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Innovation Catalyst

Innovation Catalyst

Baton Rouge, Louisianainnovationcatalyst.us

Overview

Innovation Catalyst is a nonprofit venture development organization and venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-growth companies based in Louisiana. It was formed by community leaders to broaden Louisiana's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The organization manages several initiatives, including The Catalyst Fund (a non-profit, evergreen seed fund), the Red Stick Angel Network, and is the General Partner for the for-profit Greaux Innovation Ventures fund created in 2024. It focuses on being the first institutional money after friends and family, with a particular interest in supporting women, minority, and veteran-founded companies.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
QiManaFeb 2025Pre SeedLead
Glass Half FullAug 2024SeedCo-investor
MasteryPrepDec 2015Series ALead
MasteryPrepJul 2015SeedLead
MasteryPrepNov 2014GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersBaton Rouge, Louisiana
Year FoundedN/A

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