Innovation Catalyst

Innovation Catalyst is a Baton Rouge-based nonprofit venture development organization dedicated to enhancing Louisiana's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Founded by community leaders, the organization aims to stimulate the formation of high-tech companies in the region through education, networking, and financial support. It collaborates with various local resources to identify, engage, and connect entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to grow their businesses. Additionally, Innovation Catalyst operates the Red Stick Angel Network, which is composed of local angel investors who pool their resources to fund early-stage companies in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana. Through these initiatives, Innovation Catalyst plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and economic development within the state.

22 past transactions

Embera NeuroTherapeutics

Series A in 2021
Embera NeuroTherapeutics is a development stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for smoking cessation and other addictions, for which there are a limited range of effective drug therapies or have no approved treatments. Embera is developing a novel addiction treatment (EMB-001) that targets specific and complementary brain functions that drive the craving and relapse associated with these disorders, an approach based on breakthrough discoveries of the scientific founder.

TrayAway

Seed Round in 2020
TrayAway is a room service tray and trolley tracking and retrieval app.

Omnidek

Series A in 2020
Omnidek is an enterprise smart data content management platform that enables businesses of various sizes to create corporate forms, portals, workflows, and analytics within a unified mobile and web interface. The platform streamlines business operations by eliminating the need for paper, files, folders, and spreadsheets, thereby enhancing efficiency. Omnidek incorporates a chat-style inbox that facilitates integrated workflows, simplifying communication and collaboration among teams. By consolidating third-party applications, the platform supports organizations in deploying technology more effectively, allowing for data-driven decision-making and improved business process management.

MasteryPrep

Series A in 2019
MasteryPrep offers a college and career readiness preparation program to fit its client’s school’s needs and schedule. It is a provider of professional development for the ACT and has helped hundreds of thousands of educators, administrators, and students improve their schools’ standardized test outcomes. MasteryPrep’s program focuses particularly on students who are scoring below an 18 on the ACT. It was launched in 2013 and is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

SellSwipe

Seed Round in 2019
SellSwipe™ is a mobile application that will provide a peer-to-peer and business-to-consumer marketplace for communities.

Juicebox

Convertible Note in 2019
Juicebox, a digital health company, is making the world a more pleasurable place. The app provides an anonymous platform for users to have meaningful conversations with certified sex and relationship coaches and counselors – anything from erectile and libido issues to questions about dating and orgasms is fair game. Founded by Brianna Rader, who was legally condemned by the state of Tennessee for her work in sex ed, Juicebox’s mission is to provide everyone, regardless of sexual/gender identity, physical location, or even sexual experience to have a “safe space” and direct access to personalized, affordable sex education and coaching.

Something Borrowed Blooms

Seed Round in 2019
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 enjoy beautiful floral arrangements at a fraction of the cost of traditional wedding flowers. With a mobile-friendly platform, brides can conveniently order and pay for their chosen flowers directly from their smartphones, ensuring a seamless experience. The flowers are delivered directly to their doorstep, providing an elegant solution that appeals to brides nationwide while maintaining affordability.

Kinesics

Seed Round in 2018
Developer of kinesics risk management platform designed to reduce the risk and expense of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's) in medical, athletic, fitness, wellness and occupational populations. The company's platform designs flexibility programs using the objective information from a range of motion measurements, enabling patients, athletes, clients and employees to reduce the risk of injury.

MobileQubes

Seed Round in 2018
MobileQubes, Inc. offers portable charging solutions for smartphone and tablet users through self-service kiosks that enable the rental and return of compact battery packs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company addresses the common issue of depleted batteries by providing convenient access to charging equipment in high-traffic locations such as airports, transportation centers, hotels, and sports venues. Users can easily rent or purchase these battery packs from the kiosks, allowing them to charge their devices while on the go. In addition to its kiosk services, MobileQubes also sells its products online, enhancing accessibility for customers who need reliable charging options.

Waitr

Convertible Note in 2017
WAITR is an app based restaurant platform that connects restaurants and guests. Guests scroll restaurant menus, customize an order, modify any item, add people to a group order, split the check, choose delivery or carryout, and with the push of a button, have an order in their hands. WAITR has transformed the way restaurants reach people & the way people choose restaurants. The WAITR delivery team & on-demand delivery platform differentiates itself from the pack by being built by hospitality professionals for hospitality professionals. Over half a million orders have been handed to happy people by smiling WAITRs.

PatentDive

Seed Round in 2017
PatentDive builds tools for assisted invention disclosure and rapid patent drafting. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the company's visual interface for patent drafting enables users to break down their big ideas and transform them into patent applications. The application delivers gamified patent education which enables users to make smart decisions as they use the application. The software is for use by patent professionals (lawyers and patent agents), inventors, entrepreneurs, corporate innovation departments, in house patent counsel, technology transfer offices, schools, and others.

