Louisiana Fund

Louisiana Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2003, primarily focused on investing in Louisiana-based life science companies. The firm targets sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agritechnology, information technology, and other high technology industries. By concentrating on these areas, Louisiana Fund aims to support the growth and development of innovative companies within the region, fostering advancements in science and technology.

Richard A. Babb

Managing Director

Joseph F. Lovett

Managing Director

Past deals in 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.

Servato

Venture Round in 2015
Servato Corp. specializes in active battery management solutions designed for various industrial applications, including telecom, data centers, and utilities. The company provides an Active Battery Management System, which efficiently manages, charges, and monitors lead-acid batteries used for backup power. Additionally, Servato offers the Smart Power System-148, a remote management device that automates the monitoring and management of standby batteries. Through its analytics-driven software, ActiView, users can access real-time insights into the health of batteries at multiple sites, enhancing operational efficiency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Servato aims to ensure reliable power management and continuity in critical infrastructure.

Portico Learning Solutions

Venture Round in 2008
At Portico, they have focused on providing eLearning solutions to government and corporate entities since 1998. They specialize in courseware management and custom eLearning courseware development, and have implemented both their courseware and their learning management systems successfully in a wide range of technical environments. Their company currently provides eLearning to many companies spanning many industries, worldwide. Their approach to every solution is to match training initiatives to their clients' business objectives and strategies, enabling them to add value to their enterprise.

Flying Fish Creative Services

Venture Round in 2006
Flying Fish Creative Services Inc., a Baton Rouge, La.-based provider of e-learning training programs focused on courseware management.