Society Brands
Venture Round in 2023
Society Brands is a tech-enabled consumer products company based in Canton, Ohio, that specializes in acquiring e-commerce native brands. Established in 2020, the company focuses on brands that primarily sell through Amazon and their own direct-to-consumer (DTC) websites. By leveraging technology, Society Brands aims to optimize the growth and performance of the brands in its portfolio, enhancing their market presence and operational efficiency.
BoomNation
Seed Round in 2022
BoomNation is a company that focuses on modernizing workforce recruitment and training specifically for blue-collar workers, including tradesmen and truckers. Its platform facilitates job searches by providing a large online community where skilled workers can access relevant content, communicate with potential employers, and discover job opportunities tailored to their expertise. By enhancing the recruitment process, BoomNation aims to empower blue-collar workers and streamline their transition into suitable employment.
Brewsy is a company that specializes in designing and developing fermentation kits aimed at enabling individuals to easily craft their own fermented beverages, such as wine and cider, at home. Its kits are designed to simplify the fermentation process, incorporating organic micronutrients and other essential ingredients to ensure a successful outcome. Brewsy provides a comprehensive range of products, including fermentation kits that condense the processes used in professional wineries into convenient packets. Additionally, the company offers various supplies, such as bottles, gallon jugs, bottling kits, and airlocks, to further assist consumers in creating natural wine at home. By promoting the art of fermentation, Brewsy seeks to make the experience accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Group1
Angel Round in 2021
Group1 is a pioneering company specializing in engineered materials and battery technology, focusing on the development and commercialization of potassium-ion batteries. Building on the legacy of JB Goodenough, a co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery and 2019 Chemistry Nobel laureate, Group1 employs advanced techniques such as high-throughput synthesis and machine learning-driven material informatics. This innovative platform facilitates the creation of commercial-scale materials, enabling clients to overcome the constraints associated with traditional lithium-ion battery technology. By focusing on potassium-ion batteries, Group1 aims to advance energy storage solutions and provide a sustainable alternative for various applications.
Mallard Bay
Seed Round in 2021
Mallard Bay operates an online marketplace designed for sportsmen seeking to book safe and reliable hunting and fishing excursions. The platform facilitates the discovery and comparison of guided trips, providing users with a streamlined process to connect with reputable guides and outfitters. Mallard Bay offers secure payment processing, ensuring a reliable transaction experience for users. Additionally, the company supplies back-office solutions that assist guide services in showcasing their trips, managing bookings, and handling payments. This holistic approach enables outdoor enthusiasts to seamlessly plan and embark on their adventures.
Something Borrowed Blooms
Series A in 2021
Something Borrowed Blooms is a floral boutique specializing in the rental of premium silk wedding flower collections. The company operates a rent-and-return system that allows clients to access elegant floral arrangements without the high costs typically associated with traditional wedding flowers. Through its mobile-friendly platform, brides can conveniently order and pay for their wedding flowers directly from their smartphones, with deliveries made directly to their doorsteps. This innovative approach enables customers to enjoy beautiful, well-designed floral decor while maintaining budgetary considerations, making it an attractive option for weddings nationwide.
Tame the Beast
Series A in 2020
At TAME the BEAST® we create men's grooming products with arousing scents and energizing properties. We also know a thing or two about being a man.
Resilia is a technology company based in New Orleans, Louisiana, that focuses on enhancing the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations through its business management platform. Founded in 2016, Resilia provides Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that enable nonprofits to improve their performance and outcomes. The company also offers technical assistance, coaching, and capacity-building support to funders, such as corporations, cities, and private foundations. By facilitating a more comprehensive approach to funding, Resilia allows these entities to measure and scale the impact of their philanthropic efforts, empowering nonprofits to concentrate on their core missions and utilize their resources more effectively.
Able Channel
Seed Round in 2019
Able Channel, established in 2016 and based in Cranford, New Jersey, operates a digital health platform. This platform provides information, news, and resources tailored to individuals and families navigating disability and lifelong health concerns. It achieves this by curating and sharing inspiring stories, expert insights, and personal experiences, fostering a global community that supports and empowers one another.
ClearServe
Seed Round in 2017
ClearServe is a technology company focused on transforming the portfolio and wealth management landscape for family offices, multi-managers, and private investors. By developing a cloud-based platform, ClearServe aims to replace outdated manual processes and legacy software with a streamlined solution that enhances data transparency and usability. The platform integrates an alternative tracking system with intuitive design features, allowing users to make informed financial and investment decisions. ClearServe addresses significant pain points in the industry, promoting efficiency and clarity in portfolio management.
Zeteky, Inc. is a Texas-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in developing enterprise software solutions focused on crime reporting and public safety. Its primary product, Torch, facilitates real-time communication and reporting of crime, school incidents, and various city problems. By offering a platform that enables law enforcement and public safety personnel to access critical data, Zeteky aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of responses to criminal activities and other community issues. The company's technology is designed to empower organizations across multiple sectors to improve productivity and make informed decisions, ultimately contributing to a safer environment.
