NOLA Angel Network

Deal flow comes through member networks, regional accelerators, and direct founder outreach. The network maintains relationships with New Orleans-area startup hubs, including The Idea Village and Tulane University's innovation programs. Members also refer companies from their professional networks across the Gulf South.

No. The network evaluates and presents opportunities to its members, but each accredited investor decides individually whether to invest and at what size. There is no central fund or pooled capital vehicle. This structure gives members full discretion over their angel portfolios.

The group targets pre-seed, seed, and early-stage startups. Most capital goes to companies raising initial institutional rounds, typically between $250,000 and $2 million. Select follow-on investments occur in subsequent rounds raised by existing portfolio companies.

The network's portfolio concentrates on sectors aligned with the Gulf South economy: enterprise software, digital health, energy transition and renewables, and media and entertainment. Deal selection reflects the region's growing startup clusters in B2B SaaS and healthcare IT, plus Louisiana's long-standing energy industry expertise.

Yes. The network frequently participates in rounds led by institutional venture firms. Member investments often fill a portion of a syndicate alongside funds such as the Louisiana Fund, New Orleans Startup Fund, and regional seed-stage managers. This co-investment posture gives members access to diligence led by professional investors.