Innovation Catalyst - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Baton Rouge, LA, US
Founded
2013
Innovation Catalyst is a nonprofit venture development organization focused on strengthening Louisiana's entrepreneurial ecosystem. They support early-stage, high-growth companies based in Louisiana through capital investments, coaching, and connections. The organization manages The Catalyst Fund, the Red Stick Angel Network, and a venture capital apprenticeship program.
Notable portfolio companies include Dinner Lab, Embera Neurotherapeutics, and MobileQubes. Innovation Catalyst typically invests in seed and early-stage rounds, with a preference for high-tech and scalable businesses. Their approach combines financial support with mentorship and networking opportunities, aiming to accelerate business growth and foster a thriving startup community in Louisiana.
Innovation Catalyst - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