PosiGen is a company that specializes in providing residential renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency services, primarily targeting low- to moderate-income homeowners. By offering solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems and energy efficiency retrofits, PosiGen aims to help these individuals and families reduce their household energy consumption and lower their utility bills. The company operates as a Third Party Ownership provider, which allows it to deliver affordable renewable energy solutions that promote financial autonomy and energy independence for its customers. PosiGen's mission is to empower low- to moderate-income communities across the nation by decreasing their reliance on traditional utility services and enhancing their overall economic stability.
mumms Software
Venture Round in 2016
Mumms Software specializes in providing comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly clinical and business software solutions tailored for hospice and palliative care providers. Established in New Orleans for over two decades, Mumms serves clients across the U.S., Caribbean nations, and Guam. Their web-based platform supports the entire hospice process, from referral to bereavement, and integrates seamlessly with third-party vendors while adhering to all regulatory compliances. Available in English and Spanish, it offers customization options to meet diverse hospice needs. Mumms is renowned for its positive work environment, ranking third among New Orleans' Best Places to Work by New Orleans CityBusiness.
Scandy, LLC is a company based in Elmwood, Louisiana, founded in 2015, that specializes in 3D scanning and printing technology. It offers an iPad application that utilizes an attached scanner, enabling users to create full-color 3D scans of objects, which can then be ordered for 3D printing. The company leverages the capabilities of true depth-enabled mobile devices, such as specific iPhone and iPad models, to deliver millimeter-accurate 3D scans. In addition to its consumer applications, Scandy also licenses its proprietary 3D scanning SDK, known as Roux, which is used in various applications including facial and foot scanning. This technology supports clients in developing volumetric video captures, enhancing their projection capabilities.
ClearServe
Venture Round in 2016
ClearServe is a technology company focused on transforming the portfolio and wealth management landscape for family offices, multi-managers, and private investors. By developing a cloud-based platform, ClearServe aims to replace outdated manual processes and legacy software with a streamlined solution that enhances data transparency and usability. The platform integrates an alternative tracking system with intuitive design features, allowing users to make informed financial and investment decisions. ClearServe addresses significant pain points in the industry, promoting efficiency and clarity in portfolio management.
Symbiont
Seed Round in 2016
Symbiont.io, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in developing a smart contracts platform tailored for institutional applications of blockchain technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the company provides a comprehensive infrastructure for capital markets. This includes a unified ledger for sharing business logic and market data, as well as the Symbiont Assembly platform, which facilitates the issuance, tracking, and management of financial instruments such as loans, securities, and commodities. By enabling complex financial instruments to exist within a decentralized blockchain network, Symbiont aims to enhance transparency, reduce risk, and lower costs for financial institutions and government entities. The company has established partnerships with industry leaders, including Vanguard and the State of Delaware, to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency in the capital markets sector.
BioMimetic Laboratories
Venture Round in 2015
BioMimetic Laboratories utilizes biomimetic technologies to translate natural anti-aging solutions into skincare products. The company was founded by Julius Zecchino in March 2014 and is based in Orangeburg, New York.
Enriched Schools
Seed Round in 2015
Enriched Schools is a staffing service and online marketplace that specializes in connecting schools with substitute teachers and flexible staff. Founded in 2012 by Andre Feigler, the company focuses on reducing student learning loss caused by teacher absences. Enriched Schools screens every teacher in its network, offering curated recommendations through a proprietary evaluation and matching system. This ensures that educational institutions receive the right talent tailored to their specific needs. The company provides access to a diverse pool of pre-vetted professionals, including substitutes, coaches, enrichment instructors, interventionists, and aides, allowing principals to secure on-demand staffing solutions.
Atlas Carbon
Seed Round in 2015
Atlas Carbon, LLC is a manufacturer of activated carbon products designed for air and water treatment systems, specifically for mercury adsorption. Founded in 2014 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company produces a range of products including AuroraPAC, AlpinePAC, and AspenPAC, which cater to both vapor phase and liquid phase applications. AuroraPAC and its enhanced version, AuroraPAC Plus, are engineered to remove mercury from industrial coal, while AlpinePAC is available in both powdered and granular forms for liquid phase adsorption. Additionally, Atlas Carbon offers services such as PAC quality control testing, performance evaluations, and comparative analyses of third-party products. The company focuses on providing high-quality, cost-effective raw materials to support environmental purification efforts, thus contributing to cleaner air and water. Atlas Carbon operates as a subsidiary of Callais Capital Management, LLC.
Westpark Holdings
Funding Round in 2015
Office Park purchase in New Orleans located at 1 seine court, New Orleans LA
Regal30A
Funding Round in 2015
Regal30A is a real estate holding company that offers property management services.
Symbiont
Seed Round in 2014
Symbiont.io, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in developing a smart contracts platform tailored for institutional applications of blockchain technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the company provides a comprehensive infrastructure for capital markets. This includes a unified ledger for sharing business logic and market data, as well as the Symbiont Assembly platform, which facilitates the issuance, tracking, and management of financial instruments such as loans, securities, and commodities. By enabling complex financial instruments to exist within a decentralized blockchain network, Symbiont aims to enhance transparency, reduce risk, and lower costs for financial institutions and government entities. The company has established partnerships with industry leaders, including Vanguard and the State of Delaware, to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency in the capital markets sector.
Something Borrowed Blooms
Something Borrowed Blooms is a floral boutique specializing in the rental of premium silk wedding flower collections. The company operates a rent-and-return system that allows clients to access elegant floral arrangements without the high costs typically associated with traditional wedding flowers. Through its mobile-friendly platform, brides can conveniently order and pay for their wedding flowers directly from their smartphones, with deliveries made directly to their doorsteps. This innovative approach enables customers to enjoy beautiful, well-designed floral decor while maintaining budgetary considerations, making it an attractive option for weddings nationwide.