Angels

Angel

New Orleans, LA

Check: $10K – Varies
BIO HEALTHCAREBIOTECHHEALTHCARE SAAS+3

Member-led angel network focused on early-stage (Seed, Series A, selective Series B/C) companies across industries with emphasis on Gulf South region and national syndication; provides due diligence,...

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About the Louisiana Startup Ecosystem

Louisiana is home to a thriving startup ecosystem with 12 investors and 1 startups in our directory. Key hubs include New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge.

The most active sectors in Louisiana include CLIMATE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY, EDTECH, DIGITAL HEALTH. 2 investors have made recent investments, showing strong capital deployment activity in the region.

Local investors offer advantages beyond capital — regional network effects, knowledge of local market dynamics, and introductions to customers and partners. Geographic proximity often leads to more engaged board members and advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many investors and startups are in Louisiana?
We track 12 investors and 1 startups in Louisiana. 2 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.
What is the typical check size for investors in Louisiana?
The average check size among investors in Louisiana is $2.7M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.
How do I connect with investors in Louisiana?
Upload your pitch deck on The Founders' Group landing page for a free AI analysis. Our matching algorithm considers sector focus, stage fit, check size, location, and thesis alignment to recommend the most relevant investors for your startup.
What sectors are most popular in Louisiana?
The most active sectors in Louisiana based on our data include CLIMATE_ENERGY_SUSTAINABILITY, EDTECH, DIGITAL_HEALTH. However, investors and startups in our directory span all major sectors.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most startup activity?
The highest concentration of investors and startups in Louisiana is in New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge. These cities have the strongest local ecosystems for fundraising and startup growth.

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