Innovation Catalyst
Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Series A, Series B
Geographical Focus
United States
Industries Focus
- Technology
- Software
- Education
- E-commerce
- Health Care
- SaaS
- Internet
- Information Technology
- Biotechnology
- Mobile
- Electronics
- Consumer Electronics
- Therapeutics
- Wellness
- Events
- Restaurants
- Food Delivery
- Medical Device
- Social Network
- Mobile Apps
- Computer
- E-Learning
- Consumer Software
- Mobile Devices
- Rental
- Wedding
- Business Information Systems
- Tutoring
- Flowers
Investment Size:
50,000 to 1,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2013
Innovation Catalyst is a nonprofit venture development organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, committed to enhancing the state's entrepreneurial landscape. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of resources, including seed and growth-stage capital, entrepreneurial education, and strategic mentorship, to empower local startups to thrive. Through its various programs and funds, Innovation Catalyst aims to create a 'capital continuum' by supporting companies from their inception through their growth stages.
The organization manages several initiatives, such as The Catalyst Fund, the Red Stick Angel Network, and the Greaux Innovation Ventures fund. The Catalyst Fund is a non-profit, 'evergreen' fund that provides capital infusions, along with actionable insights and connections, to Louisiana-based entrepreneurs. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies and recycling returns to fuel the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Red Stick Angel Network is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Innovation Catalyst, comprising accredited investors in the greater Baton Rouge area. This network identifies, vets, and aggregates investment capital to fund early-stage companies in Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana, offering both capital and strategic support to foster economic development and job creation.
Through these funds and programs, Innovation Catalyst seeks to create a 'capital continuum' by funding companies and providing them with support throughout their early to growth stages. The organization collaborates with existing resources throughout the state to identify, engage, educate, and connect Louisiana entrepreneurs to the right resources to accelerate their business. By offering a combination of capital, coaching, and connections, Innovation Catalyst plays a pivotal role in transforming innovative ideas into successful, scalable businesses that contribute to the diversification and strengthening of Louisiana's economy.
Requirements
- Louisiana-based early-stage companies with scalable business models
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