New Orleans Start-up Fund

The New Orleans Startup Fund (The Startup Fund) is a nonprofit seed fund formed to accelerate the growth of early-stage, innovative New Orleans area businesses into venture-ready companies, and thus, create jobs and economic prosperity for New Orleans.  Established by area business and financial leaders, The Startup Fund has initial commitments of more than $5 million, from which it invests between $25,000 and $100,000 in businesses located in the Greater New Orleans area.