Kinesics

Seed Round in 2017
Developer of kinesics risk management platform designed to reduce the risk and expense of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's) in medical, athletic, fitness, wellness and occupational populations. The company's platform designs flexibility programs using the objective information from a range of motion measurements, enabling patients, athletes, clients and employees to reduce the risk of injury.

Juicebox

Convertible Note in 2017
Juicebox, a digital health company, is making the world a more pleasurable place. The app provides an anonymous platform for users to have meaningful conversations with certified sex and relationship coaches and counselors – anything from erectile and libido issues to questions about dating and orgasms is fair game. Founded by Brianna Rader, who was legally condemned by the state of Tennessee for her work in sex ed, Juicebox’s mission is to provide everyone, regardless of sexual/gender identity, physical location, or even sexual experience to have a “safe space” and direct access to personalized, affordable sex education and coaching.

MasteryPrep

Seed Round in 2017
MasteryPrep offers a college and career readiness preparation program to fit its client’s school’s needs and schedule. It is a provider of professional development for the ACT and has helped hundreds of thousands of educators, administrators, and students improve their schools’ standardized test outcomes. MasteryPrep’s program focuses particularly on students who are scoring below an 18 on the ACT. It was launched in 2013 and is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Omnidek

Seed Round in 2017
Omnidek is an enterprise smart data content management platform that enables businesses of various sizes to create corporate forms, portals, workflows, and analytics within a unified mobile and web interface. The platform streamlines business operations by eliminating the need for paper, files, folders, and spreadsheets, thereby enhancing efficiency. Omnidek incorporates a chat-style inbox that facilitates integrated workflows, simplifying communication and collaboration among teams. By consolidating third-party applications, the platform supports organizations in deploying technology more effectively, allowing for data-driven decision-making and improved business process management.

Waitr

Seed Round in 2016
WAITR is an app based restaurant platform that connects restaurants and guests. Guests scroll restaurant menus, customize an order, modify any item, add people to a group order, split the check, choose delivery or carryout, and with the push of a button, have an order in their hands. WAITR has transformed the way restaurants reach people & the way people choose restaurants. The WAITR delivery team & on-demand delivery platform differentiates itself from the pack by being built by hospitality professionals for hospitality professionals. Over half a million orders have been handed to happy people by smiling WAITRs.

Quarrio

Convertible Note in 2016
Quarrio offers a conversational analytics platform that simplifies data access for business users, enhancing decision-making within organizations. The platform allows users to ask questions in plain English, providing answers along with auto-generated charts and graphs. This innovation addresses the challenges faced by enterprise software, where users often struggle to extract meaningful insights from vast amounts of stored data. By leveraging deterministic artificial intelligence, Quarrio enables mid-sized and large organizations to retrieve accurate information from their data sources, transforming it into actionable insights. This approach equips each business user with a personal data analyst, improving performance and streamlining processes across various organizational functions.

MobileQubes

Convertible Note in 2016
MobileQubes, Inc. offers portable charging solutions for smartphone and tablet users through self-service kiosks that enable the rental and return of compact battery packs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company addresses the common issue of depleted batteries by providing convenient access to charging equipment in high-traffic locations such as airports, transportation centers, hotels, and sports venues. Users can easily rent or purchase these battery packs from the kiosks, allowing them to charge their devices while on the go. In addition to its kiosk services, MobileQubes also sells its products online, enhancing accessibility for customers who need reliable charging options.

MobileQubes

Convertible Note in 2015
MobileQubes, Inc. offers portable charging solutions for smartphone and tablet users through self-service kiosks that enable the rental and return of compact battery packs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company addresses the common issue of depleted batteries by providing convenient access to charging equipment in high-traffic locations such as airports, transportation centers, hotels, and sports venues. Users can easily rent or purchase these battery packs from the kiosks, allowing them to charge their devices while on the go. In addition to its kiosk services, MobileQubes also sells its products online, enhancing accessibility for customers who need reliable charging options.

Dinner Lab

Series A in 2015
Dinner Lab is a membership-based dining club that connects undiscovered chefs with adventurous diners seeking unique culinary experiences beyond conventional restaurants. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company hosts events in unconventional venues, including rooftops and industrial spaces, to create memorable dining experiences centered around good food, drink, and company. By focusing on the social aspect of dining, Dinner Lab fosters a community where participants can explore innovative dishes crafted by emerging culinary talents.

MasteryPrep

Funding Round in 2015
MasteryPrep offers a college and career readiness preparation program to fit its client’s school’s needs and schedule. It is a provider of professional development for the ACT and has helped hundreds of thousands of educators, administrators, and students improve their schools’ standardized test outcomes. MasteryPrep’s program focuses particularly on students who are scoring below an 18 on the ACT. It was launched in 2013 and is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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